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.
- St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - Constructed in the Neo-Byzantine style, it ranks among the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals globally and stands as 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…
- St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - Constructed in the Neo-Byzantine style, it ranks among the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals globally and stands as 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) - Housing 8.5 million documents, the “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” National Library is Bulgaria’s largest repository of books. Visitors can enjoy temporary exhibitions inside. The collection of old, rare, and valuable books includes approximately 17,000 volumes of books and periodicals from the 15th to the 21st centuries, organized into separate collections.
- 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.
- Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski - Located near the Eagles’ Bridge, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” was founded on October 1, 1888. Visitors can admire the stunning central hall with its large stained glass windows from Monday to Friday.
- 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. Situated in Sofia’s “Area of Tolerance,” the market is close to 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.
- The West Gate of Sofia - The first fortification wall of Serdica was built in the latter half of the 2nd century AD, measuring 2.20 meters wide. In the late 3rd to early 4th century AD, the wall was remodeled, and a ditch was dug 14 meters west of the Western gate, approximately 2 meters deep and 5 meters wide, functioning in the 4th century.
- Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex - This ancient cultural and communication complex “Serdica” features areas with various purposes, divided into two zones. The “Largo” zone, located beneath Nezavisimost Square, incorporates archaeological remains into a cultural event site. Visitors can see the decumanus maximus, one of the two main streets of the Roman town, connecting the city’s eastern and western gates. A large residential building, covering an entire insula (urban block), is located south of it, featuring small shops where travelers and residents could buy food and goods.
- 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 Mineral Baths – Banski Sq 1 - Visitors can explore the city’s natural hot springs, with temperatures reaching 46 degrees Celsius. The current 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, following an Austrian project from 1889.
- 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, who also designed the Sultan Selim Mosque in Edirne and the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul. The number 974 above the entrance arch indicates its construction in 974 Hijri (Islamic calendar) or 1566–1567 AD.

- English or Bulgarian Guide
- Alcoholic beverages
- English or Bulgarian Guide
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Join this small-group tour to explore Sofia’s culinary delights with five genuine food stops away from the usual tourist paths. Savor dishes like flaky banitsa, grilled cheese on a tile, traditional stuffed peppers, slow-cooked lamb, and a surprise dessert. Each stop offers a glimpse into local culture, history, and flavors, all led by an enthusiastic…
Join this small-group tour to explore Sofia’s culinary delights with five genuine food stops away from the usual tourist paths. Savor dishes like flaky banitsa, grilled cheese on a tile, traditional stuffed peppers, slow-cooked lamb, and a surprise dessert. Each stop offers a glimpse into local culture, history, and flavors, all led by an enthusiastic local guide. Enjoy authentic Bulgarian specialties at various stops while riding Sofia’s historic public tram. Please note: the tasting menu is optional and may be modified based on availability or seasonal ingredients.
- 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.