Sofia Walking Private City Tour

4.9 (137 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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The Russian Church — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Pavlina at The St Aleksandar Nevski Cathedral, Sofia — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The Sofia City Tour is a great possibility to discover its rich history and to get acquainted with its present.

The city of Sofia offers beautiful buildings, Roman remains, old churches, extremely interesting archaeological complexes and of course thousands of bars and restaurants where you can taste traditional Bulgarian dishes.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Easy Bulgaria Travel Ltd

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–10 years) · Youth (11–15 years) · Adults (16–74 years) · Seniors (75–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional Tour Guide's service

Not included

Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

The second oldest building in Sofia dating to the 6th century. Remains of earlier churches can be seen under the ground level dating to the 4th and the 5th century. Together with the ancient churches one can admire more than 50 Roman tombs dating between the end of the 2nd and the 5th century.
National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria

5 min

Pass by the Bulgarian National Assembly
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

25 min

The most important and the most beautiful cathedral in Sofia, the biggest on the Balkan Peninsula and one of the biggest among all Orthodox churches in the world.
Saint Nikolas Russian Church

5 min

Admire the elegant guilted domes of teh Russian church.
National Art Gallery

5 min

The Natuional Art Galley is housed in the building that served as a Royal Palace to the former Royal families of Bulgaria.
City Garden

15 min

Walk through the City garden and feel the aristocratic spirit of Sofia from the 19th century.
Ivan Vazov National Theater

15 min

Admire one of the very few buildings that has been restored in its original architectural style after the WWII.
The Presidency Building

10 min

See the change of the guards at the Presidency Building
Stop 9

15 min

Visit the pearl of Sofia, the oldest building in the city, dating to the 4th century
Stop 10

10 min

Get acquainted with the communist architecture
TSUM

20 min

Walk around original Roman Ruins dating to the 5th and the 6th century. Experience walking on a Roman street from the 6th century. Visit Roman houses, public buildings, Roman bath and a toilet :).
Stop 12

10 min

The Regional History Museum has been housed in the former public bath. Beautiful local architecture from the begining of the 20th century.
Banya Bashi Mosque

5 min

The only active mosque in Sofia, build in 1567.
Central Hall

10 min

The covered market built in 1911.
Sofia Synagogue

10 min

Absolutely beautiful, the Sofia Synagogue is a symbol of the peaceful cohabitation between Christians and Jews over the centuries.
Stop 16

Passing by

The Statue of St Sofia is a symbol of the city, erected in 2001.
Stop 17

5 min

A beautiful church, famous in our history with the bloody accident in 1925 against the Bulgarian King.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

In front of the Saint Nedelya church
In front of the St Alexander Nevski Cathedral

End point

End of the tour is in front of the St Nedelya church or in front of the St Aleksandar Nevski Cathedral.

Pickup points

Sofia Balkan Palace
Sense Hotel Sofia
B1 Downtown Hotel
Eurostars Sofia City
Arte Hotel
Maria Luisa By Introvert Hotels
Slavyanska Beseda Hotel
Flower
Rosslyn Thracia Hotel Sofia
Rila Hotel Sofia
Les Fleurs Boutique Hotel
Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel

and 9 more pickup points

We can meet you at the St Aleksander Nevski Cathedral or in front of the St Nedelya church, at the beginning of the main pedestrian street - Vitosha. If your hotel is located within the specified area, we will pick you up from the hotel.