Guided Walking Tour of Sofia
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Sofia, Bulgaria
- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Guide
- Audio guide in 8 languages EN | FR | SP | IT | RU | BG |DE| PL|
- Headphones
- Drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Audio Guide Bulgaria - Sofia walking tourOld City Center, ul. "Dyakon Ignatiy" 5, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
The guide will meet you near the National Theater Ivan Vazov.
End point
- Presidential Palace of Republic of BulgariaOld City Center, Knyaz Alexander Dondukov Blvd 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
The Presidency
Itinerary
1
Ivan Vazov National Theater
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
National Ethnographic Museum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Saint Nikolas Russian Church
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Monument to the Tsar Liberator
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
St. Sofia Church
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Monument of Bulgarian volunteers
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Amphitheatre of Serdica
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Banya Bashi Mosque
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Regional History Museum of Sofia
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
The Rotunda Church of St George
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14
The Presidency Building
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 98 reviews
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Nigel_M, Aug 2026
Very informative and interesting tour. I need to put more characters! This is getting dull and am thinking of aborting!
Lee_M, Jun 2026
Nice 3 hr tour. Our guide was very helpful. The audio worked well for everyone regardless of the language.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Great to hear the multilingual audio worked smoothly for everyone in the group. Thank you for highlighting both the helpful support from our guide and the overall experience of the tour!
M_O, Jun 2026
I think the tour covers the major tourist locations in central Sofia, and I really enjoyed it. We all received an audio guide in our preferred language, but the guide also explained the history and answered questions in three languages (English, Italian, and Russian), which was impressive.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We’re especially happy that the combination of the multilingual audio guide and the extra explanations from our guide worked so well for your group. It’s great to hear that the tour gave you an enjoyable overview of central Sofia.
Barbara_S, May 2026
After having done actoo long walking tour this was just the right length. Excellent idea to have the information discussed in our ear pieces as we walked along and then further stuff from the leader once we got to the stop. Very well organised.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
It’s great to hear that the tour length felt just right and that the combination of the audio commentary with extra explanations from our guide worked so well for you. Thank you also for highlighting the organization of the experience!
jcmichael5, Apr 2026
Excellent tour of Sofia. Saw all of the major highlights. White it was an audio tour, our guide added more details and answered our questions. Very enjoyable and informative tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for such a positive review! We’re especially pleased that the combination of the audio guide and the extra explanations from our guide made the tour both informative and engaging. It’s great to know you got to see Sofia’s main highlights along the way.
Eric_F, Apr 2026
This was a nice tour with a lovely guide. The eight minute film was a fun idea and made the Roman ruins more interactive. Definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We’re so pleased the film added something special to the experience and helped bring the Roman ruins to life. Thank you as well for your kind words about our guide and for recommending the tour!
Scott_M, Dec 2025
Tour guide was really nice and did a good job moving everyone around and keeping together. Good tour route and excellent value for money
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the great feedback! It’s wonderful to hear that the tour felt well organized, the route worked well, and the overall experience offered such good value. We’re also glad our guide kept the group comfortable and on track throughout.
Janna_C, Dec 2025
Great way to see some of the highlights of Sofia! Guided tour with description of stops in your own language.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your review! Happy to hear the Sofia city tour worked well for you.
Eleonora_G, Nov 2025
Raccomend, friendly and professional guide. We were able to see almost of the important places of the City
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your review! Happy to hear you enjoyed the Sofia sightseeing and the time with the guide. Hope you had a great visit!
HELMUT_I, Nov 2025
It was a Good experience, I learned a lot new things that i did not know. Sofia has a lot history and places to visit. This is the best way to get to know the city.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your feedback, we are glad that you enjoyed our walking tour of Sofia. Come visit us again!
Kenneth_J, Oct 2025
Even on a rainy day in Sofia, this was a fun walking tour to take. Learned alot about Sofia and Bulgarian history. The churches were beautiful and would definitely recommend this for a solo traveler.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the Sofia city tour and found it interesting and informative.
cosaloco63, Aug 2025
It was very informative, easy to follow around the city. Our guide was nice, he facilitated what we needed.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that the Sofia walking tour was informative and easy to follow. We hope you enjoyed exploring the city!
Pauline_D, Jul 2025
Comprehensive tour of best sights in Sofia.
Audio guide is informative+ easy to use.
Young tour guide very knowledgeable + friendly.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the Sofia sightseeing tour and found the audio guide informative and easy to use. It's great to hear that the guide made the experience even better with their knowledge and friendliness!
Stephen_J, Jun 2025
The tour was very good and the audio Guide gave us lots of information.
Our actual guide was friendly enough but it became obvious that she was only there to take us from one location to the next but all in all we really enjoyed it and it was good value for money
Siewhuong_T, Apr 2025
Audio narration was clear & informative. Tour guide was helpful and organised. Value for money tour.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for your great review! We're glad to hear that you found the audio narration clear and informative, and that our guide was helpful and organized. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to know that you felt the tour was good value for money. We hope you have wonderful memories of your time in Sofia!
Kevin_Q, Apr 2025
An informative, fun and time efficient tour (guided yet with recorded narrative) that I really enjoyed.
Our female guide was enthusiastic and kept everyone moving efficiently. Well done!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it both informative and fun. It's great to know that our guide kept the group moving efficiently while maintaining enthusiasm. We appreciate your feedback and hope your experience in Sofia was truly memorable!
Giulia_S, Mar 2025
It was a great experience, the guide was kind and informative. I enjoyed the tour, therefore I recommend it!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for your great review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the guide kind and informative. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope you have wonderful memories of your time in Sofia!
