What to do and see in Sofia, Sofia Region: The Best City Tours

Explore the historical heart of Sofia by foot on a 3-hour private tour, learning about the city’s ancient, medieval, and modern history from a private guide. As you walk, take in Sofia’s mix of architecture, and stop to visit the 4th-century St. George Rotunda Church and gold-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Plus, see other sights such as the statue of the ‘King Liberator,’ Banya Bashi Mosque, and more.

Inclusions: Professional guide (if the privately-guided option is chosen), E-guide for the whole itinerary

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off (only from central hotels could be made)

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

The Sofia Retro Car Tour on-board authentic Russian vehicles. Daily departure with free hotel pick-up & drop off. See all major highlights in Sofia and visit the Bells Monument Park in the outskirts of the city.

Inclusions: 2 hour private driving tour in a communist era vehicle, Hotel pickup & drop off, visit to the Bells Monument Park, English-speaking guide/driver: will give you basic information about the places you will be visiting as well as interesting fact about life under totalitarian regime, Road taxes and fuel

Exclusions: Food and drinks, 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

With this guided tour you will have the chance to see and get to know the history behind Sofia`s historical landmarks located in the center. The capital of Bulgaria has preserved heritage from different cultures and epochs. The most popular sights are Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the second biggest on the Balkans, Saint George Rotunda- the oldest church in the town, dating back to the 4th century and Saint Sofia Basilica- the medieval symbol of Serdica, built in the 6th century. Other interesting places that will be seen are the Parliament, National Theater "Ivan Vazov"- one of the most beautiful buildings in the town, the former Royal Palace, the administration of the President, the mineral springs. The walking sightseeing tour is about 2 hours. After it, you will go to the best local gourmet restaurant. You can choose between these 3 menus: Shopska salad, Kapama and Bulgarian Rose; Moon salad, Beef cheeks and Banitza; Pears with green cheese, Polenta with Brynza, Tykvenik

Inclusions: private tour, guided tour, Gourmet lunch based on one of the three described choices

Exclusions: gratuities (optional), additional food and drinks

1. The incredible history: Plovdiv is on the 8th place for oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Inhabited since 4,000 B.C., beginning with a Neolithic settlement, Plovdiv has been conquered many times throughout the years by the Thracians, the Greeks and the Romans. Plovdiv contains 13 cultural layers. 2. We offer personalized, educational wine tours! 3. It’s a European city of culture for 2019 4. Know more about Bulgarian culture

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Vino tasting- 5 different wines!, Bottled water, Driver guide

Exclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Breakfast

If you want to explore a little further, this is one of the tours that will take you out of Macedonia, and into Bulgaria, to see and experience its capital, Sofia. Although, it’s a longer ride, we will be able to visit the most significant monuments and sites in Sofia, and enjoy in a tasteful lunch and coffee in one of the restaurants in the Central Square.

Inclusions: Pick-up and drop off from your hotel or any other preferred location in Skopje, All transfers with comfortable A/C car or minivan;, Experienced English speaking tour guide/driver

Exclusions: Entrance fees, Food and drinks, Personal expenses

This is not just a tour walking around. It is a discussion about events in the past and how they have influenced what we see today.

Inclusions: Walking tour and pick up from hotel

Exclusions: Any tickets to museums, exhibitions, attractions

An absolute one of a kind experience in the heart of Sofia to help you really understand the culture of Bulgaria.

Inclusions: In-Person guide

Exclusions:

The tour is approximately 2 hours long and features an iconic classic car called a Trabant. The object of the tour is to take you back in time and make you feel what life was like for people living in Bulgaria during the communist era. Our focus is not to put you to sleep with statistics but rather show you what kind of challenges people had to deal with both during and after the communist times.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, English speaking driver/guide, Ride with the Trabant during the tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities