Secrets, Facts & Legends of Sofia: Full Day Tour
Description
Despite that Sofia is very young as the capital of a country it has a very long and dynamic history. You will be lead through it by our highly educated guides and also with the help of two museums – The National Archaeology Museum and Sofia History Museum. In the first one, you will learn about the ancient heritage that Bulgaria has and from the second you will learn about our 20th century monarchy period when Sofia became the center of our country. Also during the day tour, the remains of the Roman city of Serdica will be revealed by visiting the Roman ruins, St. Sofia church, and the rotunda of St. George. Other highlights will be Alexander Nevski cathedral, the symbol of the city, the monarchy palace, Sofia University main building, a piece of art from the very late 19th century, the parliament and of course the Communist administrative center, the stunning view of the “Horseshoe” and the legacy of “The Bells".
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Itinerary
The tour will start with a morning pick up from your hotel/accommodation in Sofia at 9:00. First, we will show you Sofia from above. We will drive with the car up to Vitosha mountain and will reach an old chair cabin lift station, from which you will admire a great view of the city and the surrounding mountains. Our next stop will be at one of the most interesting and significant monuments from the Communist period- park "The Bells". It was constructed in 1979 by the daughter of the last Communist leader of Bulgaria by the initiative called "The flag of peace". Children from both sides of The Iron curtain were meeting each other and making bells which are presented in the park.
We will continue our journey to the National history museum. This will be a great introduction to Bulgarian history. You will learn how intense was the life on the Balkans and how ancient is our nation.
When we finish, we will head toward the historical center of Sofia. We will visit one more museum- Sofia history museum where you will learn about our 20th century monarchy period when Sofia became the center of our country. Also during the day tour, the remains of the Roman city of Serdica will be revealed by visiting the Roman ruins, St. Sofia church, and the rotunda of St. George. Other highlights will be Alexander Nevski cathedral, the symbol of the city, the monarchy palace, Sofia University main building, a piece of art from very late 19th century, the parliament and of course the Communist administrative center
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up all of our clients from any point in Sofia
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- We understand your concerns in relation to COVID 19, therefore we've taken the needed measures for you to feel safe. All our guides and drivers go through regular medical checks, wear masks during the tours and in each vehicle, we have a disinfectant spray. Furthermore due to the situation nowadays we organize tours only for small groups (up to 7 persons) and we have the option for private tours.
Reviews(2)
This excursion is the best way to get a full-view of Sophia in one day, as it covers everything. Our expert guide, Mika, was simply the best and my daughter and I had a wonderful time with her. As an archaeologist, she was able to share stories and detailed information as we walked through the National Museum of History, and she brought the long, fascinating history of Bulgaria to life for us. The weather did not cooperate for us to be able to do everything as planned, but Mika was flexible and made the day work out perfectly. We did two trips with BulTrips during our stay in Sophia, and I definitely recommend them. Their planning and communication, and most of all their people, are top-notch!
Rosen was an excellent guide, providing very interesting insights about Sofia and Bulgaria in general. Very educational tour and a good way to explore Sofia in a single day.
