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Susan_G, Jul 2026
Beautiful mix of culture and nature!
We had a wonderful day at Rilla Monastery and Seven Lakes! We were positively surprised that the hike was not too difficult. The start was a bit steep but that only lasted for 10-15 minutes! If you book both destinations you will most likely only see three lakes, as you will run out of time. It’s still worth it! We got lucky with the weather! Bring another layer as the way down gets a bit chillier than the way up!
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!
Ruth, Jun 2026
Excellent value tour
Our guide Iva was fluent in English and Spanish and was great at explaining the history of the area as we travelled to Plovdiv. We then split into English and Spanish speaking groups and another excellent guide Sonia led the small English group through the Old Town and to the impressive Roman amphitheatre, explaining everything as we went. After two hours of guided touring we had another couple of hours to enjoy lunch and explore Plovdiv more. A great experience, with cheerful and very competent guides.
Myra_V, Jun 2026
A wonderful and stress...
A wonderful and stress free way to see Rila Monastery and Boyana Church. Do not miss the frescoes in Boyana Church! Our guide, Iva, was impressively fluent in both English and Spanish, and provided interesting, entertaining, and intelligent commentary about the sites and Sophia, and kept the group on time. Thank you, Iva!
Malcolm_S, May 2026
Tour of Skopje with guide
We were very lucky with crossing times at the Bulgarian/North Macedonian border and, after a 4hr approximate drive, reached Skopje. Small city but excellent guides, very interesting details about the city and easy to explore - very glad I experienced this trip.
Dmitri_G, May 2026
Ani was a excellent tour guide and very welcoming
Tour guide Ani was very friendly right from the beginning. Despite only being booked and required to speak in Spanish Ani kindly translated everything into English for those of us who should have had audio guides. I had downloaded the audio guide but hard to follow given that the numbers etc. didn't tie up with the order that we saw things in Plovdiv. Also, the audio guide is an American voice that goes into a lot of detail sometimes for nearly 10 minutes at a time, which I found quite annoying after awhile and hard to stay interested in. If you can I definitely recommend booking a tour with a tour guide that speaks your required language and don't book the audio guide tours. Plovdiv was lovely and nice weather. We also went to the Thracian tomb near Starosel and Starosel art village to look at the amazing graffiti art work. Thank you Ani and our driver for a lovely day trip in a comfortable minibus.
Joyce_B, May 2026
Fabulous day trip from Sofia
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.
John_M, Apr 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Absolute Must-Do in Sofia!
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.
Nicola_S, Jan 2026
Adventure for a day
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!
Gisele_L, Nov 2025
The tour was good - we...
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.
Ahsanul_R, Sep 2025
Great tour for authentic and nice dishes of Bulgaria
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!
Mykal_S, Aug 2025
Stress-free way to see the Rila Lakes
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.
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