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Private Communist Sofia Walking Tour

633 activities · Bulgaria

Sofia, Bulgaria, has 633 activities, tours and experiences to book. Don't miss: Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library, Saint Sophia Church. Also worth exploring nearby: Borovets.

01Things to do

Must-see places

59 places
Bulgarian Orthodox Church | voooya

Bulgarian Orthodox Church

National Church

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral | voooya

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Cathedral

SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library | voooya

SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library

Library

Saint Sophia Church | voooya

Saint Sophia Church

Church building

National Archaeological Museum, Bulgaria | voooya

National Archaeological Museum, Bulgaria

Archaeological museum

Saint Nedelya Church | voooya

Saint Nedelya Church

Eastern Orthodox cathedral

02Activities to book

The best experiences in Sofia

633 in the catalogue
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour | voooyaFree cancellation
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
from €20★ 4.6
From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave | voooyaFree cancellation
From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave
from €20★ 4.6
Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia - Small Group | voooyaFree cancellation
Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia - Small Group
from €99★ 4.7
Day Tour to Nis, Serbia - Small group with pick-up and tickets | voooyaFree cancellation
Day Tour to Nis, Serbia - Small group with pick-up and tickets
from €79★ 4.7
Must-See Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia | voooyaFree cancellation
Must-See Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia
from €19★ 4.5
From Sofia: Plovdiv, Starosel Temple and an Art Village | voooyaFree cancellation
From Sofia: Plovdiv, Starosel Temple and an Art Village
from €25★ 4.2
Plovdiv and Rila Monastery tour in one day | voooya-10%
Plovdiv and Rila Monastery tour in one day
from €89.10★ 4.4
Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia | voooyaFree cancellation
Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia
from €19★ 4.5
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour | voooya-10%
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour
from €53.10★ 4.5
Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip | voooyaFree cancellation
Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip
from €19★ 4.7
Guided Walking Tour of Sofia | voooyaFree cancellation
Guided Walking Tour of Sofia
from €15★ 4.6
Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour | voooya-10%
Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour
from €44.10★ 4.5

03Explore nearby

Nearby cities

1 cities
Borovets | voooyaBorovets

Popular activities · Sofia

Discover Bulgaria with Dance in Sofia, Bulgaria | voooyaPrivate tour
Discover Bulgaria with Dance in Sofia, Bulgaria
from €25★ 4.7
Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour | voooyaDeal
Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour
from €44.10★ 4.5
Rila Monastery & Thermae Full-Day Tour from Sofia | voooyaFree cancellation
Rila Monastery & Thermae Full-Day Tour from Sofia
from €25★ 4.5
Skopje North Macedonia Day Tour from Sofia | voooyaFree cancellation
Skopje North Macedonia Day Tour from Sofia
from €99★ 4.6
Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia | voooyaFree cancellation
Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia
from €20★ 4.8
Kosovo and North Macedonia in 2 Days from Sofia | voooyaFree cancellation
Kosovo and North Macedonia in 2 Days from Sofia
from €350★ 4.8
Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour | voooyaDeal
Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour
from €44.10★ 4.7
Rila Monastery and Hot Mineral Bath Spa Complex Tour | voooyaDeal
Rila Monastery and Hot Mineral Bath Spa Complex Tour
from €53.10★ 4.7
Belogradchik Full-day Tour from Sofia | voooyaFree cancellation
Belogradchik Full-day Tour from Sofia
from €69★ 4.4
Transfer from the Sofia airport to your hotel in Sofia OR vice versa | voooyaPrivate tour
Transfer from the Sofia airport to your hotel in Sofia OR vice versa
from €22★ 4.9
Small Group Tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church | voooyaFree cancellation
Small Group Tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church
from €90★ 4.9
Buzludzha Monument and the Socialist Museum Small-group tour | voooyaFree cancellation
Buzludzha Monument and the Socialist Museum Small-group tour
from €90★ 4.8

Frequently asked questions about Sofia

What is there to do in Sofia?

