Full Day Sofia Tour

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Full Day Tour

2 Adults x $165.62

$331.24

Approx Total

$331.24

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
English-speaking guide throughout the tour
Admission tickets for the Boyana Church and the National History Museum
Transportation with modern air-conditioned vehicle.

Meals
drinks
personal expenses.

Overview

Sofia is one of the oldest cities on the Balkans found by the Thracian tribe Serdi. In 29 A.D. Sofia became the capital of the Roman province of Inner Dacia. Through the ages, the city played role as an important trading center in the Byzantine and Bulgarian Empires. Under Ottoman rule, Sofia was the center of Rumelia province. Sofia became the capital of restored Bulgaria in 1879, with a population of only about 12,000. Today many streets, buildings, parks, and even whole neighborhoods preserve the architectural style from the turn of the century. We will explore the compact city center, Boyana Church (UNESCO) and the National History Museum - one of the largest on the Balkans.

Itinerary

St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Your day of sightseeing begins with a short transfer from your accommodation to the starting point of the guided walking tour - Alexander Nevski Cathedral. It is considered the biggest Orthodox basilica on the Balkans and it is a true architectural masterpiece It was built in 45 years time and financed only by the private donations of the people of Bulgaria. With your guide, you will explore it from outside and then from the inside.

20 minutes
Ivan Vazov National Theater (Pass By)

The theatre's Neoclassical building was designed by the famous Viennese architects Hermann Helmer and Ferdinand Fellner. It has a striking and very photogenic facade. Your guide will tell you more about the history of theatre and the symbolism of the figures presented on the facade.
National Art Gallery (Pass By)

The National Art Gallery and the National Ethnographic Museum are housed in the former Bulgarian king's palace. Did you know that the last Bulgarian monarch became a prime minister after the communist regime in Bulgaria? Some of the stories connected with the Bulgaria kings and queens from the Saxe-Coburg and Gota dynasty are as colourful as of their relatives ruling powerful kingdoms in Western Europe. Some of them will be presented by your guide in an intriguing way.
Saint Sofia Church

This is the church that gave the name of the city of Sofia. You will explore its interior with the guide.

15 minutes
National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria (Pass By)

The building of the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria was completed in 1886. It has been proclaimed a monument of culture for its historic significance
Saint Nikolas Russian Church (Pass By)

The Russian church in Sofia is famous for its beauty. Many people still visit the grave of archbishop Serafim, who served in the church until his death in 1950, praying and leaving notes asking for their wishes to be granted.
TSUM (Pass By)

TSUM is an iconic shopping center in Sofia, which opened in 1956. it shares the same building with the Council of Ministers of Bulgaria.
Boyana Church

The Boyana church is the closest UNESCO site to the Sofia city center. It was added to the World Heritage list, because of its second layer of frescoes, which dates back to the year 1259.

15 minutes

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

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Loved Seeing Sofia

Published on May, 2025

What a great way to see Sofia! Hristo was my guide and he really knew his stuff. He even got us to the Boyana Church just before it opened, so we’d be first in line. I really appreciated that because the line that queued after was long. I highly recommend the tour because it gives you the main highlights of the city. It’s a good way to get perspective before diving into other activities. The tour company did a great job of providing important information. They made it easy to find the pickup location and the guide. I’ve seen this handled poorly by other companies, but this one was well planned.

Better than Expected

Published on May, 2025

"Your experience will be better than you expect", said the General Manager of Traventuria Svetoslav when we were communicating and preparing the programme. How right he was :). I visited Sofia and Bulgaria with a group of professionals as their guide and interpreter and prepared also some cultural programme - transfers, excursions, wine tasting - everything with the local agency Traventuria. They organized it all very promptly, answered immediately and offered perfect, professional services. Our guide Maria was excellent: knowledgable and very professional in all sences and both tours: sightseeing in Sofia and a day trip to the Rila Monastery were quite an experience - thanks to our guide. Should I visit Sofia in the future, I definitely will use Traventuria again.

Very nice

Published on Jul, 2023

Private tour. My guide was wondetful and on a bonus note spoke perfect french. He knew everything about the city...the history and local stories. 10/10 for him.

Good time!

Published on Jul, 2022

Regarding our tour guide Lubo, It's rare to find a tour guide that goes out of their way to entertain and educate guests beyond the superficial. Lubo, not only shared historical facts but also amazing personal anecdotes that blended well with the theme. All I can say is that if you book this tour ask for Lubo and it's a guaranteed good time. Resident expert that's super chill and knowledgeable!

A beautiful tour of Sofia

Published on Jul, 2022

Lubo was an excellent guide and proved to be very knowledgeable about Bulgarian history and culture. The tour was worthwhile and we saw many beautiful parts of Sofia that I would otherwise have not fully appreciated. The museum and Boyana church were definitely highlights including the California Sequoia in the gardens near the church.

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