Sofia Highlights 2 Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour
Description
Want to explore Sofia's main landmarks in just 2 hours? Then this walking tour is for you! You will get to see 20 of the city's most famous spots, learn about Sofia's and Bulgaria's history in a fun and interactive way, and learn more about local habits and traditions. All this while being accompanied by an enthusiastic professional local guide. We meet right in front of Sofia's most famous building - the St Alexander Nevski Cathedral, which you will also be able to enter as part of the tour.
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You will meet your guide right in front of the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. The tour will start with an overview of the history of Sofia and Bulgaria. You will then learn about the cathedral's fascinating history. As part of this guided tour, you will also be able to enter the building.
The lion statue and a memorial complex are dedicated to all Bulgarian heroes. You will also learn about the significance of the lion.
Learn the story behind the church that gave the city its name.
The place that makes all your wishes come true. How come? Come and join us! We'll explain.
Bulgaria's former Royal Palace today houses the National Art Gallery and National Ethnographic Museum. We'll also share the story of the yellow cobblestones surrounding it.
A favorite of a lot of locals. You can really feel the youthfull spirit of Sofia when passing through this park.
Arguably one of Sofia's most beautiful buildings, dedicated to Bulgaria's most beloved author Ivan Vazov.
Sofia's oldest building is well hidden. Another gem dating back to Sofia's glorious Roman past.
Once a mosque - now Sofia's oldest museum.
The Bulgarian National Guards are always right in front of the building. Learn about the symbolism surrounding this unusual job. You can even take a picture with them.
Out of the ruins of WW2, the Largo of Sofia was constructed by the new communist power, symbolizing the strength of the regime. You will see the Council of Ministers, the National Assembly, and the Presidency.
The building that once housed Sofia's Central Mineral Baths now houses the Sofia Museum.
Sofia existed from such an early age because of its mineral waters. During this tour, you will be able to try them—do not hesitate—they have healing powers!
Sofia's beautiful Synagogue is the biggest on the Balkan peninsula. We'll share the extraordinary history of the Bulgarian Jewish community.
Today, this is Sofia's only functioning mosque. Learn about the story of the Bulgarian Muslim community.
Below Sofia's modern-day center lies the ancient city of Serdika. We'll jump back in time and walk around the impressive excavations.
The beautiful statue of Sofia and the controversy surrounding it.
Sofia's biggest catholic church and the story of the small catholic community in Bulgaria.
You will learn the tragic story of the biggest terrorist attack that ever took place in Bulgaria.
The tour finishes right next to the beginning of Sofia's main pedestrian street - Vitosha Boulevard. A perfect stop to continue your day by having some lunch at one of the numerous restaurants you will find nearby.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(619)
The tour with Slavyan was amazing. The guide was funny and very informative. He engaged all tourists in the story and found time for questions of everyone. Really recommend to take some money if it's possible for you and to donate to them, they do an amazing job.
Yoan was a very engaging tour guide, giving us a balanced overview of Bulgarian history and Sofia in particular. I would very much recommend it for anyone visiting Sofia!
Kris was great! I’m sure all the 365 guides are great too. I wld recommend this tour!
Great walking tour made excellent by Yohan, our tour guide, who apart from sharing his knowledge about the city also did it in a personal and humorous way. This made the history of this multifaceted city even more interesting and so much easier for my teenage kids to take in and enjoy. I can highly recommend it, it’s a perfect introduction to the city which also covers the basic history of the country.
Dimitar was a great guide with a lot of insight and super friendly and funny. He answered all questions very honestly and we learned a lot thanks to his wide knowledge of the city and the country. I definitely recommend this tour.
Martin has a very nice energy and a nice way to make history accessible to everyone. We lived our tour
The tour is great to see the highlights of Sofia and learn about Bulgarian history. I recommend to visit the churches inside after the tour.
Today we had a very nice tour with Niki. A very good tour, with a very good English,- highly recommended.
The tourleader Martin is enthousiastic, kind & funny! It's very nice that there's a free walking tour
We had a great tour with niko. We are highly recomand .
