Most tours stop at Buzludzha. We include the Shipka Freedom Monument — the hilltop battleground where Bulgaria's liberation was decided in 1878 — and the only rose museum where you see Bulgarian rose oil made the same way it has been for three centuries. Three iconic experiences, one small group, one passionate local guide. Maximum 8 people means you get real conversations, real stories, and real Bulgaria.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $263.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
Our day starts towards the Valley of the Roses - one of the symbols of Bulgaria. The journey is very scenic and follows the Balkan Range - the longest chain of mountains in Bulgaria. The rose oil is traditional here for centuries and there is a specific place with unique climate and soil where Rosa Damascena is growing. We will visit the museum of Roses in Kazanlak where we will find out more about the process of extracting the oil from the flowers.
We continue on a high mountain street towards the Shipka monument - a symbol of freedom for every Bulgarian and arena of epic battles during the Otoman period in the late 19th century.
Our adventure then will take us to Buzludzha - the cradle of the Communism in Bulgaria. The huge unique monument erected on the top of the Balkan Mountain, was officially open in 1981 personally by the dictator Todor Zhivkov. Today it is still a sacral place for the Communist party since the annually congress is traditionally held there. Besides this, it is such a magnificent landmark in the nature.
We pick up from any location in Sofia
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
From Sofia: Rose Valley, Shipka & Buzludzha Small Group Day Tour lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $132 per person for this Sofia experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $263. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 8:30 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up from any location in Sofia Pickup points include Hotel Sofia Palace.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Magical Tours Bulgaria.
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Dobrin was a fantastic guide full of knowledge about different topics and a great conversationalist. The day was really interesting and entertaining. 100% recommandable trip!
Thank you so much for the kind words. It was my pleasure to take you around. Muchas gracias. Dobrin
Our guide, Dobrin, was very kind, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip enjoyable. Although the rose season was almost over when we visited, the tour was still well worth it. Shipka and Buzludzha were both impressive—not only for their rich historical significance, but also for the beautiful scenery along the way. It was a memorable and meaningful day trip from Sofia.
Thank you very much for your feedback. Highly appreciated. Best regards Dobrin
Great tour! The guide is a friendly and knowledgeable person who made us feel comfortable right away. The entire trip is very well planned - there is no sense of rushing and it is a pleasure to explore areas beyond capital itself. The transport is punctual and safe. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in places that are less touristy yet still full of charm and atmosphere. 10/10
Thank You so much for the kind words. It was my pleasure to meet you and to take you around. All the best. Dziękuję.
very professional & knowledgeable
Thank you so much for the kind words. It’s been a pleasure and we hope to see you again. Best regards
Phenomenal tour! We saw the structure and the ideal symbol of a country compared to other Bulgarian places and perhaps the most significant! But not only! The valley of roses and also the monument of freedom not as bad as other interesting spots! Thank you Dobrin!
Ciao Alessandro! It’s been a pleasure. Grazie Mille. Dobrin
Fantastic experience Despite the cold and the heavy snow Dobrin did everything to be able to make this hike. We traveled a long time in the snow and walked through the high snow Dobrin is an exceptional, helpful and kind guide We also did an unscheduled taking me to see the Arch of Liberty placed in the Balkan mountains difficult to reach because of the heavy snowfall. Thanks for everything Dobrin
Grazie mille! Magical Tours Bulgaria Team
Wednesday 28th May 2025 Victor did everything he could to make our day a memorable one. He's a safe, patient driver and Speaks good English
Thank you so much for the kind words. Best wishes
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Sofia: Rose Valley, Shipka & Buzludzha Small Group Day Tour | 11 hours | 5.0 (7) | $132 | |
 Buzludzha Monument and The Rose Valley Day Tour From Sofia 13 hrs | 12 hours | 4.5 (24) | $69 | View |
 From Sofia: Buzludzha, Rose Valley & Thracian Kings Tour | 10–12 hours | 4.5 (2) | $109 | View |
 From Sofia:The Valley of the Roses&Koprivshtitsa Small Group Tour | 11 hours | 5.0 (13) | $56 | View |
 Buzludzha, Shipka Monument of Freedom, Shipka Memorial Church & Golyama Kosmatka | 7 hours | 5.0 (3) | $140 | View |
 Buzludzha Monument and the Socialist Museum Small-group tour | 10 hours | 4.8 (28) | $103 | View |
 A Day trip to the Thracian Kings, The Valley of Roses & Buzludzha | 6–7 hours | 4.6 (14) | $119 | View |