Half Day Tour around Sofia and the mountains with Thermal Spa

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

During the 5-6 hours trip, you will see really amazing places and landmarks, starting from our meeting point St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, then going by car/van to the breathtaking, 186-metre tall TV tower - Kopitoto ("The Hoof"), situated on top of Vitosha mountain at 1,348 m altitude. You will have unique opportunity to walk around the cliff and take stunning pictures of Sofia from the TOP :)! Next stop will be the popular UNESCO heritage - about 900 years old - Boyana Church. After the visit we go to a very nice traditional Bulgarian restaurant. When we finish our lunch (not included) we will go to another amazing place in the nature - Pancharevo lake and the hot spring mineral pools there :)! Regardless of the weather you will have the pleasure to dip yourself in the hot mineral waters in a outdoor swimming pool with a magnificent view of the lake :)! We will spend 1-2 hours there and then we will bring you back to the starting point in Sofia - St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral :)!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

This is our meeting point and all travelers will have a guided tour inside of the cathedral before we start our trip!

15 minutes • Admission Included

National Museum of History

The National Historical Museum in Sofia is Bulgaria's largest museum. It was founded on 5 May 1973.

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

WiFi on board

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Half Day Tour around Sofia and the mountains with Thermal Spa

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

43 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent time
Inga M,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Rado was absolutely amazing, we enjoyed the views, the company and he shared so many advises with us on where to go in the next few days :)
Fantastic experience
J6121FLtrevorw,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fantastic tour, Rado was so helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend this tour. We had a great time Rado. Thank you Trevor
Amazing tour
rameshmaugi,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. Enjoyed. Highly recommend for a half day tour, Perfect timing. Amazing tour with great tour guide, very friendly.
Excellent Sofia experience
710MARKB710,,Mar 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a fantastic trip, we particularly enjoyed the tv mast and special view of Sofia, the thermal swimming pool and the delicious lunch in a rustic traditional Bulgarian restaurant. Dimitry our guide spoke very good English and was very helpful and knowledge . We learned a lot about Bulgaria and Sofia.
Like among friends
913sebastianc,,Feb 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic team, friendly and empathetic. They made us do a different and unusual excursion. Sympathy and comfort. To be recommended
Do it
Nicholas S,,Aug 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great host and tiny group ( 4 of us) Excellent lunch at one of oldest cafe around Sofia. Sent photos of the experience after as well
Superb
335jada,,Aug 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience is exactly as described in the app. Very well organized and properly timed. You get to see a glimpse of the historical and cultural sites along with a local taste at one of the oldest restaurants in Bulgaria (Limoncheto - very tasty food with authentic atmosphere & reasonable prices - yes you read it right). The tour’s guide called Yadoslav is very knowledgeable about Bulgaria’s history - he gives you insightful information in a subtle way. Moreover, he goes the extra mile by engaging with the participant and discussing commonalities between the two cultures (if any) and recommending the best places in town to visit and explore. I really enjoyed my time. An experience not to be missed.
Awesome experience
vladimirvA5049KQ,,Jul 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great itinerary to see important sights around town. Comfortable ride. Informative tour and overall pleasant experience. Amazing local food too.
Half day Sofia tour
SouthToffee,,Jul 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A good tour with a good variety of places. We had already visited a couple of the sites, but this had been with a personal guide. On the second visit, we were able to roam by ourselves. The tour finished at a thermal spa. At each stop the guide took a photo and sent them on afterwards. Included with these was a video of the route taken.
Have fun - Bulgaria
Lavandin C,,Jul 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is my first time in Bulgaria, and my friend recommended me to take a half-day trip to Rado, the companion is an old couple from the UK, we had a great day. I really like hot spring water spa, I feel very relaxed after the bath, and recommend the holiday to experience, because people are relatively few. We were enjoying Bulgarian food together, and I liked cold soup-cocoa cheese soup and stew with red sauce. Rado is a lively local tour guide who shares his adventure stories and is professional and interesting, responsible and loving his country.