Private Tour

Guided Visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Overview

Available languages

German

Russian

Chinese

Greek

Japanese

English

Italian

French

Hebrew

Turkish

Spanish

Mobile ticket

The Cathedral is one of the symbols of Bulgaria. Explore it inside and outside with a knowledgeable guide. You would understand an in-depth information, secret hints and its service today. Your entrance ticket is included in the price.

Choose between privately-guided and self-guided tour.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Admission

Choice between self-guided and privately-guided tour

E-guide with all info for your convenience

Tour of the Cathedral (in the privately-guided option)

What To Expect

St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Built in Neo-Byzantine style, it serves as the cathedral church of the Patriarch of Bulgaria and it is one of the largest Christian church buildings, as well as one of Sofia's symbols. The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia occupies an area of 3,170 square metres (34,100 sq ft) and can hold 5,000 people inside. It is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox Cathedrals and church buildings in the world, third-largest Orthodox Cathedral located in Southeast Europe.

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

Self-guided

Your transport, our logistics

Privately guided

Our transport,guide,logistics

Reviews

3.81

16 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Really good and a must while in Sofia or around
Hr N,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very informative activity with rich, interesting and useful information. Glad that we booked it and consumed it all. Alexander Nevsky cathedral is superb with this activity because you get to know so much.
Scam
Gema M,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
It's a scam. There's no guide or anything. The cathedral is free and they only give you a PDF of 2 sheets for you to read. NOT recommended.
Is the icon of sofia
Joan M,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
After visiting the wonderful parks of Sofia the visit to the cathedral is mandatory because it is beautiful on the outside and spectacular and great inside
Good information
Judi R,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
The tour is not an actual audio with headphones. It’s a pdf that is downloaded. Information is very good.
If you are in Sofia, it is worth seeing
Omar S,
Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Beautiful cathedral, a spectacular square, but as soon as you enter, you really see the Byzantine art a show I recommend it to all visitors who are in Sofia
Vititing Sofia for a week. It is worth a longer visit!
Kaos Kassandra,
Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A lot of valuable information about the history of Bulgaria. Our guide Dimitri was very well informed and gave us the whole historic panorama. For people interested in history really a good experience.
Beautiful
iledami,
Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful cathedral, both evening and day!! Free admission, very Characteristics the domes. Absolutely to see
Disappointed
Jana V,
May 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00
When we arrived there was not an English speaking person. Nobody was able to help us. We paid for a tour and did not receive one. I hope they will refund our money. We got the same experience as anyone who walked in. I would not recommend this tour.
Beautiful symbol of Sofia
azzurral2024,
Jan 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Stunning cathedral symbol of Sofia. The roof is very beautiful and with the reflection of the sun makes it fantastic. The interior is also very nice
Must see cathedral in Sofia October 6
raybyerley,
Oct 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a beautiful historic Cathedral commemorating people who died liberating Bulgaria. It is an easy walk from the city center. I attached several pictures including the outside and a few inside.