Bulgaria · CITY TOURS
The 15 best city tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Explore Sofia’s key monuments, churches, Serdica ruins, and presidential guard change on a relaxed two-hour audio-guided walk.
“Lovely Guide that was walking along us, she could adjust the tour according to how slowly/fast we were walking. The audio guide is informative.”
Explore Sofia’s Roman ruins, churches, mosque, synagogue, and grand squares on a private two-hour walking tour with a local guide.
“We recently enjoyed a 2-hour city center tour of Sofia with Vasil, and it was a highlight of our stay. Although we had been exploring the city center on our own for the past two days, Vasil brought the history and culture of Sofia to life in a way we hadn’t experienced. His deep knowledge, backed by his academic background in tourism, made the tour both informative and engaging. Vasil was exceptionally friendly and enthusiastic, and his passion for the city was contagious. My wife and I learned so much during our time with him. We highly recommend Vasil for anyone looking to explore and truly understand the majestic city…”
Explore Sofia’s Roman ruins, Orthodox churches, mosque, synagogue, and communist landmarks on a private English walking tour.
“Wonderful experience. Outstanding tour. Informative, interesting and fun. Gives you a good idea of what you might want to spend more time at on your own. Loved it!”
Explore Sofia’s major churches, Roman remains, royal landmarks, and local tips on a small group walking tour priced at $19.31.
“This tour is a great tour covering all major sights and gems of Sofia. Our tour guide Vasil was great. He was very knowledeable about all sights and history. At the end of the tour , he submits a list including all the best museums, restaurants and bar to make your stay more enjoyable in Sofia. This tour is definiyely the utmost of Sofia. Higly recommended”
Review of Plovdiv’s private 2.5-hour walking tour, covering ancient ruins, Kapana, Old Town sights, guide quality, price, and practical tips.
“Thank you so much for an amazing tour of Plovdiv. My guide Niki was awesome, super knowledgeable, about the city, its history and its story. Thank you for a great day.”
See Sofia’s grand landmarks by night, then enjoy Bulgarian food, wine, music, and dance in a four-hour evening tour.
“Una visita muy interesante en la que conocimos los lugares más destacados del centro de Sofia de noche, con explicaciones de su historia. Gracias a Nikie por acercarnos a la cultura búlgara. Un guía encantador y muy profesional. Después fuimos a un restaurante en la montaña donde cenamos y pudimos ver unos bailes típicos. Estuvo bien, pero algo caro para lo que ofrecen.”
Explore UNESCO-listed Nessebar from Varna with a German-speaking guide, St. Stephen’s Church, scenic views, free time, and hotel pickup.
“Nous avons adoré notre excursion à Nessebar. Le véhicule était confortable et notre guide Philippe était super super. Nous recommandons fortement ce tour si vous désirez visiter Nessebar à partir de Varna. Merci encore!”
Review of Sofia’s private city tour, covering major churches, Roman ruins, guide quality, walking demands, price, transport, and booking tips.
“Though the guide was very good and informative, she didn’t have a vehicle and we had specifically reserved a driving tour with a “chauffeur” and also paid more for a driven tour so we ended up walking everywhere except for a short metro ride which we paid for in light of our mobility issues”
Review of Sofia to Plovdiv private transfer, with clean cars, helpful drivers, flexible pickup, fair pricing, and practical booking advice.
“Excellent service and great drivers. Cars were immaculate. Bottled water and phone charger in cars .Highly recommend for any journeys in Bulgaria 👍🏽”
See Sofia’s cathedral, Roman ruins, royal landmarks, and Square of Tolerance on a lively two-hour walking tour with a local guide.
“Me and my friend enjoyed every minute of this tour and Nikolas was an exceptional guide! Full of enthusiasm, charm and kept the group engaged with his breadth of knowledge. Highly recommend this tour”
Explore Sofia by bike with a private English-speaking guide, riding Boris Garden, Loven Park, and Yuzhen Park in two to three hours.
“De prijs is een schande, waren hele slechte fietsen en hebben vernomen dat deze maar 6€ kosten en dat er heel weinig geld naar de begeleider gaat maar alles bij jullie blijft, 279€ is schandalig!”
Walk Sofia’s Roman, Ottoman, and Soviet-era center with a local guide, then enjoy banitsa, ayran, kozunak, and mekitsa.
“The half day tour through Sophia was excellent. Our tour guide, Diana, was the best; very attentive and really took the time to share the history of Bulgaria with us. We had the opportunity to visit the most iconic sites in Sofia with no rush and with the opportunity to take great photos. We also shared a typical Bulgarian breakfast with Diana that was delicious. A must do do while visiting Sophia.”
Explore Sofia’s Roman ruins, Boyana Church, and National History Museum on a guided seven-hour tour with transport and entry fees.
“We had a great day learning about Sofia and Bulgarian history with Billie. She was an expert guide and offered many insights to the history and culture. We loved every stop at Museum of History and the UNESCO World Heritage church site. The day was a beautiful experience. We’re grateful.”
Explore Perperikon, Haskovo, Uzundzhovo, and Alexandrovo on a small-group day trip from Plovdiv, with history, art, and hotel pickup.
“Tour guide is really nice and taking care of visitors, and even sometimes will take them to extra places.”
A practical review of Sofia airport transfers, covering pickup, vehicle comfort, luggage limits, timing, price, and who should book.
“Booked a transfer from the Hyatt Regency to Sofia Airport. First of all: - Could not get in contact with the company to find out what time my driver would be collecting me. - Reached out to Viator and they also could not contact the company. - The company finally answered Read more”
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