Full Day Sofia Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Sofia is one of the oldest cities on the Balkans found by the Thracian tribe Serdi. In 29 A.D. Sofia became the capital of the Roman province of Inner Dacia. Through the ages, the city played role as an important trading center in the Byzantine and Bulgarian Empires. Under Ottoman rule, Sofia was the center of Rumelia province. Sofia became the capital of restored Bulgaria in 1879, with a population of only about 12,000. Today many streets, buildings, parks, and even whole neighborhoods preserve the architectural style from the turn of the century. We will explore the compact city center, Boyana Church (UNESCO) and the National History Museum - one of the largest on the Balkans.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

English-speaking guide throughout the tour

Admission tickets for the Boyana Church and the National History Museum

Transportation with modern air-conditioned vehicle.

Meals

drinks

personal expenses.

What To Expect

Vasil Levski Monument

Your day of sightseeing starts from the meeting point - Vasil Levski Monument, just North of Alexander Nevski Cathedral. It is considered the biggest Orthodox basilica on the Balkans and it is a true architectural masterpiece It was built in 45 years time and financed only by the private donations of the people of Bulgaria. With your guide, you will explore it from outside and then from the inside.

Admission Not Applicable

Ivan Vazov National Theater

The theatre's Neoclassical building was designed by the famous Viennese architects Hermann Helmer and Ferdinand Fellner. It has a striking and very photogenic facade. Your guide will tell you more about the history of theatre and the symbolism of the figures presented on the facade.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

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Full Day Tour

Reviews

4.89

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The National Museum of...
Donna J,
Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The National Museum of History supplies a tour guide who gave a very nice overview in English. Excellent. The Boyana church was very interesting. Overview walking in Sofia gave us some insight on what to see next on our own.
Loved Seeing Sofia
KEColorado1,
May 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a great way to see Sofia! Hristo was my guide and he really knew his stuff. He even got us to the Boyana Church just before it opened, so we’d be first in line. I really appreciated that because the line that queued after was long. I highly recommend the tour because it gives you the main highlights of the city. It’s a good way to get perspective before diving into other activities. The tour company did a great job of providing important information. They made it easy to find the pickup location and the guide. I’ve seen this handled poorly by other companies, but this one was well planned.
Better than Expected
janao177,
May 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
"Your experience will be better than you expect", said the General Manager of Traventuria Svetoslav when we were communicating and preparing the programme. How right he was :). I visited Sofia and Bulgaria with a group of professionals as their guide and interpreter and prepared also some cultural programme - transfers, excursions, wine tasting - everything with the local agency Traventuria. They organized it all very promptly, answered immediately and offered perfect, professional services. Our guide Maria was excellent: knowledgable and very professional in all sences and both tours: sightseeing in Sofia and a day trip to the Rila Monastery were quite an experience - thanks to our guide. Should I visit Sofia in the future, I definitely will use Traventuria again.
Very nice
Martin D,
Jul 28, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Private tour. My guide was wondetful and on a bonus note spoke perfect french. He knew everything about the city...the history and local stories. 10/10 for him.
Good time!
John S,
Jul 12, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Regarding our tour guide Lubo, It's rare to find a tour guide that goes out of their way to entertain and educate guests beyond the superficial. Lubo, not only shared historical facts but also amazing personal anecdotes that blended well with the theme. All I can say is that if you book this tour ask for Lubo and it's a guaranteed good time. Resident expert that's super chill and knowledgeable!
A beautiful tour of Sofia
Gavin S,
Jul 12, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lubo was an excellent guide and proved to be very knowledgeable about Bulgarian history and culture. The tour was worthwhile and we saw many beautiful parts of Sofia that I would otherwise have not fully appreciated. The museum and Boyana church were definitely highlights including the California Sequoia in the gardens near the church.
Fab must do tour
SuzieWong T,
Jun 26, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We had a fabulous tour of Sofia's highlights with Chris. He is extremely knowledgeable and gave us brilliant insight into the long and varied history of Bulgaria. We can't recommend highly enough!
Always on a Sunday in Sofia!
TeddyLuProductions,
Sep 27, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Walking around central Sofia with Lubo was a special treat on Sunday ( but sorry he had to work) since the streets were empty until noon and the traffic was minimal. Lubo shared interesting Bulgarian history and personal life stories that enhanced our understanding of this beautiful city and country. He was very responsive to our quirky humor which added to our enjoyment. We had a delightful day with Lubo!
good trip
jinweiwhu,
Jun 25, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thanks for todor's good guide work, sofia is a beautiful and long-history city, we really like here. The lifestyle is great, and people are wealcome. You will find it's a peaceful and confortable,and plus, the food is beautiful.索菲亚很漂亮，这里的人们生活方式很悠闲，你可以享受生活，阳光很好，天空很好看，最重要的是，我们非常喜欢这里的人们的生活态度，感觉都很看重家庭和享受生活。最后，非常感谢导游todor，工作认真，态度非常好。