Sofia mad og historie tur med kommunistisk-era sporvogn ride
Beskrivelse
På denne lille gruppe tur, vil du smage din vej gennem byen med 5 autentiske Sofia mad stop fra den slået sti: fra flaky banitsa og grillet ost på en flise, til peberfrugter fyldt den gamle måde, langsomt kogt lam og en overraskelse desserter. Hvert stop afslører et stykke af lokalt liv, historie og smag - alt under ledelse af en lidenskabelig lokal vært. Smag på autentiske bulgarske specialiteter på flere stop, mens du rejser på Sofia's historiske offentlige sporvogn med et bykort for dagen! Bemærk venligst: smagsmenuen er valgfri og kan justeres efter tilgængelighed eller sæsonbestemte ingredienser. Vi anbefaler at komme med tom mave og springe en stor morgenmad på forhånd!
Turmuligheder
Rejseplan
Bygget i neo-byzantinsk stil er det en af de største østlige ortodokse katedraler i verden, såvel som en af Sofias symboler og primære turistattraktioner.
Designet af denne bygning, i nyklassisk stil, af den wienske arkitekt Friedrich Schwanberg blev realiseret i perioden mellem 1881 og 1883.
Med sine 8,5 millioner dokumenter er Nationalbiblioteket “St. St. Cyril og Methodius” er den største bogkasse i Bulgarien. Besøgende vil se midlertidige udstillinger indenfor. Samlingen af gamle, sjældne og værdifulde bøger omfatter i alt omkring 17.000 bind bøger og tidsskrifter trykt i perioden 15.-21. århundrede. Materialerne er organiseret i separate samlinger.
Bygningen Nationalforsamlingen sidder er af historisk betydning, og det er et kulturmonument. Det blev bygget i 1884-1886 efter tegnet af arkitekten Constantin Yovanovic
Sofia Universitet "St. Kliment Ohridski" og "St. Cyril and Methodius" Nationalbiblioteket ligger i nærheden af Eagles' Bridge. Universitetet blev grundlagt den 1. oktober 1888. Mandag-fredag kunne besøgende også se den fantastiske centrale sal med de store glasmosaik.
Etableret for mere end 140 år siden er det blevet et af de vigtigste handelscentre i storbyen. Næsten 60.000 besøger Zhenski Pazar-markedet hver dag. Markedet ligger i det såkaldte Toleranceområde i Sofia. Selve navnet er opfundet efter den tætte nærhed af templerne i alle de officielle religiøse samfund i Bulgarien. Her kan du finde kirken "Saints Cyril and Methodius", "Banya bashi"-moskeen og den centrale synagoge i Sofia.
Den første fæstningsmur i Serdica blev opført i anden halvdel af det 2. århundrede e.Kr. Den havde en bredde på 2,20 m. I slutningen af det 3., begyndelsen af det 4. årh., blev der foretaget en ombygning af muren, og der blev gravet en grøft foran den - 14 m vest for den vestlige port på ca. 2 m dyb og 5 m bred, fungerede i det 4. århundrede.
Gammelt kultur- og kommunikationskompleks "Serdica" kombinerer områder med forskellige formål, opdelt i to zoner. "Largo"-zonen, der ligger under Nezavisimost-pladsen, integrerer de udgravede arkæologiske rester i et sted for kulturelle begivenheder. Resterne af en af de to hovedgader i den romerske by, decumanus maximus, som forbinder byens østlige og vestlige port, kan ses her. En stor boligbygning, der dækker en hel ø (byblok), kan ses syd for den. Bygningen havde også små butikker, hvorfra rejsende og byens indbyggere kunne købe mad og diverse varer.
Bygningen af Central Sofia Synagogue beskrives med rette som det bulgarske jødiske samfunds stolthed. Det er en af de tre største sefardiske (spansk-jødiske) synagoger i Europa og den største på Balkanhalvøen.
Besøgende vil gå for at se de naturlige varme kilder i byen - 46 grader Celsius. Den nuværende Central Mineral Baths-bygning er designet i Wien Secession-stil, men integrerer typisk bulgarske, byzantinske og østlige ortodokse dekorative elementer af arkitekterne Petko Momchilov og Friedrich Grünanger i 1904-1905 og godkendt den 30. januar 1906, som projekter af en østriger (i 1889)
Den blev bygget på initiativ og med økonomisk støtte fra Mullah Effendi Kada Seyfullah og er også kendt som Mollah Effendi-moskeen. Den blev designet af den berømte osmanniske arkitekt Mimar Sinan, som også byggede Sultan Selims moske på Edirne og Suleymaniye-moskeen i Istanbul. På grund af tallet 974 over indgangsbuen anses moskeen for at være bygget i 974, Hijri (islamisk kalender) eller i 1566 – 1567 e.Kr.
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Hvad er inkluderet
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Spædbørn og småbørn kan køre i barnevogn eller klapvogn
- Servicedyr er tilladt
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med fare for hjerte-kar-sygdomme
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Vi kan imødekomme diætrestriktioner såsom vegetarisk, vegansk, glutenfri osv. Hvis du har diætkrav. Angiv venligst det til de særlige krav ved reservationen
- Turen omfatter rejsetid fra sted til sted
- Alkoholholdige drikkevarer er ikke egnet til børn under 17 år!
