Things to do in Sofia, Sofia Region: The Best Private Tours

This is a highly individualized, specially attended service with the top local guide in Sofia. You will have the chance of seeing the most fascinating landmarks of Sofia along with professional guiding service showing you the hidden gems.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation, Visit to the Cathedral Alexander Nevski, Professional guide services in English, Start anytime you want

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Travel insurance, Gratuities

This is a Private Tour so you will not be combined with other people besides those in your reservation- there will be a private car and a private driver- guide just for you! With this day trip to the Iskar gorge you will enjoy magnificent views, relaxing atmoshpere and unspoiled nature. The tour can be done only by car with several stops for pictures or it can be combined with 1-3 hours of hiking in the mountain.  Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.  

Inclusions: Professional driver/ guide, Private tour, Hotel pick up and drop off, Transportation by an A/C car with free Wi Fi, Iskar Gorge tour, Hiking (optional), Monastery visit

Exclusions: Food and drinks (we could stop for a lunch break), Gratuities

Sofia Graffiti Tour was born out of a love for graffiti and street art, with the mission to take visitors of the capital off-the-beaten track, to experience the alternative atmosphere of Sofia, layered with stories and urban art. The initiative started over 3 years ago and we are the first to organize tours dedicated to the Sofia’s street art and graffiti scene. Since then we have taken thousands of travelers to the hidden corners of the city to explore together the urban art, its stories and dive into the graffiti subculture. By participating in the tour, you are also supporting the local graffiti, street and urban art scene of Sofia. Parts of our contributions are going directly to the events that we organize – Exhibitions and Workshops, annual Sofia Graffiti Battle festival and local initiative, improving the urban space. Join us on an alternative adventure that will make you look the city through the eyes of street artist.

Inclusions: Local guide, Graffiti art materials

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

This 2-Day trek will take you deep into the wilderness of the Rila Mountains where you will be amazed by the magical Seven Rila Lakes, sleep at the highest mountain hut on the Balkan peninsula - Vazov Hut (2300 m. a.s.l.) and finally after a descend filled with wonderful views of peaks, ridges and alpine forested valleys you will arrive at Rila Monastery - the largest and most significant active monastery in Bulgaria. Expect a challenging dive into the off beaten trails of Rila mountain that will reward you with natural splendor at every step.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation as per itinerary, Professional UIMLA certified mountain guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Food - 1 Dinner and 1 Breakfast at the Hut, 2 lunch pack meals, Wi-Fi available

Exclusions: Entrance fees at the Monastery, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Dive into millennia of history exploring Sofia’s top historical, cultural and architectural landmarks! Only within 2-3 hours you will have the unique opportunity to enter in the oldest building in Sofia, walk over ancient Roman necropolis and visit the second biggest orthodox cathedral on the Balkans! And to make things even sweeter we invite you to admire the most amazing view over downtown Sofia while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee! Enjoy the company of professional city guides and share their passion and love for history, architecture and culture! Spend informative and friendly time, with high quality service and personal attention in a compact group. In case you would like a private tour please make sure to contact us in advance!

Inclusions: Coffee break, Entrance to 3 Orthodox temples - St. George Rotunda, St. Alexander Nevsky & St.Sophia Basilica , Professional live guide, Amazing rooftop panorama view of central Sofia

Exclusions: Gratuities

The tour starts at 9am with a pick up from your hotel. The traveling time to Borovets is about 1,5 hours. There, you can choose between different options, depending on your interests: walk in the resort, ski- doo, ski/ snowboard lesson, visit to the old royal residence or travel with the cabin lift to one of the highest spots in the mountain. After that, you will continue to the town of Samokov where you will try a traditional Bulgarian lunch (3- course set menu). You can choose the menu to be based on chiken, pork, fish or vegetarian. Finally, after the lunch, your guide will take you to the local museum where you will be able to learn about the history of the region and its famous art school. The expected return in Sofia is at about 6pm. Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Private guide, 3- course lunch, Hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, Museum entrance fee- 3 euro, Lift ticket (optional)- 10 euro , Ski doo (optional)- 80- 110 euro, Ski/ snowboard rent equipment (optional)- 13- 18 euro

We often travel to places without being able to truly immerse into the local lifestyle and traditions. Change this pattern! We invite you to step in the shoes of a Bulgarian and explore the city through a different angle! On this 3h interactive tour, we give you the chance to experience Bulgaria through all your senses. Our knowledgable guides will share with you interesting stories related to what we do here in a different way. You will be able to taste typical Bulgarian breakfast food, learn the steps of our national dance, master your skills in Cyrillic and most importantly have a lot of fun! The tour includes: - degustation of typical Bulgarian breakfast food - banitsa, boza and ayrian - degustation of rose tea & jam - a meal in a local restaurant - admission to a museum

Inclusions: Professional guide, Degustation of typical Bulgarian breakfast food, spirits, appetizers, and rose products, Entrance in a museum, Dance lesson, Lesson on the use of Cyrillic

Exclusions: Gratuities, Tips

Teteven Balkan – one of the most beautiful parts of the Balkan Mountains – is situated very close to Sofia, it takes only an hour drive. Hidden forest paths lead to high ridges with spacious views – up there, where it’s easy to take a deep breath and where the eyes cannot get enough. But the pleasure is even greater when you enjoy this lovely nature riding on a horse back!  Highlights: Glozhen Monastery Itinerary: We arrive at the village of Golyam Izvor. We meet the horses and get brief instructions. We saddle the horses and head along forest paths to the Ridge of Lisets Mountain, from where a splendid panorama view to Teteven Balkan is revealed. Riding through a century-old beech forest we approach Glozhen Monastery. Its impressive silhouette perched on an inaccessible rock is one of the most impressive sights in Bulgaria. After a short walk inside we return to Golyam Izvor. Drive back to Sofia. Riding: 4-5 hours Note: This tour is suitable both for beginners and experienced riders.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Rent of a saddled horse and a helmet

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Insurance

Merge yourself with the crowds to see the beauty of the Bulgarian capital Sofia in a quick and professional manner with the best local guide.

Inclusions: Professional guiding services in English (if the correct option is chosen), The best local guides, E-guide with all sights info

Exclusions: Lunch, coffee-breaks & drinks, Pick up and drop off

This unusual train, crawling through the mountains, will introduce you to the big stories of the “Little railway”. We’ll embark on a magical journey through one of the most romantic and beautiful railway routes in Europe - the narrow gauge railway which goes from Septemvri to Dobrinishte. A travel in time which will help you immerse in times past and breathtaking scenery while being on board a comfy and warm Little train saloon. An open intersection between the wagons, many stories, and meetups with the locals are just a few of the emotions that are awaiting you in this wonderful trip! The railway is in the rankings for “Most interesting railway routes in Europe” published in the European Railway Guide. It's also passing by the highest train station on the Balkan peninsula - Avramovo, situated at 1267m. Don’t hesitate and give yourself a magical and unforgettable winter day in the Bulgarian countryside filled with beauty, history, warmth, romantics and many positive emotions!

Inclusions: Transport in a modern vehicle (car/minibus) with air conditioning, Train ticket – the narrow gauge trip duration is about 3 hours long, Walking tour in Yakoruda, All transportation and parking costs, English speaking tripvam representative during the tour

Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Insurance (optional)