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Sofia is rich in colorful street art—if you know where to look. This self-guided tour leads you to the best graffiti, murals, and public art in the city and tells you about the artists and stories behind each work of art. Choose to follow along via Google Maps or a PDF file and set your own pace as you explore the city.

Perhaps Bulgaria’s most important religious sight, the Rila Monastery nestles deep in the Rila Mountains. But, with only one direct bus a day, it’s fiddly to reach by public transport. This small-group tour from central Sofia brings you direct to the monastery, with an audio guide to keep you informed, and includes a stop at another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Boyana Church. Entrance fees are at your own expense.

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.

Sofia is home to incredible murals, quirky street art pieces, and stylish graffiti. But where is the best art in the city? Join our street art and graffiti tour to discover Sofia’s thriving urban art scene. Our team is made up of artists and city guides on a mission to place Sofia on the global street art map while enabling the local street art scene through events, urban art projects, and walls. Throughout the Sofia street art and graffiti tour you will experience a part of the town that is in the exact city center, yet of the beaten paths - all surrounded by artworks on the walls.

As one of the world's oldest cities, Plovdiv is filled with fascinating history. Rather than carrying around a bulky guidebook, embark on a private tour with a guide who can tell you everything you need to know while taking you to such sites as the The Roman Theater of Philippopolis and the Singing Fountains.

Knowing the best spots for insight into Bulgaria’s socialist past can be difficult. Visit the Museum of Socialist Art for insight into the People's Republic of Bulgaria, and get an intimate look at examples of socialist realism, political sculptures, and archival footage from the era. Benefit from regular opening hours to visit at a time that suits you.