- The Bells (Kambanite) - The tour will start with a morning pick up from your hotel/accommodation in Sofia at 9:00. First, we will show you Sofia from above. We will drive with the car up to Vitosha mountain and will reach an old chair cabin lift station, from which you will admire a great view of the city and the surrounding mountains. Our next stop will be at one of the most interesting and significant monuments from the Communist period- park “The Bells”. It was constructed in 1979 by the daughter of the last Communist leader of Bulgaria by the initiative called “The flag of peace”. Children from both sides of The Iron curtain were meeting each other and making bells which are presented in the park.
- National Museum of History - We will continue our journey to the National history museum. This will be a great introduction to Bulgarian history. You will learn how intense was the life on the Balkans and how ancient is our nation.
- Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex - When we finish, we will head toward the historical center of Sofia. We will visit one more museum- Sofia history museum where you will learn about our 20th century monarchy period when Sofia became the center of our country. Also during the day tour, the remains of the Roman city of Serdica will be revealed by visiting the Roman ruins, St. Sofia church, and the rotunda of St. George. Other highlights will be Alexander Nevski cathedral, the symbol of the city, the monarchy palace, Sofia University main building, a piece of art from very late 19th century, the parliament and of course the Communist administrative center
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Transport by modern vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Despite being the capital of a nation for a relatively short period, Sofia has a rich and vibrant history. Our highly skilled guides will accompany you in your exploration, supplemented with visits to two museums, The National Archaeology Museum and Sofia History Museum. The former museum will enlighten you about Bulgaria’s ancient heritage, while the latter will divulge the history of our country during the 20th century monarchy period, when Sofia transformed into the heart of our nation. As part of the day tour, we’ll uncover the remnants of the Roman city of Serdica, visiting places like the Roman ruins, St. Sofia church, and St. George’s rotunda. We’ll also showcase other notable sites such as the Alexander Nevski cathedral - the city’s emblem, the royal palace, the main building of Sofia University - a work of art from the late 19th century, the parliament, the Communist administrative center, the captivating view of the “Horseshoe”, and the historic “The Bells’ monument.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- We understand your concerns in relation to COVID 19, therefore we’ve taken the needed measures for you to feel safe. All our guides and drivers go through regular medical checks, wear masks during the tours and in each vehicle, we have a disinfectant spray. Furthermore due to the situation nowadays we organize tours only for small groups (up to 7 persons) and we have the option for private tours.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
