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Sofia Self Guided Audio Tour of Historic Landmarks

631 activities · Bulgaria

Sofia, Bulgaria, has 631 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

631 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
Sofia Food & History Tour with Communist-Era Tram Ride | voooyaFree cancellation
Sofia Food & History Tour with Communist-Era Tram Ride
from €95★ 5.0
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 and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip | voooyaFree cancellation
Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip
from €19★ 4.7
Belogradchik fortress and Belogradchik rocks tour | voooya-10%
Belogradchik fortress and Belogradchik rocks tour
from €53.10★ 4.9
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

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 €27★ 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
Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour | voooyaDeal
Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour
from €44.10★ 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 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 631 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) ; « Full-Day Belogradchik Rocks and Belogradchik Fortress from Sofia » (4.9/5, 79 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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Sofia Self Guided Audio Tour of Historic Landmarks

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· Sofia· By Guide Me Through

Duration

40 min

Language

English

Guidance

Audio guide

Group

Up to 30 pers.

Booking

Instant confirmation

Lead time

Book up to 1 h before departure

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Tickets

One per booking

Cancellation

Free cancellation available

From €2.40 per person

1 to 30 travelers per booking.

1 × Adult × €2.40€2.40
Total€3€2.40

Overview

Discover the heart of ancient Sofia at your own pace with an audio walk written by a Sofia local and narrated by a real human voice, not AI. Start at the golden domes of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, continue to the 6th-century Church of St Sofia that gave the city its name, and finish at the Rotunda of St George, a Roman-era church hidden in a courtyard among government buildings. No app to install: open the link on your phone, put your headphones in and press play. The audio pauses between stops, so you walk and listen without rushing. Allow 20 to 40 minutes, depending on your pace.

What's included

  • ✓Interactive map of the route
  • ✓Self-guided audio walking tour on your smartphone (no app needed)
  • ✓Audio stories narrated by a real human voice, written by a Sofia local

Not included

  • ✕Live guide
  • ✕Headphones (bring your own)
  • ✕Mobile data

Available options

Choose your option when you book.

Sofia Self Guided Audio Tour of Historic Landmarks

from €2.40
English

Itinerary

  1. Cathédrale Alexandre Nevski

    The walk starts in front of Sofia's landmark cathedral with its golden domes. Listen to the story behind the building: why it was built, who it honours and what it means to the city today.

    · 15 min

  2. Eglise Sainte Sophie de Sofia

    A few minutes' walk away stands one of the oldest churches in the city, which gave Sofia its name. Hear how it survived centuries of change while the city grew around it.

    · 15 min

  3. Rotonde de Saint-Georges

    Finish in a hidden courtyard at a Roman-era red brick rotunda, surrounded by the ruins of ancient Serdica and the grand government buildings of modern Sofia.

    · 10 min

How to use your ticket

No guide, no ticket check. To start, type guidemethrough.com/viator into your phone's browser, put your headphones in and press play in front of the main entrance of St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

Meeting and end point

Departure

Start in front of the main entrance of St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

End

The walk ends at the Rotunda of St George, in the courtyard behind the Presidency building, a few minutes' walk from St Sofia Church.

What to know before you go

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This activity can accommodate a maximum of 30 travelers.
  • You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Adult (0-99 years)

1 traveler(s) minimum · 30 maximum 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

Product code: 5709891P2

Activity offered by Guide Me Through via Viator.