- De 14 allergener er: selleri, korn, der indeholder gluten (såsom hvede, rug, korn og havre), krebsdyr (såsom rejer, krabber og hummer), æg, fisk, lupin, mælk, bløddyr (såsom muslinger og østers), sennep, jordnødder, sesam, sojabønner, svovldioxid og sulfitter (hvis svovldioxid og sulfitter er i en koncentration på mere end ti dele pr. million) og trænødder (såsom mandler, hazelnødder, valnødder, brasilianske nødder, cashews, pecans, pistachioschios og macadamia nødder).
Anmeldelser(45)
My family (3) had a wonderful time touring with Peter! What I love about this tour is the fact that we went to restaurants that I would not have ever gone too (as I speak English and really struggle to understand Bulgarian even with a translation app). But going with a local to try authentic Bulgarian places with traditional dishes and regional drinks was perfect! Breaking bread with our small group brought Bulgarian, American, Scot, and New Zealand personalities and perspectives together to unpack the amazing history of the city Sophia and Bulgarian life. Food was delicious (come with an empty stomach!), time was right, we hopped on and off public transportation to enjoy the old neighborhoods…all in all I recommend making time for this one!
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review! It was a real pleasure having your family on the tour. I’m very happy you enjoyed discovering authentic Bulgarian places, trying traditional food and drinks, and exploring Sofia beyond the usual tourist spots. I also loved having such a diverse group together and sharing food, stories and different perspectives. Thank you for being part of it — I hope you take some wonderful memories of Sofia and Bulgaria home with you! 😊
Peter was an excellent guide. He took us to some very interesting and local places that we wouldn’t have found ourselves. We learnt a lot about Bulgaria and Sofia. The food and drinks were excellent too, We had a great time!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a real pleasure showing you around Sofia and sharing some of the city's hidden local spots. I'm delighted you enjoyed the food, drinks, and learning more about Bulgaria. I truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future. Safe travels!
Super flexible and fun tour! We got to learn a little about the area, try local foods and drinks. Peter was accommodating to the interests of the group which made to tour feel unique. I would definitely recommend to others visiting the area!
Thank you for your kind review! I'm so glad you enjoyed the local food, drinks, and discovering Sofia. It was a pleasure tailoring the tour to your group's interests. Thanks for the recommendation, and I hope to see you again someday!
Peter was very prompt meeting us and the pick up point was easy to find. He was very interesting about the history and the food in Sofia which is a fascinating place. The kids were entertained and the tram rides were fun. It was an original way to see the city with a wonderful guide.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm delighted you and your family enjoyed the tour, especially the tram rides and Sofia's history and food. It was a pleasure showing you around, and I'm so glad the kids had fun too. I hope to welcome you back one day!
It was an excellent evening walking tour. Peter is an excellent guide, with deep knowledge and flair for sharing it. Peter planned well for the tram and metro ride with pre booked tickets which made it hassle free. He was patient with all queries especially from my inquisitive children. He took us to the National Library where he showed us the mystery 2060 book to be revealed in that year as a message to future generation. He made us explore the old and new parts of Sofia with elaborate explanations of architecture, culture and historic timeline. He also took us to Sofia info centre where we got a quick demo of Bulgarian Language, and Ms Monica was gracious to give us the pin badge of Bulgarian alphabets. Highly recommend this tour and also others organised by Peter which you can see at www.sofiacitytours.com.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a real pleasure exploring Sofia with you and your family. I'm especially happy that your children were so curious and engaged throughout the tour—their questions made the experience even more enjoyable. I'm glad you appreciated the mix of history, architecture, local culture, and our tram and metro journey, as well as the visit to the National Library and the Sofia Info Centre. Thank you again for your kind recommendation. I truly hope to welcome you and your family back to Sofia one day, and perhaps on another tour to discover even more hidden gems. Warm regards, Peter
This was truly one of the best food tours we’ve ever taken! We’ve done several food tours across Italy and France, but this one was exceptional. Peter was a phenomenal guide who took us off the beaten path to show us some incredible hidden gems."
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a real pleasure to share Sofia’s hidden gems, local flavors, and stories with you. I truly appreciate your kind words, especially coming from travelers who have experienced food tours in Italy and France. I’m happy that you enjoyed discovering a different side of Sofia, and I hope to welcome you again for more authentic experiences in Bulgaria!
Peter met us at the Nevsky Cathedral for this small group tour. He provided transit passes for us, and we began to take the tram through the city, stopping to try local dishes at a few locations. The foods ranged from cheeses, to breakfast foods, to more hearty plates. Along the way we also had Bulgarian beer, wine, and rakia. Each time, Peter explained the cultural context of the food or drink along with some history about Sofia. This was a great experience.
Dear Bradley , it was a pleasure to meet you both of you! Thank you for the great review!
Lovely food tour with the very knowledgeable Peter who gave us great insights in the history and every day life in Bulgaria. Food and drinks were excellent - do come with an empty stomach as you will be eating quite a lot!
Thank you Damein! It was a pleasure to see you in Sofia both of you!
What a great tour! Perfect timing to sample traditional Bulgarian cuisine and drinks, coupled with local history and a lot of insights on key landmarks of Sofia.
Thank you very much!
What a great tour! Perfect timing to sample traditional Bulgarian cuisine and drinks, coupled with local history and a lot of insights on key landmarks of Sofia. Great job Peter!
