Sofia Highlights 2 Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour
Description
Want to explore Sofia's main landmarks in just 2 hours? Then this walking tour is for you! You will get to see 20 of the city's most famous spots, learn about Sofia's and Bulgaria's history in a fun and interactive way, and learn more about local habits and traditions. All this while being accompanied by an enthusiastic professional local guide. We meet right in front of Sofia's most famous building - the St Alexander Nevski Cathedral, which you will also be able to enter as part of the tour.
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You will meet your guide right in front of the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. The tour will start with an overview of the history of Sofia and Bulgaria. You will then learn about the cathedral's fascinating history. As part of this guided tour, you will also be able to enter the building.
The lion statue and a memorial complex are dedicated to all Bulgarian heroes. You will also learn about the significance of the lion.
Learn the story behind the church that gave the city its name.
The place that makes all your wishes come true. How come? Come and join us! We'll explain.
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.
A favorite of a lot of locals. You can really feel the youthfull spirit of Sofia when passing through this park.
Arguably one of Sofia's most beautiful buildings, dedicated to Bulgaria's most beloved author Ivan Vazov.
Sofia's oldest building is well hidden. Another gem dating back to Sofia's glorious Roman past.
Once a mosque - now Sofia's oldest museum.
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.
Out of the ruins of WW2, the Largo of Sofia was constructed by the new communist power, symbolizing the strength of the regime. You will see the Council of Ministers, the National Assembly, and the Presidency.
The building that once housed Sofia's Central Mineral Baths now houses the Sofia Museum.
Sofia existed from such an early age because of its mineral waters. During this tour, you will be able to try them—do not hesitate—they have healing powers!
Sofia's beautiful Synagogue is the biggest on the Balkan peninsula. We'll share the extraordinary history of the Bulgarian Jewish community.
Today, this is Sofia's only functioning mosque. Learn about the story of the Bulgarian Muslim community.
Below Sofia's modern-day center lies the ancient city of Serdika. We'll jump back in time and walk around the impressive excavations.
The beautiful statue of Sofia and the controversy surrounding it.
Sofia's biggest catholic church and the story of the small catholic community in Bulgaria.
You will learn the tragic story of the biggest terrorist attack that ever took place in Bulgaria.
The tour finishes right next to the beginning of Sofia's main pedestrian street - Vitosha Boulevard. A perfect stop to continue your day by having some lunch at one of the numerous restaurants you will find nearby.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(671)
We loved our tour with Ivaylo! Great guide, interesting storytelling, answered all of our questions and did a great job keeping us in the shade on a hot day. Thank you!
Great chance to find out the most important facts about the city's past along its landmarks. Our guide, Ian, was very knowledgeable, and shared plenty of fun facts with the group. A great experience overall.
Nice tour,not too much walking more talking and explaining a lot of Sofia s history.
The Free Guided Tour of the city organized by 365 Association Sofia Tours was very, very nice. Evidently the reputation of these tours is well-known and, even though it was January 1st, there were many of us, enough to keep several guides busy. We took the tour in English, spoken in an absolutely understandable way by our guide, who was knowledgeable and at the same time entertaining. They made us understand Sofia, one of the "minor" European capitals, in its complex history and its fantastic heterogeneity.
Kris was an amazing guide. He showed us the most important sights in Sofia while providing interesting and concise background for them.
Ivo was awesome. Really friendly and kind person, who told us interesting stories while making us laugh and informed at the same time.
Nice experience. Free of charge.
Martin is an excellent person and professional
Relaxed, great guide , funny and educational
The tour was amazing, thanks to our guide Ivaylo!!! I have done already many free tours in different cities, and this one was one of the best ones. Ivaylo is very knowledgeable person with a right amount of critical thinking! He is very passionate about the history, and at the same time has a great charisma. This all together makes him a truly great guide with a profound understanding of what he is talking about. He is definitely not one of these guides, who are doing it only as a side job to get extra money. We left well entertained, informed and very inspired! Thank you!
