Full Day SURVA Kukeri Traditional Folklore Festival Guided Tour
Overview
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Rarely would one attend such a venue - just next to the dancing and jumping teams of the keen participants. The colorful masks, made out of leather, feathers, beads and many other things show us the creativity and in the same time the deep understanding of symbols from antiquity until nowadays.
We will be able to touch the fir costumes, to hear and see the heavy belts of bells - brass and copper, to see the exhausted but content and happy faces of the participants under the sounds of folklore music.
Please NOTE: The timing includes the time needed for the transfer between Sofia and Pernik as well as some time available to yourself for having meals or moving around taking photos from the actual performances etc.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Regional History Museum Pernik
Pernik museum of mining is only 1 out of the three museums of such type in Europe. Practically it utilizes one of the oldest mining galleries in Pernik and has been functioning as a museum since 1986. Our guide will meet us and will introduce us to underground secrets and facts while walking in the boots of the workers!
SURVA traditions and folklore festival has been taking place since 1966 and while initially, it was happening every second year, its popularity changed the event to be held now annually! Directly related to our pagan heritage these traditions have been transferred to Christianity and now they present significant folklore beliefs and customs.
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Full Day SURVA Kukeri Traditional Folklore Festival Guided Tour
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Expenses of personal character - i. e. souvenirs, meals, drinks, etc.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A beautiful experience, perfect in every detail
AnnaCalavera,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took this tour to attend the Surva Festival for two consecutive days. The guide, Philip, was very kind and helpful, as well as knowledgeable, and he tailored the tour to our needs regarding times and places to visit. He accompanied us everywhere, explained many interesting things, and answered all our questions. He was very professional, yet friendly. The festival is a wonderful experience in terms of folklore, tradition, and even fun. We saw absolutely incredible masks and costumes. I will definitely return in the future to experience it again.
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