Sofia has 633 activities, tours and day trips you can book online. Among the most booked: « Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour », « From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave », « Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia - Small Group ».

What are the top-rated activities in Sofia?

According to traveller reviews: « Sofia Food & History Tour with Communist-Era Tram Ride » (5.0/5, 61 reviews) ; « Sofia Walking Private City Tour » (4.9/5, 138 reviews) ; « Sofia: History and Heritage - Small Group Guided City Tour » (4.9/5, 223 reviews).

What are the must-see places in Sofia?

Not to be missed in Sofia: Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library, Saint Sophia Church, National Archaeological Museum, Bulgaria, Saint Nedelya Church.

Can you cancel an activity in Sofia for free?

Usually, yes: 24 of the 24 most popular activities in Sofia offer free cancellation. The exact terms are shown on each activity page before you book.

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Private Communist Sofia Walking Tour

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5.0(2)· Sofia· By VisitBulgariaOn Bespoke Experiences

Duration

4 h

Language

German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Guidance

Written information, Guide

Group

Private activity

Booking

Instant confirmation

Lead time

Bookable until departure

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Tickets

One per booking

Cancellation

Free cancellation available

From €29 per person

1 to 15 travelers per booking.

2 of 2 available on this day
1 × Adult × €129€129
Total€129

Overview

Your insightful local guide will make this 3 to 4-hour tour unforgettable for you as he knows inside out the communist heritage in Sofia and in Bulgaria. You will be lead also to a lot of off-the-beaten path sights for which you could only read in some of the most professional travel blogs. You would uncover the secrets of the Bulgarian capital and its communist heritage in buildings, sights, stories and museum. Get ready, that's the most in-depth communist tour of Sofia! Choose between privately-guided and self-guided tour.

What's included

  • ✓Audio guide (in the self-guided option)
  • ✓E-guide with all info on the sights (in the self-guided option)
  • ✓Pick up and drop off (in the privately-guided tour option)
  • ✓Entry to some of the sights
  • ✓Professional local guide and historian (in the privately-guided tour option)

Not included

  • ✕Personal expenses

Available options

Choose your option when you book.

Privately guided

from €129

With a physical guide Pickup included

German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, English, French, Chinese, SpanishThis is for the self-guided tour option

Self-guided

from €29

Self-guided tour

German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, English, French, Chinese, SpanishThis is for the self-guided tour option

Itinerary

  1. Cathédrale Alexandre Nevski

    One of the top communist sights in Sofia

    · 10 min· Admission included

  2. Palais national de la culture

    One of the top communist sights in Sofia

    · 10 min· Admission included

  3. Vitosha Boulevard

    Spot on different buildings and the history behind them

    · 30 min· Admission included

  4. Soviet Army Monument

    One of the top communist sights in Sofia

    · 15 min· Admission included

  5. The Mound of Brotherhood

    One of the top communist sights in Sofia

    · 10 min· Admission included

  6. Former Bulgarian Communist Party Headquarters

    One of the top communist sights in Sofia

    · 10 min· Admission not included

  7. Museum of Socialist Art

    One of the top communist sights in Sofia

    · 10 min· Admission not included

  8. TZUM

    One of the top communist sights in Sofia

    · 15 min· Admission included

  9. Sofia

    So many communist sights throughout the Bulgarian capital

    · 2 h

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Pickup points: Hotel (102 stops served).

You can specify your pickup location when booking.

Choose a pickup location

Private pick up is for the privately-guided tour option.

Meeting point

This is for the self-guided tour option

The return is at the same place.

What to know before you go

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Child (5-15 years)Adult (16-70 years)

1 traveler(s) minimum · 15 maximum per booking.

At least one adult required per booking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • From 1 days before : 100% refunded
  • From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Reviews

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Product code: 8728P133

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