Tours & Activities in Sofia
Our free English and Spanish language sightseeing walking tours of Bulgaria's capital have been the #1 way to explore Sofia since we first started in 2010. You can join us 365 days a year. No matter the weather conditions!
Please note we do not accept groups larger than 9 people. Any split group reservations will be canceled at the meeting point and our guides will refuse your participation on the tour. If you are coming with a large group - contact us in advance for a private tour.
Starting point: Sofia City Court/Palace of Justice, Sofia (2, Vitosha Boulevard)
Free Tour in English:
EVERY DAY at 11AM, 2PM
Free Tours in Spanish:
EVERY DAY at 11AM
EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT 6PM UNTIL DECEMBER 31
The best attraction in Sofia according to TripAdvisor users. Approved by Tourist Service Municipal Company at Sofia City Municipality.
Every tour is both fun and educational, the perfect introduction to the city and its thousands of years of history. Discover Sofia in a fun and interactive way through the eyes of our enthusiastic local guides.
Our guides are waiting ONLY in front of the 2 lion statues in front of the Palace of Justice. Other providers might operate in the area.
Tour Route:
- Start: Palace of Justice
- Sveta Nedelya Church
- Coat of Arms of Sofia
- Statue of Sofia
- Church of St. Petka
- Largo Square ruins
- Banya Bashi Mosque
- Sofia Synagogue
- Bath / Museum of Sofia
- Mineral waters
- Council of Ministers
- Former Communist Party Headquarters
- Presidency
- Rotunda of St George
- City Garden
- National Theater Ivan Vazov
- National Gallery (Former Royal Palace)
- Russian Church and Military Club
- St. Sophia Basilica
- End: St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Welcome to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria!
During the sightseeing walking tour we will get to know the Bulgarian history background and cultural heritage through the main sightseeing spots in the historical part of the center of Sofia.
Just few of the main spots part of the tour :
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- St. Sofia Church
- Royal Palace
- National Theater “Ivan Vazov”
- “Independence” Square and Serdica Ancient Complex
- Banya Bashi Mosque and the Synagogue
- plus more
You will also learn more about stories from ancient times, near past and what are some of the favorite places of the locals. While exploring will share with you my favorite hidden gems in heart of the city that you might enjoy later on during your stay in Sofia.
Let’s go!
In a 2-3 hours (or so depending on the group) walk through Sofia city's main see sights, my visitors receive 3000 years of condensed history of Sofia, Bulgaria, and the Balkans. My personal multi-disciplinary approach to history (culture, sociology, and international politics) helps my visitors connect the dots on simple matters and make sense of complex issues.
The story behind the story is things that you would not find in brochures, blogs, tourist guides, and ordinary books.
All my visitors leave with further recommendations for what more there is to do and see in Sofia and Bulgaria.
If you're into history, culture, and food, and want to avoid the standard (A4) tours and cliches, this is the right tour for you.
Sofia’s free communist tour, featuring a Trabant is now available every Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 am. The meeting point is in front of the piece of the Berlin Wall next to the National Palace of Culture and across the street from Starbucks on (Fridtjof Nansen Str.) The tour is approximately 2 hours long and features an iconic classic car called a Trabant.(Due to emission regulations the Trabant car will be available between March and November.) The object of the tour is to take you back in time and make you feel what life was like for people living in Bulgaria during the communist era. Our focus is not to put you to sleep with statistics but rather show you what kind of challenges people had to deal with both during and after the communist era. This is a tour for everyone that is curious about this period in history. This is why we have not put a price on it. We believe that everyone traveling to Bulgaria should have an opportunity to take something away with them. Useful information: The tour will require the use of the metro for one stop, if you need assistance with purchasing a ticket your guide will provide it. Also please dress appropriately for the weather. No Reservations required. Groups of 10 or more please let us know by email.
Sofia is home to incredible murals, quirky street art pieces, and stylish graffiti. But where is the best art in the city? Join our free walking tour to discover Sofia’s thriving urban art scene.
WHEN? Every day
WHERE? Meeting point: Statue of Sofia- at the base of the statue.
START: May to September - 6 pm // October to April - 3 pm
DURATION: 2 hours
LANGUAGE: English
HOW MUCH? Тhe tour is free to join and open to everyone. Don’t forget to tip and thank your guide for the experience. Every time you attend a tour with us, you are contributing to the local urban art scene.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT:
- Curated and guided walk with a selection of graffiti and street art pieces in Sofia’s city center. The tour is in English.
- Understand the roots of graffiti and street art, where is the difference
- An experienced guide with great knowledge of urban art and local culture
Welcome to Sofia!
Sofia is an ancient city dating back to Roman times. It features architectural artifacts from the Byzantine Empire , Ottoman Empire, and Soviet architecture .
I would like to share with you all my local knowledge, share with you these personal stories of people who created Sofia and Bulgaria and help you have fun in our capital.
On this tour I will guide you through the history of Sofia .
Our starting point will be Sofia University, then we will go to the Sofia Central Library , the monument of Vasil Levski (the national hero of Bulgaria) and then end up taking photos and admiring the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral .
In the meantime I will tell you the story of this jewel of the Balkans. We will then head to Independence Square where the Bulgarian Parliament is located and where you can find a statue of the Russian Emperor Alexander .
We will then head to the famous Kristal garden with a statue of Stefan Stambolov . We will then head to Alexander Batemberg Square where I will share with you some interesting secrets and stories from the Soviet times.
We will also explore the national theater "Ivan Vazov". Our tour will continue towards the Presidency and the Roman ruins of Sofia .
You will have the opportunity to see the "Sveta Nedelya" church and we will end our tour by exploring an Ottoman era mosque.