Discover Sofia’s hidden gems with a local guide, savor Bulgarian beer or wine, and enjoy traditional meze on this 2-hour walking tour.
Discover Sofia’s hidden gems with a local guide, savor Bulgarian beer or wine, and enjoy traditional meze on this 2-hour walking tour.
- Saint Sofia Church - Saint Sophia Church is among the few remaining Christian basilicas in Bulgaria. Constructed in the 6th century, it stands on the site of earlier churches from the 4th and 5th centuries. In the late 14th century, it was converted into a mosque with a minaret. It endured earthquakes in 1818 and 1858. Alongside “St. George”…
- Saint Sofia Church - Saint Sophia Church is among the few remaining Christian basilicas in Bulgaria. Constructed in the 6th century, it stands on the site of earlier churches from the 4th and 5th centuries. In the late 14th century, it was converted into a mosque with a minaret. It endured earthquakes in 1818 and 1858. Alongside “St. George” church, it is one of Sofia’s oldest and most significant historical landmarks from the Roman era.
- St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - Built in the Neo-Byzantine style, it ranks among the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals globally and is a symbol of Sofia and a major tourist attraction.
- The National Gallery for Foreign Art - Designed in the Neoclassical style by Viennese architect Friedrich Schwanberg, this building was completed between 1881 and 1883.
- Bulgarian National Library (St. Cyril and St. Methodius National Library) - With 8.5 million documents, the National Library “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” is Bulgaria’s largest book repository. Visitors can view temporary exhibitions inside. The collection of old, rare, and valuable books includes about 17,000 volumes from the 15th to the 21st centuries, organized into separate collections.
- Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski - Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and the “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” National Library are near the Eagles’ Bridge. Founded on October 1, 1888, visitors can admire the stunning central hall with large stained glass windows from Monday to Friday.
- National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria - The National Assembly building is historically significant and a cultural monument. It was constructed between 1884 and 1886, designed by architect Constantin Yovanovic.
- Ivan Vazov National Theater - Completed in 1906, the National Theatre opened on January 3, 1907. Designed by architects Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer, it is one of Sofia’s most impressive Art Nouveau buildings.
- Former Bulgarian Communist Party Headquarters - Bulgaria was under USSR occupation from 1944 to 1989. The Party House, now housing National Assembly offices, was designed by a team led by architect Petso Zlatev and built from 1948 to 1954. The red star, once placed following the Soviet model, is now displayed at the Museum of Socialist Art, replaced by the national flag.
- The Rotunda Church of St George - The rotunda church St. George is the oldest and best-preserved functioning church from Roman times in Sofia. Built in the early 4th century AD during Emperor Constantine the Great’s reign, it is considered Sofia’s oldest building.
- Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex - The “Serdica” complex combines areas with various purposes, divided into two zones. The “Largo” zone, beneath Nezavisimost Square, integrates archaeological remains into a cultural event site. Visitors can see the decumanus maximus, one of the main streets of the Roman town, and a large residential building with small shops.
- Central Mineral Baths – Banski Sq 1 - Visitors can explore the city’s natural hot springs at 46 degrees Celsius. The Central Mineral Baths building, designed in the Vienna Secession style with Bulgarian, Byzantine, and Eastern Orthodox elements, was created by architects Petko Momchilov and Friedrich Grünanger in 1904–1905 and approved on January 30, 1906.
- Banya Bashi Mosque - Built with the support of Mullah Effendi Kada Seyfullah, also known as Mollah Effendi Mosque, it was designed by renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. The mosque, marked with the number 974 above the entrance arch, is believed to have been constructed in 974 Hijri (Islamic calendar) or 1566–1567 AD.
- 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.
- The West Gate of Sofia - The first fortification wall of Serdica was built in the second half of the 2nd century AD, with a width of 2.20 m. In the late 3rd and early 4th centuries AD, the wall was remodeled, and a ditch was dug in front of it, 14 m west of the Western gate, about 2 m deep and 5 m wide, functioning in the 4th century.
- Zhenski Pazar Women’s Market - Established over 140 years ago, it is a key trading center in the city, attracting nearly 60,000 visitors daily. Located in Sofia’s “Area of Tolerance,” the market is near temples of all official religious communities in Bulgaria, including the “Saints Cyril and Methodius” church, “Banya Bashi” Mosque, and the Central Synagogue of Sofia.
- English Guide
- Bulgarian beer and a glass of local quality wine paired with traditional meze (appetizer)
- English Guide
- Bulgarian beer and a glass of local quality wine paired with traditional meze (appetizer)
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Discover Sofia while savoring exquisite Bulgarian beer and a glass of high-quality local wine, perfectly complemented by traditional meze: 100 grams of dried meat and 100 grams of cheese. Your tour guide is a passionate local who was raised in Sofia. They will not only introduce you to local attractions but also provide insights into activities you can…
Discover Sofia while savoring exquisite Bulgarian beer and a glass of high-quality local wine, perfectly complemented by traditional meze: 100 grams of dried meat and 100 grams of cheese. Your tour guide is a passionate local who was raised in Sofia. They will not only introduce you to local attractions but also provide insights into activities you can enjoy during your free time, including popular spots among locals and highlights of the city’s social and nightlife. Sofia boasts numerous fascinating places, often tucked away in small streets, galleries, bars, events, and more.
- 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
- Optional menu 1! : Instead of the menu included travelers could choose Non- alcoholic menu. Optional! - Bulgarian yogurt and banitza which is layering a mixture of whisked eggs, plain yogurt, and pieces of white brined cheese between filo pastry and then baking it in an oven.
- Optional menu 2! : Instead of the menu included travelers could choose kosher or halal food-Optional! for tours after 12 p.m. Includes humus with bread or shawarma (250 gr.) with non-alcholic drink
- 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.