Explore Sofia’s rich history and diverse flavors on a Woman’s Market Tour. Taste Bulgarian and fusion cuisines in this ancient, multicultural city.
Explore Sofia’s rich history and diverse flavors on a Woman’s Market Tour. Taste Bulgarian and fusion cuisines in this ancient, multicultural city.
- Saint Sofia Church - This is one of the oldest churches in Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, dating back to the fourth century. The Council of Serdica, likely held in 343, took place in its predecessor building and was attended by 316 bishops.
- The Rotunda Church of St George - This Late Antique red brick rotunda is located in Sofia, Bulgaria….
- Saint Sofia Church - This is one of the oldest churches in Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, dating back to the fourth century. The Council of Serdica, likely held in 343, took place in its predecessor building and was attended by 316 bishops.
- The Rotunda Church of St George - This Late Antique red brick rotunda is located in Sofia, Bulgaria. Originally built as Roman baths in the early 4th century, it later became a church within the walls of Serdica, the capital of ancient Dacia Mediterranea during the Roman and Byzantine Empires.
- Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex - This ancient cultural and communication complex, “Serdica,” includes areas with various purposes, divided into two zones. The “Largo” zone, beneath Nezavisimost Square, incorporates archaeological remains into a cultural event site. The second part of the complex features an archaeological exhibition under Knyaginya Maria Luiza Boulevard. Excavations from 2010 to 2012, during Sofia’s central reconstruction and the second Metro line construction, revealed several insulae along the Roman city’s main streets, where the city elite’s houses were located. Within a 6000 m2 area, parts of six streets, two early Christian basilicas, thermae, and five buildings with residential, production, and trade functions are visible.
- Central Mineral Baths – Banski Sq 1 - In 1889, Austrian architect Emil von Förster won an international competition for a mineral bath with a hotel and began construction. Four years later, hotel construction was halted due to a lack of funds. After World War II, the large bath was restored and declared a monument of local cultural importance. Due to depreciation, the building closed to visitors in 1986 and was abandoned after 1989. In the mid-1990s, restoration began, and since 2015, it has housed the Museum of History of Sofia.
- Banya Bashi Mosque - Designed by renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, the mosque was completed in 1566 during the Ottoman control of the city. Its name, Banya Bashi, means “many baths.”
- The West Gate of Sofia - The Western Gate of Serdica is fortified by towers; a pentagonal tower is adjacent to the gate, and a triangular tower is nearby. The Western gate of Serdica is situated between “St. Joseph” Catholic Cathedral, Todor Alexandrov Boulevard, and the Monument Symbol of the City of Sofia.
- Sofia Synagogue - The Central Sofia Synagogue is a source of pride for the Bulgarian Jewish community. It is one of the three largest Sephardic synagogues in Europe and the largest on the Balkan Peninsula.
- Central Market Hall (Tsentralni Hali) - dbcncjdcdj
- Zhenski Pazar Women’s Market - Zhenski Pazar Market (Bulgarian: “Женски пазар”) is Sofia’s oldest market. Established over 140 years ago, it has become a key trading center in the city. Located in Sofia’s “Area of Tolerance,” the market is near the temples of all official religious communities in Bulgaria, including the “Saints Cyril and Methodius” church, the “Banya Bashi” Mosque, and the Central Synagogue of Sofia.
- Lunch
- English guide
- Halal or Kosher food (please text us before the tour)
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- English guide
- Halal or Kosher food (please text us before the tour)
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Four Unique Culinary Destinations!
Introduction: Sofia is a city steeped in ancient history, ranking among the three oldest cities in Europe. It has been part of the Roman Empire, the Bulgarian Empire, and the Eastern Roman Empire. After the 14th century, it became part of the Ottoman Empire. In 1879, following Bulgaria’s liberation from the…
Four Unique Culinary Destinations!
Introduction: Sofia is a city steeped in ancient history, ranking among the three oldest cities in Europe. It has been part of the Roman Empire, the Bulgarian Empire, and the Eastern Roman Empire. After the 14th century, it became part of the Ottoman Empire. In 1879, following Bulgaria’s liberation from the Ottoman Empire, Sofia was declared the new capital of Bulgaria. For centuries, Bulgarians, Turks, Jews, Armenians, and others have coexisted in this city, enriching its culinary diversity. Visitors will have the opportunity to savor authentic Bulgarian dishes, as well as those influenced by other cuisines, all with a unique Bulgarian twist.
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking
- The tour includes the travel time from place to place
- Alcoholic drinks is not suitable for children 17 years old or under
- The 14 allergens are: celery, cereals containing gluten (such as wheat, rye, barley, and oats), crustaceans (such as prawns, crabs and lobsters), eggs, fish, lupin, milk, molluscs (such as mussels and oysters), mustard, peanuts, sesame, soybeans, sulphur dioxide and sulphites (if the sulphur dioxide and sulphites are at a concentration of more than ten parts per million) and tree nuts (such as almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios and macadamia nuts).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.