Private City Tour of Sofia
Description
Check off Sofia’s key landmarks in minimum time on this comprehensive private city tour lead by a private local guide. Exploring with your private guide, see Cathedral Saint Alexander Nevski, Saint Sofia Church, the Banya Bashi Mosque, Borisova Gradina gardens, the National Art Gallery, and so much more. Tour includes hotel pick up and drop off but excludes any entrance fees.
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The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Built in Neo-Byzantine style, it serves as the cathedral church of the Patriarch of Bulgaria and it is believed to be one of the top 50 largest Christian church buildings in the world.
The Saint Sofia Church is the second oldest church in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, dating to the 4th century. In the predecessor building took place the Council of Serdica held most probably in 343 and attended by 316 bishops. In the 14th century, the church gave its name to the city, previously known as Sredets.
The Russian Church, officially known as the Church of St Nicholas the Miracle-Maker, is a Russian Orthodox church in central Sofia, Bulgaria, situated on Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard.
The Ivan Vazov National Theatre is Bulgaria's national theatre, as well as the oldest and most authoritative theatre in the country and one of the important landmarks of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. It is located in the centre of the city, with the facade facing the City Garden.
The Church of Saint George is an Early Christian red brick rotunda that is considered the oldest building in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. It is situated behind the Sheraton Hotel, amid remains of the ancient town of Serdica.
The presidential institution in Bulgaria came into being upon the adoption of the country’s new Constitution on 12 July 1991. The establishment of a republic with a parliamentary system of government was accordingly accompanied by introduction of the institution of President of the Republic as head of State.
The Sofia Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Southeastern Europe, one of two functioning in Bulgaria and the third-largest in Europe.
The mosque Banya Bashi is situated in the center of Sofia, on Maria Luisa boulevard. It was built by the initiative and with the financial support of Mullah Effendi Kada Seyfullah and is also known as Mollah Effendi Mosque. It was designed by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, who also built the mosque of Sultan Selim on Edirne and the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul.
The Amphitheatre of Serdica was an amphitheatre in the Ancient Roman city of Ulpia Serdica, now Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Discovered in 2004 in the heart of nowadays Sofia.
The Church of St Petka of the Saddlers is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. It is a small one-naved building partially dug into the ground located in the very centre of both the modern and the antique city, in the TZUM subway.
St. Nedelya Church is an Eastern Orthodox church in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, a cathedral of the Sofia bishopric of the Bulgarian Patriarchate. Sveta Nedelya is a medieval church that has suffered destruction through the ages and has been reconstructed many times.
The Sofia Court House is a building in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, accommodating several courts in the city. Stylistically a simplistic yet monumental structure, it is located on 2 Vitosha Boulevard, surrounded by Alabin Street, Laveleye Street and Positano Street.
One of the sights we are going to see along our tour.
One of the sights we are going to see along our tour.
One of the sights we are going to see along our tour.
One of the sights we are going to see along our tour.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please, contact us with your preferred time to start the tour. Please, note it's on first come, first served basis and if you have tight schedule please, contact us well in advance. Please note that the privately-guided tour could gather people if they are staying in the same hotel and book the same time.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(38)
If you’re looking to peel back the layers of Sofia’s 2,000-year history without feeling like you're in a crowded school assembly, this private tour is the only way to go. Our guide was a total pro—incredibly knowledgeable, witty, and able to weave together the complex history of Roman ruins, Ottoman influence, and Communist-era architecture into a story that actually made sense. Being a private tour, we had the flexibility to linger at the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral for photos and skip the parts that didn't interest us as much.
5/5 stars. Marina was an absolute gem! Not only was she knowledgeable and delightful, she was passionate and customized the tour to our interests and understanding. We learned so much about Bulgarian history, the city of Sofia, Boyana Church and Rila Monastery, and her family with deeply personal stories. No hesitation to use her again over and over.
We opted for the self-guided option and that was really good! All the guide's notes, great audio and maps. And all this for the fraction of the cost. Real value! Definitely recommend.
Totally a Scam. You pay 50€ for a cheap pdf and a Ai audio guide that last 30 min. It is not a guided tour! DO NOT BUY IT. Get a free tour instead
Hello Giovanni, let us give clarity for everyone reading this as your review is misleading actually. This is why: you booked the self-guided tour option which gives you all the guide notes and the audio guide. It is times cheaper than the privately-guided option. It is strange that you ask for the privately-guided option when you paid for the self-guided option. And that is all visible online and in your voucher too in the inclusions and exclusions. We are OK to take you on the privately-guided option but you have to pay the difference between the two options. Actually you could have done this from the beginning. We had sent to you everything included in the self-guided option. All the best
i had an amazing one-day personal tour of Sofia and its surrounds. My guide was incredibly knowledgeable, warm, friendly, and accommodating. He went above and beyond to make my short visit an unforgettable one!
I had a wonderful day walking around Sofia learning the history of this beautiful city. Rumi was an amazing guide-highly recommend this tour if it’s your first time!
Very good tour and very kind guide! Rumi was perfect! we highly recommend her! thank you very much for this experience!
Our experience with this tour company was truly enjoyable from start to finish. Rumi, our guide for the walking tour of Sofia, arrived right on time and led us through a route that was light, easy to follow, yet still managed to cover all the essential sights. She was not only patient but also highly informative, sharing interesting details at a comfortable pace. Before the tour even began, Hristo was prompt in answering our queries and even suggested alternative options for us to consider. Overall, the company demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness, ensuring we felt supported both before and after the tour.
Do this for a basic intro to Sofia. Easy walking for older people and younger children. Rumi is nice and polite.
I contracted with Visit Bulgaria for a private tour of Sofia for my clients. They loved the tour and the city. Beyond the tour, the company went above and beyond to ensure my client's needs were met by purchasing their train tickets for them when they went on sale, ensuring that my clients would have a sleeper on the train. Thank you so much Hristo! Highly recommended.
