Private Tour

Sofia’s Golden Streets: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Sofia has been a crossroad in the Balkan peninsula for centuries, and a melting pot for ancient people and cultures.

On this self-guided audio tour, I’ll tell you about the Bulgarian capital’s rich heritage and why it’s unique within Europe.

The tour starts at the St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral. From there, I’ll take you down Sofia’s historical boulevards and famous yellow-brick streets, while sharing insights about the Bulgarian capital’s emblematic architecture.

At the Palace National Art Gallery, I’ll tell you the story of how the missing Mausoleum of Georgi Dimitrov is linked to the fall of communism in Bulgaria. You’ll pass the National Assembly of Bulgaria, the former headquarters of the Communist Party, before the tour ends with a stunning view of the Monument of Saint Sofia, the patron of the city,.

Whether you’re a return visitor or just getting to know Sofia, this 60-minute tour is a great introduction to Bulgaria’s culturally rich capital.

Additional Info

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 self-guided audio tour starts at the St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral. And on this tour, I’ll tell you about the Bulgarian capital’s rich heritage, and why it’s unique within Europe.

Admission Not Applicable

Crystal Garden

Follow my recommendations for exploring more of the city’s highlights after the tour, including the trendy Vitosha Boulevard and the Crystal Garden, a park beloved by locals for a drink on a summer’s evening

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

App for Android and iOS

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Smartphone and headphones

Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Food and drink

Transportation

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