Buzludzha Monument and The Rose Valley Day Tour From Sofia

Discover the fascinating history of communism at the Buzludzha Monument and explore the rose oil production in the Rose Valley. Visit the iconic UFO-like building, learn about Bulgarian rose oil production, and enjoy the scenic sub-Balkan way on this day tour from Sofia.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 07:00 Departure from the Alexander Nevski Cathedral. It is a wonderful opportunity for pictures, as there are no people and vehicles around the monument early in the morning.
  • Damascena Ethnographic Complex - 10:30 The first private rose distillery in Bulgaria and an iconic attraction in the Rose Valley.
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What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Surcharges on fuel
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fee to the Damascena Ethnographic Complex (ca. 15 BGN)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join us on a guided trip to one of the most iconic communist monuments from the past in Eastern Europe. The UFO-like abandoned building is located on top of Buzludzha Peak in the Central Balkan mountains. Today an empty structure stripped of its initial purposes, it has gained many admirers and popularity around the world and is considered a remarkable…

Location
St Alexander Nevski Square
The meeting point is at the back of the Alexander Nevski cathedral, in front of La Cattedrale restaurant. Coordinates: 42.695691, 23.334030
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lasleandras
Aug 27, 2024
Recommended - Today we made the excursion of the Rose Valley and the Monument Buzludzha. With TRAVENTURIA. Our Guide has been Mary, a charm attentive at all times. My English is not at all fluent, but speaks slowly and I have understood enough. I highly recommend it, apart from that we have also visited the Russian Church of Khipa. It's not made at all heavy. We were my partner and I alone with Maria, and we had a great time.
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Chiara_p
Aug 17, 2024
A must do - An amazing trip! Probably the highlight of the holiday! The guide Maria was exceptional, she went an extra mile and beyond to make our day super special, and big thanks to the impeccable driver Alexander. I would do this again, highly recommended!
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Patrick_y
Jul 7, 2024
Fun, fascinating, and friendly! Traventuria are brilliant guides! - We had an incredible time on this tour, and were very impressed with Lubo, our friendly, intelligent and informative guide. The Buzludzha Monument is something I have wanted to see for years, and Lubo helped make my day even more special than I could have imagined. I would highly recommend Traventuria to any discerning traveller.
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Mirmkins
Jun 30, 2024
Great day trip - Martin was a great tour guide. He had the best playlist and made sure everyone was very safe the whole time. It really was a great tour and perfect for a day trip.
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Madan_k
Jun 19, 2024
A great tour was made even better by our tour guide Maria - Maria was a great guide. Everybody in our group had the same feeling that trip is so much worth it. Without this trip, I must say visiting Bulgaria is incomplete. We have seen so many exciting places, however, Maria as a tour guide adds to the whole experience. She taught and made us try to Bulgarian dance.
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Gary_m
Jun 18, 2024
My thoroughly satisfying day trip to Buzludzha, Damascena Rose Distillery, and Shipka Church. - Visiting Budludzha, Shipka Church, and Damascena Rose Distillery. I cannot say enough about Martin, our guide. He thoroughly answered all my questions. But mainly, he served both as guide and driver of our little minibus (there were eight travelers in all, so we used a 9-seat minibus, requiring Martin to also be our driver) during our THIRTEEN-hour day trip. He is a thoroughly professional guide, and I would recommend any trip for which he serves as guide and/or driver.
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Janice_b
Jun 17, 2024
Recommended! - Buzludzha monument was my favourite part of the day! Our guide Martin was great. Would recommend this tour :)
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Peppermintbutter2018
Jun 1, 2024
Amazing day! - Amazing tour that took us off the beaten track and into the heart of bulgaria! I. myself, booked this trip with the Shipka memorial church in mind, yet was taken aback by the Buzludzha monument. It was truly amazing, as was the church of course. I found the rose valley lacking in comparison yet would still 100% recommend this trip for the two former sites mentioned alone!
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Krisky9157sl
Aug 25, 2024
Misleading tour description, inflexible and rude tour guide - The tour is advertised at 7 am, and according to the description that also includes a 15 minute entrance into the cathedral which opens at 7 am, so that means the bus should leave at 7:15 am. I called the tour guide Martin Krastev at 7:02 am and informed him that I would be there within less than 10 minutes as I walking to the destination. Again, based on the information provided on Viator. He said that he cannot wait for me and that the bus is already in the highway (this being at 7:02 am)!! and then hung up and never picked up the phone again, I tried to ask if I can take a taxi and meet him at a destination during the day and received not response. I followed up the company and no offer of rescheduling or refund.
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Kkafozov
Aug 24, 2024
Inflexible and rude tour guide - left without me, and never followed up after that - The tour was advertised to start at 7 am, so when I called the tour guide that I’ll be there around 7:02 am… they told me, “can't wait sorry” and never followed up again when I asked if I can take an alternative mode of transportation to meet the tour. I’ve been on many tours before where when I’m on time or even early, we are always waiting for people. To contacted the company and they never offered to reschedule the tour or refund the amount.
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From $65
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).