Communist Walking Tour of Sofia
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Find out what it was like on the eastern side of the Iron Curtain by joining our Communist tour. A 45-year-long period compressed in about 3 hours, including the factors that led to it, its aftermath and how it affects present-day Bulgaria. The main goal is to present this controversial period of Bulgarian history in an objective and informative way.
Topics include World War 2, education, healthcare, industry, housing, economics, and culture.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sofia Court House
The first stop of the Sofia Communist Tour.
365 Association Sofia Tours
The Palace of Justice in Sofia is the starting point of the Sofia Communist Tour.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Gratuities
Options
365: Communist Tour
Reviews
705 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended
215harriss,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent tour with a great tour guide. Lasts around 3 hours. The admission fee is well worth it and the atmosphere is top-notch. It is best for those looking to learn some interesting facts about the communist past of Bulgaria.
..
dorraa554,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide Annie she was gorgeous I liked the way she explained and dealt with tourists
Fascinating tour for history buffs and tourists alike!
natashagT8459VV,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nikola was an incredibly knowledgeable and engaging tour guide who taught our group so much, all while managing to remain unbiased and share both the positive and negative aspects of Bulgaria’s time under communist rule. This is a worthwhile trip for anyone interested in Bulgaria’s history. The tour company is so lucky to have Nikola on their team!
A must!
Trek66124090230,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience, the guide made it very interesting since the information shared were insightful with a personal touch that made everything more special. I highly recommend to include this tour on your bucket list of things to do in Sofia.
Great tour, very interesting
423dieterv,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed our tour with Niki. A lot of interesting information and details, told from a neutral perspective and with a personal touch. Definitely things you would miss if you visit the city without a guide. One tip maybe: pay a little bit more attention to the positioning towards the group. When moving position a lot, some things don't get heard well.
Worthwhile and enjoyable activity
Robert s,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An informative and enjoyable tour, covered a lot of ground throughout Sofia.
Good tour
sophiakX4347JZ,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martin was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the topic. The tour was interesting and worth doing.
Exzellent Tour an unique experience
liviaw313,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yoan told us, based on buildings and characteristical things, the story of the communist era. He made a good mix of „Hard fix“ and Storys from his Family, which gave me a good insight of the time. He was passionate About telling us many things he knew. 10/10 would recommend, 100% worth the money.
Great way to walk around the city
JoseCampos C,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was very informative and took us to parts of town that I otherwise would not have seen. Our guide was passionate and captivating.
The history of the iorn curtain for "Dummies"
420jesperd,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tur supassed my expectations, the guide Matias was very good at conveying history from ww2 to 89, spiced up with storys from his own family. The tour shut be compulsory for everyone visiting the capitol ☺️
From €18.00
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Related Experiences
Operated by 365 LTD