Self Guided Walking Tour of Sofia with Audio Guide

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About this activity

Explore Sofia at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your phone. You get a clear map of all 10 stops, simple directions through Google Maps, and short audio stories you can play when you reach each location.

The route covers downtown Sofia, from St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral to the Central Mineral Baths, passing sites like the Saint George Rotunda, the Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex, and the Ivan Vazov National Theatre.

Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and explore freely. No groups, no schedules. Audio and text available in 7 languages.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Written guide: German, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Ciceru

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Audioguide about each point of interest along the tour
Included: Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Included: Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文

Not included

Not included: Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
Not included: A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)

Itinerary

St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Passing by

Start your walk at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Just open Ciceru nearby to begin exploring the massive neo Byzantine exterior, where golden domes and marble façades express Bulgaria’s gratitude carved in stone.
Saint Sofia Church

Passing by

View the Church of Saint Sofia from the outside. Its austere red brick walls and quiet presence reveal the ancient building that gave the city its name and its idea of wisdom.
Stop 3

Passing by

Admire the Russian Church from the street. The green roofs and gilded onion domes create a fairytale silhouette that broadcasts imperial influence without stepping inside.
Ivan Vazov National Theater

Passing by

Stand before the Ivan Vazov National Theatre and take in its Neoclassical façade. Columns, pediment and surrounding garden set the stage entirely from the open square.
Stop 5

Passing by

Pause outside St. Nedelya Church and observe its rebuilt dome and solid form. The exterior carries the weight of one of Sofia’s darkest historical moments.
Stop 6

Passing by

View the Saint George Rotunda from the courtyard. This red brick cylinder, Sofia’s oldest building, tells two millennia of survival through its walls alone.
Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex

Passing by

Walk around the open air ruins of ancient Serdica. Streets, foundations and glass covered remains show Roman Sofia directly beneath modern traffic.
Stop 8

10 min

Stand beneath the Statue of Saint Sofia and observe the towering bronze figure. This modern symbol replaced a Soviet monument and now watches over the city crossroads.
Banya Bashi Mosque

Passing by

Admire the Banya Bashi Mosque from the outside. Its single dome and minaret rise above the street, marking the last active Ottoman era mosque in Sofia.
Central Mineral Baths -- Banski Sq 1

10 min

Wrap up your tour at the Central Mineral Baths. Take a moment to enjoy the colorful façade, thermal fountains and historic building before ending your walk at the city’s geothermal heart.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Start your walk at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Just open Ciceru nearby to begin exploring the massive neo Byzantine exterior, where golden domes and marble façades express Bulgaria’s gratitude carved in stone.

End point

Wrap up your tour at the Central Mineral Baths. Take a moment to enjoy the colorful façade, thermal fountains and historic building before ending your walk at the city’s geothermal heart.