Guided Walking Tour of Sofia
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
With this guided tour you will have the chance to see and get to know the history behind Sofia`s historical landmarks located in the center. The capital of Bulgaria has preserved heritage from different cultures and epochs- Roman, Early Christian. Ottoman, Bulgarian, Soviet. You will walk by all of the important buildings while your guide is telling you their stories. You will also enter for free the three most iconic places in Sofia- Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica and Saint George Rotunda.
This tour is done as a private tour without an additional charge if there is only one reservation for a given date and time which most often is the case.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral: The tour guide will meet you at the entrance of the cathedral. This is also the first point of interest where the tour will start. Your guide will explain the story of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and how, when, and why it was built. It is an indisputable truth that its representation is symbolic of the capital.
Saint Sofia Church
Saint Sofia Church: The second stop of the tour is Saint Sofia Church, one of the most valuable pieces of Early Christian architecture in Southeastern Europe. You will have the chance to enter the best-preserved basilica in the area.
What‘s Included
Walking sightseeing tour in the heart of the city
Professional live guide
Private/ Small-group tour (10 people max)
Gratuities
Options
Tour in English
Reviews
143 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great monuments
Joan M,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It is a capital with very large buildings and monuments and many cathedrals and churches are worth kicking but always looking at the ground because there are places that are very bad lack much maintenance
Information-packed and pleasant
SebKlu007,,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This is a information-packed walking tour of many major sights in Sofia and also provides excellent insight regarding the history of Bulgaria as a whole.
Educated guide who knew his history
mattym1239,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Tour had a lot of depth and the guide was excellent. I just wished we went to a few more places other than religious sites. I needed to see and understand more about Sofia.
Very informative and...
Margaret H,,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and interesting. Very friendly guide! We were the only two people on our English speaking tour and our guide was great!
Interesting guided tour with nice guide
Andrea K,,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Diana, our guide, showed us the main sights with competence, humor and excellent English on an individual tour.
Interesting trip, lots of...
Michael C,,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Interesting trip, lots of information put the city is good context. Amazing what there is to see and crazy they found much of it so recently.
Good experience - but for very old storytelling
birteh966,,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The guide good - but too much storytelling about old days. More contemporary information would be good. We saw exciting sights
Diana is Amazing!
Martin E,,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Diana was incredible. She gave a lot of information in a fun way in a timely fashion. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn about Sofia and Bulgaria
Not for us in 37 degs
Sarah M,,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The guide didn’t connect with us and wanted to focus only on history with no energy or connects He arrived late to start and didn’t keep To the shade where possible in 37 degs we asked twice to shorten or end the tour which he said wasn’t possible We told him we’d paid in full and were leaving he continued to follow us for some time very uncomfortable!!
Very low energy guide....
Alex M,,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Very low energy guide. Not very engaging of the group. Information provided about the city and country was minimal. Our walking pace was too slow .
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