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valentina_m, Oct 2026
What to do in Bulgaria 🌟
We really enjoyed our trip to Rila Monastery! Great weather, a comfortable and safe drive, and above all, a fantastic guide, Apostolos. His interesting commentary, tips, and recommendations made the trip even more special – we got to taste some local treats and even attend a Mass in the church. Highly recommended!
Talitha_F, Sep 2026
Worth it!
This was a really fun day! Tune is a great guide, and my group had a lot of fun with him. If you’d like to get away from Sofia and see some interesting places in another part of Bulgaria, I really recommend this tour! Hopefully you get Tune as a guide!
Michele_W, Sep 2026
A Worthy Guided Trip Not to Miss
Ina is an amazing tour guide. She linked the history of the monument where we met to Bulgarian history back through the ages to the two stops on the tour and to current times. She guided us around the outside and inside of the Monastery making sense of all the art, and flagging what to look for in the Monastery. She also came equipped with art graphics so we were prepared to make the most of our time inside the Boyana Church. The trip ran like clock work, and their ability to get us reserved time in the Church and to get us there at our appointed time is commendable. All the participants, broken into two language groups, were respectful of each other under the artful direction of the two guides on the bus, which was much appreciated. The guides were mindful of the need for rest stops and coordinated bathroom lineups to minimize wait times, particularly at Boyana Church.
Victoria_K, Sep 2026
Great tour Peter!!
We thought Peter did a fantastic job of finding one of a kind food establishments in different neighborhoods, that served traditional delicious food. For instance... An alley cafe was our last stop and the owners mother made the charcuterie meats and the perfect ( don't know the name) phyllo dough round with pumpkin and cinnamon. Perfect! Unique establishments highlighting small business owners creating an eating experience!
Anjelyque_E, Sep 2026
Excellent Tour.
We had a fantastic time on our trip. The communication was great, and we were picked up exactly on time. Our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He provided great information along the way, and was more than happy to answer all of the questions posed to him. We would not hesitate to take this tour again!
Alex_F, Aug 2026
A beautiful country, easily explored.
A fascinating day, exploring a little known country with the fantastic Georg. The s ever on our drive to Nis was wonderful. Stops along the way included the beautifully preserved Roman Ruins at Mediana, the harrowing Red Cross Concentration Camp and the eerie Tower of Skulls. There was the. Free time in Nis to eat and explore.
I loved how the tour captured thousands of years of Serbian/Yugoslav history and was explained in a sensitive and simplistic style.
Wholeheartedly recommend. It was long, the border crossing could be painful but so worth it!
Joshua_B, Aug 2026
Plovdiv with Sonia (English tour)
The tour was a lovely way to spend the day in Plovdiv. Sonia was a wonderful tour leader, and very friendly/approachable. She was well versed and knowledgeable in all aspects in the history of Plovdiv and Bulgarian history. Would highly recommend doing this tour if you’re weighing up between traveling to Plovdiv on your own, or taking a tour.
Donna_P, Jul 2026
Amazing tour outside of the city amidst the beautiful forests and mountains of Bulgaria.
It is a medium to hard hike depending on your experience. Just take your time and go with a guide. They will choose the best trails and know when to turn back to make the bus schedule on time. Plus they are knowledgeable about any questions you may have.
ZW_S, Jul 2026
An excellent introduction to Sofia!
This tour was the perfect introduction to Sofia! We took it on our first full day in the city and walked away with a much deeper understanding of Sofia’s history and layout, while also having visited some of its prime highlights—Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. Sofia Church, various monuments along the city center’s main promenade, the National Assembly building, etc. Vasil was incredibly informative, and the two-hour tour was the perfect balance of walking, going into certain sights (Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, for example), and learning about other sights that we could visit later during our stay (e.g., Sofia’s top museums and other historical religious buildings). I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants an informative, comfortable (and affordable) orientation to Sofia!
Marie_G, Jul 2026
Great Experience and would highly recommend if you are looking for some relaxation.
Company was very good with their communication prior to the tour started. For someone who came over 6k miles to Bulgaria, this is important. Ivan was a great tour guide. The Monastery was beautiful and it was such a scenic drive while Ivan gave us some background information about Bulgaria. Thermal pools were my favorite. They were perfect and very relaxing. There were no crowds so I could easily enjoy with relaxation. The amount of time we spent there was perfect (3 hours). We made it back to Sofia at about 5:50pm which also allowed me to attend the 6pm free walking tour.
Jane_S, Jun 2026
Great day. We went to...
Great day. We went to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery, both of which were beautiful. I definitely recommend bringing snacks or a meal with you, as there was not an opportunity to buy food until after 3 pm, though the bakery was delicious once we got there. Hristo was a great tour guide.
Alan_W, Apr 2026
The ONLY Way to see Rila and Boyana.
From start to finish the trip was flawless.
Pickup in a comfortable van with our driver/guide Dimo.
He guided us through both sites giving detailed historical background and thorough guiding in the sites themselves.
Our day went very rapidly as he was so organized for our small group.
The tour is a must do if staying in Sofia and we would recommend Dimo without reservation.
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