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Excellent Walking Tour of Sofia
This was an excellent, informative tour. Our guide was super knowledgeable and shared a great deal of history with us.
Private & Ultimate Sofia 2,5-hour Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $22 / person
- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 11 reviews
- Languages
- DE, RU, EN, IT
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- VisitBulgariaOn Bespoke Experiences
- Meeting point
- In front of the Cathedral before the steps.Choose between privately-guided and self-guided tour option.
Description
Merge yourself with the crowds to see the beauty of the Bulgarian capital Sofia in a quick and professional manner with the best local guide. Choose between a privately-guided and self-guided tour option.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 6
- Adult (ages 16–70)
- $22
- Child (ages 5–15)
- $15
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $125.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 5.
Tour Options
Itinerary
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
One of the emblematic sights in Sofia. Superb attraction with great significance.
National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria
The imposing building where the government operates with superb history behind it.
Statue of Tsar Alexander II
Facing the Houses of Parliament this monument is a fantastic start of the tour in Sofia.
Saint Nikolas Russian Church
Beautiful architecture, gold domes and lots of history.
Ivan Vazov National Theater
One of the most beautiful buildings in Sofia where the best performances takes place daily.
National Art Gallery
One of the iconic attractions in the Bulgarian capital Sofia
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
One of the top sights in Sofia.
Catedral de Sveta-Nedelya
Right in the heart of the capital is this imposing church.
Saint Nikolai Sofiyski
Another great sight in the center of Sofia to enjoy.
Banya Bashi Mosque
Sofia has got a lot of Ottoman sights from the 500 years of Turkish occupation. This is one of the main ones in Bulgaria.
The Rotunda Church of St George
Understand more about the history of this sight in the ancient Serdika town, nowadays Sofia.
The National Palace of Culture is an emblematic building with gardens and fountains in the center of Sofia. It's breathtaking place.
What's included
Included
E-guide with all sights info
Audio guide & conversational audio guide
The best local guides (if the privately-guided option is chosen)
Professional guiding services in English (if the privately-guided option is chosen)
Not included
Pick up and drop off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
11 reviews
How it compares in Sofia
- Starting price $22 is 62% below the typical $57 for tours of similar length in Sofia
Excurgo comparison of 602 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private & Ultimate Sofia 2,5-hour Walking Tour take?
Private & Ultimate Sofia 2,5-hour Walking Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 12 stops.
How much does Private & Ultimate Sofia 2,5-hour Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $22 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 $125. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private & Ultimate Sofia 2,5-hour Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does Private & Ultimate Sofia 2,5-hour Walking Tour cost for children?
Children aged 5–15 pay from $15, adults from $22.
Can I cancel Private & Ultimate Sofia 2,5-hour Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is In front of the Cathedral before the steps. Choose between privately-guided and self-guided tour option. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private & Ultimate Sofia 2,5-hour Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, RU, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(11)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
R
Sofia Walking Tour into Bulgaria's History
very good tour with lots of history information. Beautiful sites. Tour guide has amazing knowledge of both history / culture.
E
Will do it again
One of the very nice ways to explore the Bulgarian capital when you do not have the full day. Very nice local guide, excellwnt English and helpful with everything else we needed!
7
If again, it's just the guided variant.
We wouldn't do the self-guided tour like that again. Unfortunately, the dots on the Google map are not numbered consecutively or organized differently. Neither is the description. You have to search to connect the sights with the descriptions and unfortunately there are not all points descriptions/info included. So the tour was unfortunately very exhausting and unrelaxed. However, this applies expressly ONLY to the self-guided variant. We cannot judge the guided tour.
J
Tailor-made guided tour
Had a good tour from a guide who had an answer to all our questions. So no standard talk and standard round, but custom. Learned a lot from culture, history and people.
H
Great Sofia Experience!
An amazing tour! Very knowledgeable guide. Great experience for adults and kids. Do not hesitate to book it!
Operator response
Hello Helen, Thanks for your great review! The Private & Ultimate Sofia 2,5-hour Walking Tour is one if its kind and we are totally happy that you are another super excited customer! We welcome you back anytime you will visit again! Best regards, Hristo
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Fun and interesting, a must do tour!
Amazing tour! So informative and interesting. Hristo was great, super knowledgeable and accommodating to our needs (me being partially handicap with a walking disability) and our interests, cultural, social and historic.
Operator response
Hello Emily, Thanks for your genuine feedback! All the team is fantastic. We all always go the extra mile and the Private & Ultimate Sofia 2,5-hour Walking Tour of Sofia is one of the best local experiences. Sincere thanks from the whole team and we all expect you anytime you visit Bulgaria soon! Best regards
J
Self-guided tour
This visit consists of an E-guide in PDF format sent to you the day before. The concept is good, you can visit the city center at your own pace (we took well between 4 and 5am taking the time and enjoying the coffees). Service was offered in French, so we chose this option, rather than English. I regret it (I speak fluent English) because the text contains quite a few errors that make it sometimes risky to read. It is strange because our contact, very kind, seems to have a perfect written French (exchanges by SMS). It would also be really interesting to add a photo of each place, to help us identify it at each step. In any case, we enjoyed our visit to Sofia which made us walk well!
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Bonjour Johann, Merci pour votre commentaire, mais nous doutons que vous utilisiez notre e-guide. C'est dans un français parfait. Comme la communication avec notre personnel. Cette visite a 2 options - guidée privée et autoguidée que vous avez réservée. Nous vous souhaitons la bienvenue chaque fois que vous souhaitez visiter à nouveau la Bulgarie. Meilleures salutations, Hristo
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Great tour and expert knowledge!
The tour was organized very professionally and the tour company kept in touch all the time making sure everything was smooth. The guide Yordan showed a lot of enthusiasm and expert knowledge making the whole experience very enjoyable! He showed our group of 7 people all the main highlights of Sofia with the nice insider tips and interesting info which we expected. I definitely recommend it!
Operator response
Hello Denitsa, Thanks for your objective review! We do appreciate it. The walking tour of Sofia with all the sights is excellent opportunity to get to know the capital of Bulgaria and experience it. Yordan is top! We are delighted that you liked our tour and you were part of it. Best regards, Hristo
C
very good wolking tuour in Sofia!
There are many church and museum in Sofia. 2.5h is the best walking tour with guide. He knows very well about history in Bulgaria!
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Hello, We appreciate your time to review the tour. We always go the extra mile for all our customers. We welcome you back to Bulgaria to experience all our other tours in the country. Thanks!
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