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
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.
Balkan Bites is an attempt at providing travelers to Sofia with the first free daily food tour in Europe and maybe the world. The idea is to take a tour of some of the more interesting and trendy family owned restaurants that Sofia has to offer and enjoy some traditional Bulgarian cuisine, while hearing about some of the history and customs that helped make them became staple foods in Bulgaria, by our trained guides. Maximum number of guests: 15. Bookings are valid till 2 p.m. so please be on time. Groups of 4+ should contact us in advance. We cannot accept bookings of larger groups or same day reservations.
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.
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
If you want to see the most beautiful among hidden sights around Sofia this is your best chance!
Just about 50 km out of our capital is situated one of the wildest and most unknown areas even among Bulgarians. The area is so poor and depopulated and the municipality doesn't care that beholds one of the most amazing sights in the country which on other hand preserves it from the crowds of tourists.
This tour is perfect if you searching for a one day adventure and you want to visit beautiful unspoiled nature combined with amazing picturesque viewpoints and a 700 year old temple on a rock just above a beautiful lake!
If you're interested can also see our family property where I restore with natural materials and mainly my arms 130 year old clay house.
The final point can be reached by a little bit of hiking and a car, train and long hiking, bus, bike or even by boat (can find you a horse too). If you don't have a car the best option is the train but then there are 9 km hiking in direction (can shorten this by my car). The tour could last from 4 to 10 hours depending on the transport you choose, your pace and desires.
Please book at least 48 hours earlier otherwise I can't react to organise!