All Sofia Tours & Excursions in 2026

This is a fabulous day trip from Sofia that includes scenic vistas of the countryside, beautiful cascading waterfalls, stunning caves, an historic fortress, a walk across the only remaining covered bridge in the Balkans, and free time for lunch in a local restaurant.

I cannot recommend this tour enough. We had a scheduling conflict as the agency was fully booked, but they went above and beyond to make sure we didn't miss Plovdiv. Our guide, Josif Barsanov, was absolutely incredible. Even though it was his day off, he stepped in to take us. His English is excellent, and he is deeply knowledgeable and attentive. He brought his 6-year-old daughter along, who was lovely and made the experience feel even more special and authentic. We learned so much about Bulgaria and felt truly cared for the whole day. If you are looking for a guide who genuinely cares about your experience, Josif is the best. Thank you for making our trip so memorable!

If you’re looking to peel back the layers of Sofia’s 2,000-year history without feeling like you're in a crowded school assembly, this private tour is the only way to go. Our guide was a total pro—incredibly knowledgeable, witty, and able to weave together the complex history of Roman ruins, Ottoman influence, and Communist-era architecture into a story that actually made sense. Being a private tour, we had the flexibility to linger at the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral for photos and skip the parts that didn't interest us as much.

This is a great trip, please bear in mind that when they say a full day they mean it. I have been on other trips where you are collected at 9 and you return around 4pm. We got back to our drop off point at around 7pm which was great as we really had a full day's experience. The monastery was beautiful and the guide was very knowledgeable. We stopped for lunch which is optional, as long as all the group agree. The food was delicious and good value. The spa was a wonderful experience. Don't forget your flip flops and towel!

The tour was good - we got the audioguide one and it was interesting enough. We didn't enter Boyana as it was similar to other we've seen before, but the Rila Monastery was good. I just think 3h in there is too much. It is really small and nothing to do. 2h would be good enough.

Leading a group of 6 people was not seem to be a problem for Peter on this tour, as he is very well organized, have a clear plan what menu to taste and what story to tell. Everything runs smooth without rushing. Peter leads us to some kind of hidden-gem restaurants, where normal tourist wont find them easily :). We cant remember all the drinks and dishes name, but all were fantastic and authentic. Thank you Peter, we wish you more success with your upcoming tours!

I had booked this the night before. I received a call that it was overbooked due to site glitch. They offered me another tour that went to one of these caves, waterfalls, and city of Lovech. I really wanted to see Eyes of God, and they accommodated that on the trip. I was picked up five minutes early by Ivan. Two couples from Malta were on the trip as well. It was raining, and we went to Devetashka cave first. Didn’t know Conan the Barbarian and Expendables movie filmed here. Next was Krushuna waterfalls. Next was Lovech where we had lunch and went up to see the fortress. Last was the Eyes of God cave. It was an hour drive. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and glad it turned out the way it did. Kudos to the company as well as Ivan! He spoke very good English. We made stops along the way for restroom breaks. Ivan certainly knows the country’s history. I was happy that the company communicated instead of me finding out the next day. Definitely recommend!

I had such a great experience with the Rila Lakes + Monastery trip! Our driver was great and made the ride smooth and comfortable (you book spots for the day and then you are with a group of other travelers on a bus). Prior to departing, Phillip gave us tips on the best routes to take for the hike, which made all the difference. His advice helped me enjoy the lakes at my own pace while still catching the highlights. The hike itself was self-guided, but having those pointers made it feel stress-free. He also regularly checked in with the group via WhatsApp to keep us on schedule and give more information. Highly recommend this for anyone who wants the flexibility of hiking independently while still getting expert guidance at the start.