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Sofia Walking Tour: Explore Historical Landmarks and Taste Traditional Bulgarian Breakfast
4.5
6 Ratings
Sofia
Immerse yourself in Sofia's rich history and culture on this guided walking tour. Explore historical landmarks, indulge in a traditional Bulgarian breakfast, and discover the city's diverse heritage. Book now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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City Tour - With this guided tour you will have the chance to see and get to know the history behind Sofia`s historical landmarks located in the center. The capital of Bulgaria has preserved heritage from different cultures and epochs- Roman, Early Christian. Ottoman, Bulgarian, Soviet. You will walk by all of the important buildings while your guide is telling you their stories.
The most popular sights are Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the second biggest on the Balkans, Saint George Rotunda- the oldest church in the town, dating back to the 4th century and Saint Sofia Basilica- the medieval symbol of Serdica, built in the 6th century.
Other interesting places that will be seen are the Parliament, National Theater “Ivan Vazov”- one of the most beautiful buildings in the town, the former Royal Palace, the administration of the President, the mineral springs.
This tour will also give you the chance to taste typical Bulgarian breakfast called banitsa (pastry delight, prepared from dough and cheese) and ayran (salty yogurt drink). It is a well know and very popular breakfast in Bulgaria. You will also try some “kozunak” (kind of a sweet bread) and “mekitsa” (slightly similar to chiros).
What's Included
- Enjoy a traditional Bulgarian breakfast including banitsa, ayran, and dessert.
- Experience the town with a professional live guide.
- Explore the heart of the town on a sightseeing tour.
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a journey to discover the rich history embedded in the heart of Sofia, the Bulgarian capital. This tour allows you to explore the city’s significant landmarks, reflecting diverse cultural and historical periods - Roman, Early Christian, Ottoman, Bulgarian, and Soviet. As you stroll past these architectural marvels, a guide will help you delve into their fascinating stories. Enjoy complimentary entry to Sofia’s three most renowned attractions - Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica and Saint George Rotunda.
The excursion also offers an opportunity to sample traditional Bulgarian breakfast selections, namely banitsa (a delectable cheese-filled pastry) and ayran (a refreshing, salty yogurt beverage), a beloved breakfast combo among locals. Additionally, experience the unique taste of a local dessert, with its variety changing seasonally.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Location
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ben_m
Apr 15, 2024
Piotr was a fantastic... - Piotr was a fantastic guide, his knowledge was great. The laid back atmosphere was excellent. would thoroughly recommend this. 11/10 experience.
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Mishtavince
Apr 9, 2023
Walking tour with breakfast - Had an amazing walking tour with tour guide Yanislav. Top man with a lot of interesting stories and historical facts. Was very clear in his explanation and was indeed very knowledgeable in his field.
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Catherine
May 22, 2019
Best way to see the city! - My friend and I really enjoyed our guided tour of the city- we were lucky enough that no one else booked that day, but I would imagine this to be busier in the summer. Our guide was so thorough and passionate about Sofia- we could tell he really knew his stuff! It was lovely to have the breakfast mid way through as it meant we could sit down and enjoy the city before carrying on. I would definitely recommend this tour if the weather is good!
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Sudhir
Sep 14, 2017
We had a fantastic time on this... - <p>We had a fantastic time on this tour. We were lucky that day we had to see a local wedding party at the same time we were there. Our guide Chimmy was wonderful host. She took us around the places we haven't seen earlier in Sofia. She was wonderful guide. We would definitely recommend the tour.</p>
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Michelle.harness
Oct 31, 2017
Our guide was fantastic, very... - <p>Our guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and accommodating, we saw areas that we had not previously seen and were really pleased with this aspect of the tour.<br/>
However we did not get a 3 hour tour as advertised, ours only lasted for two hours and we didn't get any 'breakfast, food tasting or beverages' which was really disappointing, we were glad we had something to eat before we started the tour. This was no fault of our guide's, he was unaware of this when we questioned him about it.</p>
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