Private Sofia Night Tour with Bulgarian Folklore & Dinner
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
See Sofia’s landmarks and enjoy a Bulgarian dinner and folklore show on this 4-hour evening experience. Take time on sights such as Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the National Library and National Palace of Culture, all illuminated against the night sky. Then, visit a folk-style restaurant for a hearty Bulgarian dinner and folklore, featuring traditional songs, dance, and music.
A captivating experience to remember.
Your choice of a package is between privately-guided and self-guided tour.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
One of the top sights in the Bulgarian capital Sofia. Please, note the working times of the sight.
Saint Nikolas Russian Church
One of the top sights in the Bulgarian capital Sofia. Please, note the working times of the sight.
Options
Privately guided
Our transport,guide,logistics Pickup included
Self-guided
Your transport, our logistics
What‘s Included
4-course dinner (3 meals and bread) with drinks at traditional restaurant with dancing & music
Professional guide (if the privately-guided option is chosen)
All information in an electronic leaflet
Transportation (if the privately-guided option is chosen)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if the privately-guided option is chosen)
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Meeting points
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Aleksander Nevski Square, Sofia Bulgaria
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Boo Hoo
patbB104ON,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We booked with trip advisor or Viator. We missed the night because Turkish Airline was extremely late in getting us to Sofia at 10:30. Pm. . We lost all the way around. I was not happy
Sofia tour guide
X4328TGfranciscoa,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour with excellent guide Hristo! He showed us the city Sofia and historical places with explanation and clarity. Very friendly and always attentive. Highly recommended!!
Excellent excursion with...
Francisco A,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent excursion with private guide. We toured Roman ruins, historic buildings, hot springs, all with the corresponding explanation. The guide was clear, respectful and accurate. Then we went to a restaurant where we had dinner and saw a very entertaining dance show. It was very interesting. Thank you!!!
tourist trap
Renzi l,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00This “Sofia Night Scenic Tour with Dinner and Folklore Show” was the worst experience ever booked. A real tourist trap. First of all, no guide present: for hundreds of euros they only give you a PDF, without any real accompaniment. The description on the site is ambiguous and designed to mislead: if you do not understand the mechanism for “choosing the guide”, you find yourself screwed. The restaurant is a classic tourist-catcher: poor food, very low quality, no Service. The “folk show” is nothing more than a cheap staging, far from the promised authenticity. The level of professionalism is zero: rude staff, uncooperative and, most seriously, they left us alone in the evening without even helping us find a taxi. Three women abandoned at night, in a foreign country: simply crazy. Outrageous Price quality ratio, absolutely disproportionate. This tour is deviously structured to draw money and not offer anything advertised. A legalized scam that shouldn't even be sold on Viator. Avoid it at all costs.
Way overpriced and underwhelming
Jennifer V,May 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00I was very disappointed in this tour but the guide was great. She was lovely and shared great knowledge and history. The information given was misleading and for the price we paid, this tour seemed exceedingly lacking. First, it was a walking tour, no driver. So, it should be written as such. When we got to the first place on the tour, on the metro, it was closing in a few minutes. We barely saw the inside before they kicked us out because it was closing. All the other places were closed by the time we arrived and we didn’t make it to all mentioned sights on the tour. We had to grab a taxi to make it to the restaurant on time. The restaurant was fine, but the food was not worth the price either. The dancing was fun and neat to see. After the performance it turns into a dance party of modern dance songs. Overall, you see the outside of buildings, so it should not read admission is included as there are no admissions. Essentially it was WAY OVERPRICED and very under delivered.
Great experience! Fantastic evening!
EKaterina1710,May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed it. Ate really well traditional, had wine and water, had all the courses could not eat all. The program was beautiful. Very enjoyable.
Great experience for all ages!
WorldTravelerDora,Aug 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience for the whole office and the occassion. We started with a walking tour with a local guide and then we moved on in a traditional Bulgarian restaurant where we saw the show and enjoyed it a lot! Very delicious food!
Dont waste your money..
Martin D,Aug 4, 2023
- Review from Viator
1.00Was suppose to have a private tour, but tour operator added 2 other traveler at the very last minute (but i paid the rate for private tour). Guide was less than knowledgable about the history, she simply red from her mobile phone (googlewikipedia). Paid for pick-up and return to my place, but when we got to the restaurant the guide just left us there (she had something else to do) and i had to call a taxi to be able to get back home.
The true Bulgaria in the capital Sofia
EKaterina1710,Jun 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic local experience! Actually quite a hidden gem! We loved the tour, the food and the folklore. What a nice evening it was!
An avsolute mist while in Sofia
EKaterina1710,Jan 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We wanted to experience the Bulgarian food and culture and we got it avsolutely right. We booked the self-guided trip option as we knew Sofia a bit. The restaurant was wonderful, the food delivious and the show was totally worth. Very delighted what we got! Recommend to everyone who wants to get to know Bulgarian culture, traditions and people.
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