Bulgaria · HISTORY TOURS IN SOFIA
Thracian settlement, Roman Serdica, five centuries of Ottoman rule, a kingdom, then forty-three years of one-party government. These 10 tours pick their period and stay with it, with prices and running times.
Cross into Serbia from Sofia for Roman ruins, Skull Tower, Nis Fortress, a Nazi camp, local food, and Balkan history.
“We had an ok experience with this tour, a wait in the border, the point of places we went were very informative with so much history. It was a shock when we got to the border as the WC situation has still typical Turkish squat toilet and we have to pay to use it.”
Review of Sofia’s small-group history tour, covering major churches, Roman ruins, local stories, practical value, and guide tips.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and organized. I appreciated his attention to details and history. We were able to get to quite a few sites and he gave restaurant recommends and other tips at the end.”
Explore Sofia’s communist past in a classic Trabant, with hotel pickup, socialist art, major landmarks, and personal stories from an English-speaking guide.
“Definitely book this tour. Informative and iconic. Cover a huge amount of the city and information. Incredible!!”
Visit Bulgaria’s Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave from Sofia on an affordable guided day trip with transport, audio guide, and mountain views.
“Excellent experience. Krisa, our guide, very good: she explained everything very well, very complete the information she has provided, as well as being at all times pending so that we were well (she has been able to help and reassure us during the journey to Ivan Rilski cave). She is an excellent professional and person.Auto-translated”
Cook three Bulgarian dishes, shop Sofia’s Women’s Market, and enjoy a private meal with local guide Mariela.
“I had great time taking the cooking class with Mariela. The experience started even before I arrived to the kitchen. I contacted her on WhatsApp and together we decided the time of day for the class, as well as tailoring the the three course menu to my preference. I got to learn a nice technique to slice an onion and loved the roasted vegetables salad. In addition of being a patient mentor, Mariela is an interesting person to talk to. Let her tell you about her vast experience as a cook, hotel manager, real estate person and her travles round the world. On the down side, we ended up with…”
Review of Sofia’s private half-day tour, pairing Boyana Church, the National History Museum, and central landmarks with a guide.
“Excellent guide, showed us parts of Sofia we would have missed. He was very knowledgeable about Sofia and Bulgaria history, and very educated in his explanations. Boyana and the National History Museum were impressive and worthwhile Only negative was the small, uncomfortable car.”
Hike Pirin’s Banderishka Lakes from Sofia, then explore Bansko’s old quarter on an intimate, weather-dependent day tour.
“Laura as a tour gide is absolutely amazing. Best driver and guide. That's it. End of 100 of whatever mandatory ... this is stupid, because I write what I want.”
Explore Plovdiv’s Roman ruins and Old Town, then taste six Bulgarian craft beers on a small-group day trip from Sofia.
“The tour was so much fun and I really enjoyed trying local food and beer. I learned a lot too on the drive there and and back and had great company. I would highly recommend this to anyone!”
Visit Zemen Monastery, Boyana Church, and Bulgaria’s National History Museum on a private, guide-led day trip from Sofia.
“Very well organised trip to 2 fantastic places that we couldn’t do on our own.”
Escape Sofia for a private Vitosha hike, Bulgarian breakfast, Boyana Church, and Bulgaria’s National Historical Museum.
“We had THE BEST day! Our guide, Yulian, was absolutely incredible! Made the day so special for us! The views were breath taking and we had a wonderful day together with Yulian.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
