Top Sofia Architecture Tours

Want to explore Sofia's main landmarks in just 2 hours? Then this walking tour is for you! You will get to see 20 of the city's most famous spots, learn about Sofia's and Bulgaria's history in a fun and interactive way, and learn more about local habits and traditions. All this while being accompanied by an enthusiastic professional local guide. We meet right in front of Sofia's most famous building - the St Alexander Nevski Cathedral, which you will also be able to enter as part of the tour.

Discover Sofia's captivating secrets through an immersive audio journey that puts you in complete control of your adventure. Unlike rigid group tours, you'll uncover exclusive historical narratives and hidden stories that most visitors never hear, from ancient Roman ruins to Soviet-era mysteries. Our expertly crafted narration brings each location to life with compelling storytelling and fascinating details, delivered through crystal-clear audio that's both engaging and easy to follow. Choose your own path through Bulgaria's dynamic capital, spending as much time as you wish at each remarkable site while experiencing the city like a knowledgeable local friend sharing their most treasured insights.

With its mixture of Communist architecture, contemporary city life, and neoclassical charm, Sofia offers a great location to perfect your photography—not least because some of the best views are uncrowded. This private tour lets your instructor focus exclusively on your group, teaching you everything from managing manual camera settings to honing composition, controlling light, and using your creativity in post-processing.

Getting an in-depth experience of Plovdiv from Sofia in a day is tricky, but on this full-day tour, explore Bulgaria’s second city with a guide. Travel in a shuttle bus from Sofia and learn about the history of Plovdiv on a sightseeing tour through the city with your guide. Afterwards, take time to explore independently before returning to Sofia.

Learn what life was like in communist-era Bulgaria on a Sofia city walking tour. Meet your informative guide in central Sofia and check out the buildings and monuments that testify to its and Bulgaria’s 45 years on the eastern side of the Iron Curtain. See the Largo complex, former home of Bulgaria’s Communist Party; the Monument to the Soviet Army; the National Palace of Culture and more as your guide explains communist ideology and the everyday lives of Bulgarians during the controversial Cold War period.

Lovers of history will thrill to this action-packed private walking tour that takes you from the 4th-century Rotunda of St. George to grand 20th-century architecture. Stops include the Ottoman-era Banya Bashi Mosque, the Cathedral St. Alexander Nevski with its glorious icons, and the Ivan Vazov National Theater.

Embark on a quest where you will uncover the secret stories from the communism era of Sofia. Solve clues and unlock stories on your phone, as you discover the National Art Gallery, the Soviet Army Monument, and many more. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. So, are you up for an exciting city game? - Walk along Sofia’s city centre and visit the Temple of Bulgarian Martyrs, the Sofia University, and lesser-known places. - Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers. - Walk along the streets filled with remnants of communist times. - Enjoy the most interesting attractions from the communist past of Sofia. - Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. - Visiting the inside of the attractions you will encounter is not required for the game