Thomas_M, Mar 2025
What a quick, informative and smooth tour. This is perfect for someone that is short on time, but wants to learn about Sofia’s rich history, culture and magnificent architecture.
Can’t fault the tour, two hours flew by, but in a good way. Our tour Nelly (pardon the spelling) was friendly, answered many questions and knew so much about the city and its history.
Would highly recommend, even if you aren’t short on time.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the tour and found it informative and efficient. It's great to hear that Nelly made the experience even better with her knowledge and friendliness.
Abeer_S, Feb 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Fantastic Walking Tour of Sofia!
This walking tour of Sofia was an absolute highlight of my trip! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging, sharing fascinating historical insights, local legends, and fun facts that brought the city to life. We covered all the major landmarks, from the stunning Alexander Nevsky Cathedral to the ancient ruins hidden beneath the city streets, and even some hidden gems I would have never found on my own.
The pace was perfect—not too fast, not too slow—and the guide made sure everyone was involved and comfortable. I also appreciated the personal recommendations for local food and activities, which made the rest of my stay in Sofia even better.
If you're visiting Sofia, this tour is a must! It's the perfect way to experience the city's rich history and culture in an engaging and enjoyable way. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an unforgettable experience on our walking tour of Sofia. We're glad the guide made the history and culture of the city come to life for you. Hope you made the most of your time in Sofia ✨!
Kosta_K, Jan 2025
It was a great tour, very well organized. I loved the concept of everyone having their own audio guide, along with the actual guide leading us. This is a much better system than having the poor tour guides yelling and competing with all the surrounding noises. Was very impressed with it all. Our guides were lovely and helpful at the end with hints and tips.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for your feedback and such a high appreciation of our walking tour with an Audio Guide! We are glad that we were able to make your stay in the Bulgarian capital so pleasant. You give us the energy to create new routes, thank you!
Kyle_O, Nov 2024
Tour guide was amazing! He provided so much history and detail. He was attentive to detail, and I learned a lot! I would go on this again to ask more detailed questions.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad that you enjoyed the guided tour of Sofia. We are glad that our guide was able to pay attention to you and you left wonderful memories of Bulgaria.
Matthew_B, Apr 2024
This is a great value tour that helps to learn about Sofia.
It uses recorded audio guide but the actual guides help to navigate the city and are happy to answer any questions.
Elmer_P, Mar 2024
Obliging tour guides. Eager for you to know about Sofia and then help you get around the city and even get a taxi
Gauthier_T, Feb 2026
Interesting. The audio guide is in French. The escort speaks English. Count 2 hours of visitation.
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Response from Host, Aug 2026
Merci pour votre retour ! Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié l’audioguide en français et le format de la visite. Votre précision sur la durée sera également utile aux futurs visiteurs.
Michelle_B, Feb 2026
Great way to see the main sights in Sofia. You are traveling with a guidebook, but the information comes from a volume (audio guide). Despite rain, the tour was a must-do for me. I deduct one star, as we could not visit two stops.
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Response from Host, Aug 2026
Vielen Dank für Ihre ausführliche Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass die Tour für Sie trotz des Regens ein echtes Highlight war und Sie einen guten Überblick über Sofias wichtigste Sehenswürdigkeiten bekommen haben. Schade, dass zwei Stopps nicht besichtigt werden konnten - vielen Dank auch für diesen Hinweis.
Elisa_G, Jan 2026
The tour of Sofia touched the most iconic sites and the explanation was very interesting. Thank you for your kindness
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Response from Host, Aug 2026
Grazie di cuore per il suo commento! È un piacere sapere che il percorso attraverso i luoghi più rappresentativi di Sofia e le spiegazioni durante la visita le siano piaciuti. Grazie anche per aver apprezzato la cordialità del nostro team.
Simonetta_P, Jan 2026
Sofia city tour of about 2 hours and a little more with audio guide (the English guide gave a hint of what we would see from time to time then started the audio guide recorded in the chosen language).
It was a good experience that was worth having. Great value for money.
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Response from Host, Aug 2026
Grazie per aver raccontato così bene come si svolge il tour! Siamo felici che abbia trovato piacevole la combinazione tra accompagnamento dal vivo e audioguida nella propria lingua, e soprattutto che abbia considerato l’esperienza un ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo.
Giuseppina_B, Dec 2025
Very nice experience. We got to see all the points of interest in the city. Highly recommended. Michael and his wife extremely available and very kind and attentive to our needs.
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Response from Host, Aug 2026
Grazie di cuore per le sue parole! Siamo molto felici che l’esperienza le sia piaciuta e che abbia potuto scoprire i principali luoghi d’interesse della città. Ci fa particolarmente piacere sapere che si sia sentito seguito con attenzione e disponibilità durante il tour.
Carmen_M, Dec 2025
Very funny and particularly interesting.We had some information that we could never know around without a guide
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Response from Host, Aug 2026
Che bello sapere che il tour vi abbia fatto scoprire dettagli e curiosità che altrimenti sarebbero rimasti nascosti! Grazie per aver condiviso la vostra esperienza e per aver apprezzato il valore aggiunto della visita guidata.
Juana_S, Nov 2025
Oh, great. Recommended 100%. The girl, of Russian origin, is a great professional, with great knowledge and with an exquisite treatment.
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Response from Host, Dec 2025
Gracias por tu comentario. Nos alegra saber que tuviste una buena experiencia y que la guía hizo un gran trabajo. Encantados de que hayas disfrutado del tour por Sofía.
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