Private city walking tour of Sofia
Description
In this 2h walking tour, you will have the chance to get a deeper understanding over local history, traditions, and habits. Pass by the must-see city landmarks and hear interesting stories related to their past and present use, famous people they are related to, and much more.
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Itinerary
After a short historical introduction you will learn the tragic story of the biggest terrorist attack that ever took place in Bulgaria.
You will see the impressive building of the Palace of Justice.
Sofia's biggest catholic church and the story of the small catholic community in Bulgaria.
The beautiful statue of Sofia and the controversy surrounding it.
Below the modern-day center of Sofia lies the ancient city of Serdika. We'll be jump back in time and walk around the impressive excavations.
A small church situated in the heart of Sofia dating back to the Ottoman period.
Today this is Sofia's only functioning mosque. Learn about the story of the Bulgarian muslim community.
Sofia's beautiful Synagogue is the biggest on the Balkan peninsula. We'll share the extraordinary history of the Bulgarian Jewish community.
The building that was once home to Sofia's Central Mineral Baths now houses the museum of Sofia. You will be able to taste of the famous thermal waters during this stop.
Out of the ruins of WW2 the Largo of Sofia was constructed by the new communist power, symbolizing the strenght of the regime. You will see the Council of Ministers, the National Assembly and the Presidency.
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.
Once a mosque - now Sofia's oldest museum.
Sofia's oldest building is well hidden. Another gem dating back to Sofia's glorious Roman past.
Arguably one of Sofia's most beautiful buildings, dedicated to Bulgaria's most beloved author Ivan Vazov.
A favorite of a lot of locals. You can really feel the youthfull spirit of Sofia when passing through this park.
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.
The place that makes all your wishes come true. How come? Come and join us! We'll explain.
The statue of a lion and a memorial complex dedicated to all Bulgarian heroes.
Learn the story behind the church which gave city's name.
By far, Sofia's most famous landmarks deserves to be our final stop. You will learn about its fascinating architecture, history and so much more.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(151)
I learned about this opportunity from a friend. I booked the tour online and it was very easy. Our guide was Yan, a very skilled, witty, and friendly young man with a deep knowledge of the city. I could have listened to him for hours! A very positive experience, I recommend it!
we did two wonderful tours with this group - the general Sofia tour and the Jewish Sofia tour. both guides were knowledgable, dynamic and engaging. the city has a lot to offer and they did a wonderful job relaying this to the groups.
Very Informative and Excellent Tour Agent! He was on-time and showed us in detail without any rush. Well done!
Amazing experience with a very nice guide, Nikola. We walked through Sofia admiring it's monuments and parks. It was a 2 jour free tour with a free offer at the end. I highly recommend It 😀
Fine tour to discover city xith enthousiat and relevant guide
Great tour! Our guide Nikolai was funny, wise and kind. We really appreciate the experience!
We joined the free food tour around Sofia in Bulgaria organised by Balkan Bits. It was fantastic. We tried a lot of different foods and drinks and were given a lot of information about the origins of the things we tried. It was a 2 hour tour and I would highly recommend it.
Excellent 2 hour overview of the city with a lot of historical and interesting information given during the tour.
We had a fantastic experience on the Sofia walking tour with Free Sofia Tour. Our guide Kris was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the city’s history and culture. The tour was very well structured, covering both the main landmarks and lesser-known spots, which made it especially interesting. What we appreciated most was the balance between historical facts and storytelling – it never felt like a lecture, but rather a lively and insightful conversation. Overall, this was a highly professional and enjoyable tour, and we would definitely recommend Free Sofia Tourto anyone visiting Sofia. Thank you for a great experience!
Yoan was just fantastic and really interesting. Se were very frresed but very enjoyed! Thank you so luxch! We laughed a lot too and learned so much about Bulgaria and its history
