Sofia Private Full Day Tour

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Discover Sofia’s rich history and stunning views on a private full-day tour. Visit Pancharevo Lake, Boyana Church, and more. Book your adventure today!

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Pancharevo Lake - The tour starts at 9 am when you will be picked up by a private guide from your staying in Sofia. By car, you will head to the outskirts of Sofia. Your first stop will be the Pancharevo Lake, with its calm and relaxing atmosphere, where you will be able to take some beautiful photos. - Sofia History Museum - After that, you will continue to the Boyana neighborhood, which is situated in the footsteps of the Vitosha Mountain. There you will visit the National History Museum-the biggest museum in Bulgaria and one of the biggest in the Balkans. It has rich collections from antiquity to nowadays. The guided tour in the museum is between 1 hour and 1 hour and 30 minutes. - Boyana Church - The next stop will be the remarkable Boyana Church, recognized by UNESCO because of its amazingly well-preserved frescoes from the 13th century. The visit of the church is about 30 minutes. - Kopitoto - Then, you will continue to the “Kopitoto” view point, from where you will be able to see the magnificent panoramic views of the town. After that you will have a stop at a restaurant for a lunch break. - Sofia - Finally, from 3 pm to 5 pm, you will head to the center of Sofia where there will be a 2- hour sightseeing tour. You will go around the most interesting buildings and places and learn their history from your guide- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica, Saint George Rotunda, the Parliament, the Presidency, the Roman Remains, and others. The tour will finish at around 5 pm near the beginning of “Vitosha” street- the main walking street in Sofia.

What's Included

Visit Boyana Church
Sightseeing tour in the center of Sofia
Stop for photos at Pancharevo Lake
Stop for photos at ‘Kopitoto’ viewpoint in Vitosha Mountain
Transportation by comfortable A/C car
English-speaking guide
Visit the National History Museum
Hotel pick-up
Free entrance to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica, Saint George Rotunda

What's Not Included

Boyana Church and National History Museum entrance fees- 15 lv./7.5 euro total
Food, lunch, personal expenses
gratuities (optional)

Additional Information

This is a private tour. It starts with a hotel pick up at 9 am. First, you’ll go to the Pancharevo Lake to take some photos. Then you will visit the National History Museum and Boyana Church, which are some of the most important historical places in Sofia. After that, you will go to the “Kopitoto” view point, from where you will be able to see the amazing panoramic views of the town. And finally, you will go to the city center, where you will see all the important historical landmarks.