Private Guided Walking Tour of Sofia

Overview

This private walking tour allows you to discover the history and current life of Sofia, the Bulgarian capital, during a 3-hour guided tour. The circuit highlights the city's architectural diversity, including its remarkable buildings, Roman ruins, and ancient churches. The route also passes through archaeological complexes and showcases the lively districts filled with bars and restaurants serving Bulgarian specialities.

Itinerary

1. The second oldest building in Sofia dating to the 6th century. Remains of earlier churches can be seen under the ground level dating to the 4th and the 5th century. Together with the ancient churches one can admire more than 50 Roman tombs dating between the end of the 2nd and the 5th century.

   · 15 min

2. National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria

   Pass by the Bulgarian National Assembly

   · 5 min

3. Cathédrale Alexandre Nevski

   The most important and the most beautiful cathedral in Sofia, the biggest on the Balkan Peninsula and one of the biggest among all Orthodox churches in the world.

   · 25 min

4. Église russe Saint-Nicolas

   Admire the elegant guilted domes of teh Russian church.

   · 5 min

5. National Art Gallery

   The Natuional Art Galley is housed in the building that served as a Royal Palace to the former Royal families of Bulgaria.

   · 5 min

6. City Garden

   Walk through the City garden and feel the aristocratic spirit of Sofia from the 19th century.

   · 15 min

7. Ivan Vazov National Theater

   Admire one of the very few buildings that has been restored in its original architectural style after the WWII.

   · 15 min

8. The Presidency Building

   See the change of the guards at the Presidency Building

   · 10 min

9. Visit the pearl of Sofia, the oldest building in the city, dating to the 4th century

   · 15 min

10. Get acquainted with the communist architecture

    · 10 min

11. TSUM

    Walk around original Roman Ruins dating to the 5th and the 6th century. Experience walking on a Roman street from the 6th century. Visit Roman houses, public buildings, Roman bath and a toilet :).

    · 20 min

12. The Regional History Museum has been housed in the former public bath. Beautiful local architecture from the begining of the 20th century.

    · 10 min

13. Banya Bashi Mosque

    The only active mosque in Sofia, build in 1567.

    · 5 min

14. The covered market built in 1911.

    · 10 min

15. Absolutely beautiful, the Sofia Synagogue is a symbol of the peaceful cohabitation between Christians and Jews over the centuries.

    · 10 min

16. The Statue of St Sofia is a symbol of the city, erected in 2001.

    · Non-stop passage

17. A beautiful church, famous in our history with the bloody accident in 1925 against the Bulgarian King.

    · 5 min

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

We can meet you at the St Aleksander Nevski Cathedral or in front of the St Nedelya church, at the beginning of the main pedestrian street - Vitosha. If your hotel is located within the specified area, we will pick you up from the hotel.

How to use your ticket

Ticket handed over by the operator on site

There are not entrances in this tour.

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Assistance animals are welcome.
• Public transport is available nearby.
• Prams or strollers are permitted.
• Wheelchair accessible.
• Moderate physical condition is required.
• Confirmation is immediate upon booking, or sent as soon as possible if booking occurs less than 48 hours before departure.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• No refund is possible for cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure.

Who is it for?

• English-speaking travellers (guide in English)
• Travellers seeking a personalised private group tour
• History and architecture enthusiasts

What makes it different

• Entirely private tour format
• Pick-up service included

Frequently asked questions

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Product code: 117761P13

Activity offered by Easy Bulgaria Travel Ltd via Viator.