Guided Walking Tour of Sofia
4.8
(144)
🕑 2 hours
Free cancellation
Forget planning routes, researching sites, and boning up on history. See all Sofia’s key attractions and learn the stories behind them too on this great-value small-group walking tour: perfect for history buffs. Sights include the ruins of the Roman-era east gate, the 4th-century Rotunda of St. George, the Byzantine St. Sofia Basilica, the Ivan Vazov National Theater, and the Cathedral Saint Alexander Nevsky.
Languages:
English
📍pl. "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski", 1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
🏢Operated by City Tour Ltd.
Highlights
- ✓Discover Sofia’s Roman, early Christian, Ottoman, and Soviet history
- ✓Explore Roman ruins and Byzantine churches, and admire landmark buildings
- ✓Enter the Rotunda, St. Sofia Church, and Cathedral St. Alexander Nevsky
- ✓Enjoy personal attention in a party of maximum 10—or even just your group
What you'll see & do
- ✓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: 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.
- ✓Monument of Tsar Liberator: The walking tour continues with admission to the monument “Tsar Liberator” - an equestrian monument in the center of Sofia.
- ✓Russian Church: The next stop is the beautiful temple of Eastern Orthodox Christianity, known as the Church of St Nicholas the Miracle-Maker. The church was built in the style of Russian Revival Epoque and its unique architecture would definitely make an impression on you.
- ✓National Theater “Ivan Vazov”: The following stop is the National Theatre - another important landmark of Sofia. The theatre's Neoclassical building, with its golden plated decoration, designed by famous Viennese theatre architects is also a symbolic image of the capital itself.
- ✓Serdica Roman remains: Afterwards, the city tour heads straight to the heart of the ancient Roman town Serdica – remains of which were found during the subway building in 2015, right between the Presidency and the Council of Ministers.
- ✓Presidency and Parliament: You will see both buildings from outside. The tour guide will explain who and when they were constructed by and other interesting facts from the communist period.
- ✓Central mineral springs: The earliest documentary of the oldest springs on the territory of Sofia is the one next to the Central Market (Halli). It was known and used in the ancient times - the rest you will hear as well as curious stories directly from your guide.
- ✓Rotunda “St. George”: This is a temple of early Christianity and is the best-preserved building from ancient times, in Sofia.
- ✓Church “Sveta Nedelya”: The cathedral of Sveta Nedelya is an orthodox church, with patron Saint Nedelya. The square next to the cathedral is a central point and is well-known for historical events during royalism.
- ✓The Sofia Court House Known as the Palace of Justice, this building in Sofia, accommodates several courts in the city and is famous for its beautiful architecture and rare interior.
- ✓Vitosha bulevard (pedestrian area): The last stop is at the beginning of the pedestrian area of Vitosha bulevard.
What's included
- ✓Walking sightseeing tour in the heart of the city
- ✓Professional live guide
- ✓Private/ Small-group tour (10 people max)
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
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
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 32.00
Guided Walking Tour of Sofia
4.8
(144)
🕑 2 hours
Free cancellation
Forget planning routes, researching sites, and boning up on history. See all Sofia’s key attractions and learn the stories behind them too on this great-value small-group walking tour: perfect for history buffs. Sights include the ruins of the Roman-era east gate, the 4th-century Rotunda of St. George, the Byzantine St. Sofia Basilica, the Ivan Vazov National Theater, and the Cathedral Saint Alexander Nevsky.
Languages:
English
📍pl. "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski", 1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
🏢Operated by City Tour Ltd.
Highlights
- ✓Discover Sofia’s Roman, early Christian, Ottoman, and Soviet history
- ✓Explore Roman ruins and Byzantine churches, and admire landmark buildings
- ✓Enter the Rotunda, St. Sofia Church, and Cathedral St. Alexander Nevsky
- ✓Enjoy personal attention in a party of maximum 10—or even just your group
What you'll see & do
- ✓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: 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.
- ✓Monument of Tsar Liberator: The walking tour continues with admission to the monument “Tsar Liberator” - an equestrian monument in the center of Sofia.
- ✓Russian Church: The next stop is the beautiful temple of Eastern Orthodox Christianity, known as the Church of St Nicholas the Miracle-Maker. The church was built in the style of Russian Revival Epoque and its unique architecture would definitely make an impression on you.
- ✓National Theater “Ivan Vazov”: The following stop is the National Theatre - another important landmark of Sofia. The theatre's Neoclassical building, with its golden plated decoration, designed by famous Viennese theatre architects is also a symbolic image of the capital itself.
- ✓Serdica Roman remains: Afterwards, the city tour heads straight to the heart of the ancient Roman town Serdica – remains of which were found during the subway building in 2015, right between the Presidency and the Council of Ministers.
- ✓Presidency and Parliament: You will see both buildings from outside. The tour guide will explain who and when they were constructed by and other interesting facts from the communist period.
- ✓Central mineral springs: The earliest documentary of the oldest springs on the territory of Sofia is the one next to the Central Market (Halli). It was known and used in the ancient times - the rest you will hear as well as curious stories directly from your guide.
- ✓Rotunda “St. George”: This is a temple of early Christianity and is the best-preserved building from ancient times, in Sofia.
- ✓Church “Sveta Nedelya”: The cathedral of Sveta Nedelya is an orthodox church, with patron Saint Nedelya. The square next to the cathedral is a central point and is well-known for historical events during royalism.
- ✓The Sofia Court House Known as the Palace of Justice, this building in Sofia, accommodates several courts in the city and is famous for its beautiful architecture and rare interior.
- ✓Vitosha bulevard (pedestrian area): The last stop is at the beginning of the pedestrian area of Vitosha bulevard.
What's included
- ✓Walking sightseeing tour in the heart of the city
- ✓Professional live guide
- ✓Private/ Small-group tour (10 people max)
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
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
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 32.00