Discover Sofia’s Unique Ancient Heritage – 5 Museums Included

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About this activity

Discover Sofia’s hidden past beneath the city streets! Walk through the underground Roman ruins of ancient Serdica, where history, legends, and everyday life from 2,000 years ago come alive. ✅ Tickets included

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Peter's Tours

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–13 years) · Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years) · Seniors (81–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Ticket for the Metro
Included: Tickets for Ancient Complex Serdica
Included: English guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Saint Sofia Church

10 min

This is one of the oldest church in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, dating to the fourth century. In the predecessor building took place the Council of Serdica held most probably in 343 and attended by 316 bishops.
The Rotunda Church of St George

10 min

This is a Late Antique red brick rotunda in Sofia, Bulgaria. Built in the early 4th century as Roman baths, it became a church inside the walls of Serdica, capital of ancient Dacia Mediterranea during the Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire
Stop 3

30 min Admission included

Travelers will see the Roman Empire's heritage- 2-6 c.
The West Gate of Sofia

10 min

The Western Gate of Serdica is protected by towers – in the preserved section of the fortress wall a pentagonal tower is next to the gate and another triangular tower – in close proximity. The Western gate of Serdica is located between "St. Joseph" Catholic Cathedral, Todor Alexandrov boulevard and the Monument Symbol of the City of Sofia.
Central Hall

10 min

Travelers will see the Northern Gate of the City Serdica
Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex

20 min Admission included

Travelers will visit the museum which has part of the Roman City Serdica. Inside could be seen ancient streets and part of buildings
Bulgarian National Library (St. Cyrill and St. Methodius National Library)

15 min

The Library's collection contains nearly 8.5 million documents. Every year, it receives about 70 000 publications. The National Library “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” is the largest book treasury in Bulgaria. We will visit the Library inside.
Central Mineral Baths -- Banski Sq 1

30 min Admission included

Travelers will see the Roman Heritage which is inside the Baths Building 2-6 c.