Private Tour

Sofia Self Guided Audio Experience

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Mobile ticket

Discover Sofia's captivating secrets through an immersive audio journey that puts you in complete control of your adventure. Unlike rigid group tours, you'll uncover exclusive historical narratives and hidden stories that most visitors never hear, from ancient Roman ruins to Soviet-era mysteries. Our expertly crafted narration brings each location to life with compelling storytelling and fascinating details, delivered through crystal-clear audio that's both engaging and easy to follow. Choose your own path through Bulgaria's dynamic capital, spending as much time as you wish at each remarkable site while experiencing the city like a knowledgeable local friend sharing their most treasured insights.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

1. Complete Flexibility - Tour at Your Own Pace: This is a self-guided audio tour, NOT a GPS-guided tour. You have complete freedom to choose which attractions to visit, explore in any order you prefer, start and finish wherever you like, and even split the tour across multiple days. Spend as much time as you want at each location and take breaks whenever needed.

2. How You'll Receive Your Tour Materials: On your selected travel date, before your start time, you'll receive your private access links through your booking platform's messaging system. Link 1 provides your complete audio guide playlist featuring all attractions, and Link 2 gives you your interactive itinerary map with individual guides for each location. Simply click each link and select "Proceed to external site" to access your materials—your links lead directly to trusted platforms (SoundCloud and Google Maps) where your private tour content is hosted. Your private access links remain valid until your tour is complete (maximum 6 days), giving you complete flexibility to explore at your own pace. If you experience any difficulty accessing your audio guides or itinerary map, please contact us and we'll be happy to assist you.

3. Using Your Audio Guides (Link 1 - SoundCloud): Open the SoundCloud link in your web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.). You'll see a playlist of all attraction audio guides organized in a suggested order. You can listen before your tour to plan which attractions interest you most, or play them as you arrive at each location. Simply scroll through the playlist, tap any attraction to play its audio guide, and use play/pause controls as needed throughout your tour.

4. Using Your Interactive Map (Link 2 - Google My Maps): Open the Google My Maps link in your web browser - not the Google Maps app. You'll see all attractions marked with headphone icons. Navigate by either tapping directly on any headphone icon on the map, or tapping the tour title below the map to view a complete list of attractions. When you select an attraction, a popup window appears with a clickable link to that location's audio guide.

5. What to Bring & Prepare: Essential items: headphones/earphones, fully charged smartphone, and internet access. Before your visit, review both links to familiarize yourself with the attractions and audio content, then decide your priorities and create your own route or follow our suggested order.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

Bulgaria's grand transportation gateway stands as a magnificent testament to the country's ambitious modernization efforts of the early 20th century. Built in 1888 and extensively renovated, the station showcases striking architectural elements that blend European elegance with Bulgarian craftsmanship. Your audio guide reveals the fascinating stories of political figures, artists, and revolutionaries who passed through these halls, including secret meetings during communist times and dramatic escape attempts. Explore at your leisure while learning about the station's role in connecting Sofia to the wider world, and discover hidden architectural details that most travelers overlook, including symbolic decorations that tell the story of Bulgaria's struggle for independence.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Step into Sofia's vibrant commercial heart, where centuries-old trading traditions continue within walls that have witnessed the city's dramatic transformations. Built in 1911, this architectural gem combines Ottoman influences with modern European design, creating a unique atmosphere that your audio guide brings to life through stories of merchants, spices, and social upheaval. Wander freely through the bustling corridors while learning about secret communist-era black market operations and the fascinating characters who shaped Sofia's culinary landscape. The guide reveals hidden details about the building's construction, wartime survival stories, and the role this market played in preserving Bulgarian food culture during decades of political change.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Admission fee

Private access link to the audio guide in one playlist for all 16 attractions

Private access link to a tour itinerary map of 16 attractions with audio guide individually

Private access links are valid until your tour is complete (maximum 6 days)

Audio devices (earphones and internet / Wi-Fi)

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