10 Museum Visits in Bulgaria Worth Booking

Admission Ticket to the Museum of Illusions in Sofia - Why the staff improve the experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 659 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $17Our pick

Explore Sofia’s Museum of Illusions for clever photo tricks, family fun, helpful staff, and an easy one-hour break indoors.

“Nice trip to the Illusion museum. Good way to escape the summer sun for 1 hour or so. First time there, and staff were friendly and approachable. We went in the afternoon, and though it was busy, we didn’t have any problems with experiencing some of the exhibits. I don’t think you can spend more than 1 hour here, as there’s not quite enough to keep you entertained and engaged.”

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Museums, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Veliko Tarnovo Tours

Admission Ticket to Illusions in Museum in Veliko Turnovo

2.Admission Ticket to Illusions in Museum in Veliko Turnovo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $15

Explore five floors of optical illusions, science, art, and hands-on photo moments at Veliko Tarnovo’s Museum of Illusions for $15.58.

“A surprising and unexpectedly beautiful experience! The staff members presenting the experiments and helping with the photos were so kind—they took some amazing, album-worthy pictures for us ❤️. You absolutely cannot miss this museum; it is incredibly interesting! ❤️”

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Communist History Tours, Museums, Sofia Tours, Tour Reviews

Buzludzha Monument and the Museum of Socialist Art

3.Buzludzha Monument and the Museum of Socialist Art

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $108

Review of Sofia’s Buzludzha Monument tour, with the Museum of Socialist Art, mountain views, practical tips, price, and honest drawbacks.

“Great tour, our guide was fantastic she was very knowledgeable about not only the tour but any questions I had along the way. Made for a fantastic experience and an amazing day seeing the countryside. The buzdluzha is well worth it, the photos do not do it justice it's an incredible building and the views from the mountain are unbelievable as well”

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Museums, Sofia Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Art Gallery Sightseeing Tour in Sofia

4.Art Gallery Sightseeing Tour in Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

Explore Sofia’s sacred icons, royal art, and modern galleries on a two-hour guided tour with an included drink.

“Excellent tour with Yoannna who was able to provide a very informed commentary about the art we were viewing. Good sample of art from early ages to contemporary.”

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Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket

5.Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 14 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $22

Explore Varna Archaeological Museum with a flexible English self-guided visit, ancient gold, Roman finds, and guaranteed entry for $22.48.

“This was a total rip off. I spent $11.50 for admission instead of a few lev. They gave me nothing & told me to read the English on the walls. You should be ashamed of yourselves for selling this”

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Boyana Church Visits, Historical Tours, History Tours in Sofia, Museums, Private, Sofia Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Sofia Half Day Tour with Boyana Church and National History Museum

6.Private Sofia Half Day Tour with Boyana Church and National History Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $126

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.”

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Self-guided Tour in the Museum of Socialist Art

7.Self-guided Tour in the Museum of Socialist Art

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $8Best value

Review of Sofia’s self-guided Museum of Socialist Art tour, with practical details on cost, exhibits, timing, value, and what to expect.

“No recomiendo para nada esta "Guia" ya que se trata de un PDF de 2 hojas y media”

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Private Tour in Museum of Glass and Museum Submarine Glory near Varna

8.Private Tour in Museum of Glass and Museum Submarine Glory near Varna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $33

Tour two unusual Varna-area sights: a working glass museum and Slava submarine in Beloslav, with tickets and guide included.

“Wow!!!! Another gem in the Varna area! We took this private tour of the two newest sights in Bulgaria. Both the Museum of Glass and the Slava submarine are worth visiting!”

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Boyana Church Visits, Historical Tours, History Tours in Sofia, Museums, Sofia Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Zemen Monastery, Boyana Church and National History Museum Tour

9.Zemen Monastery, Boyana Church and National History Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $193

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.”

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Self-Guided Tour in ISKRA Historical Museum

10.Self-Guided Tour in ISKRA Historical Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $22

Explore Kazanlak’s Iskra Historical Museum at your own pace with an e-guide, museum ticket, Thracian treasures, and flexible hours.

“After booking you are given an electronic guide which i could load on my phone and tablet and explore the museum on my own. Really handy and at my own pace! No groups, no physical guide. Excellent”

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10 Museum Visits in Bulgaria Worth Booking

Admission Ticket to the Museum of Illusions in Sofia

1.Admission Ticket to the Museum of Illusions in Sofia

Admission Ticket to Illusions in Museum in Veliko Turnovo

2.Admission Ticket to Illusions in Museum in Veliko Turnovo

Buzludzha Monument and the Museum of Socialist Art

3.Buzludzha Monument and the Museum of Socialist Art

Art Gallery Sightseeing Tour in Sofia

4.Art Gallery Sightseeing Tour in Sofia

Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket

5.Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket

Private Sofia Half Day Tour with Boyana Church and National History Museum

6.Private Sofia Half Day Tour with Boyana Church and National History Museum

Self-guided Tour in the Museum of Socialist Art

7.Self-guided Tour in the Museum of Socialist Art

Private Tour in Museum of Glass and Museum Submarine Glory near Varna

8.Private Tour in Museum of Glass and Museum Submarine Glory near Varna

Zemen Monastery, Boyana Church and National History Museum Tour

9.Zemen Monastery, Boyana Church and National History Museum Tour

Self-Guided Tour in ISKRA Historical Museum

10.Self-Guided Tour in ISKRA Historical Museum

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