Sofia Highlights 2 Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour
by 365 LTD
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This 2-hour sightseeing walking tour of Sofia covers 20 important landmarks in the city center. The tour begins in front of St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, where the guide provides an overview of Sofia's and Bulgaria's history. Visitors enter the cathedral and learn about its background. The route continues to the Monument to the Unknown Warrior, featuring a lion statue and memorial dedicated to Bulgarian heroes. Next is the Basilica of Saint Sofia, the church that gave the city its name, followed by Saint Nikolas Russian Church, known locally for its association with wishes. The group then passes the National Art Gallery, housed in the former Royal Palace, and hears about the yellow cobblestones around it. The City Garden, a popular local park, is also included. The tour proceeds to the Ivan Vazov National Theater, an important cultural building named after a Bulgarian author, and then to the Rotunda Church of St George, Sofia's oldest building dating back to Roman times. Visitors see the National Institute of Archaeology with Museum, originally a mosque and now the oldest museum in Sofia. The Presidency Building is next, where the Bulgarian National Guards stand watch and visitors can take photos. The National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria is viewed from the Largo, a complex built after World War II including the Council of Ministers and the Presidency. The Sofia History Museum is located in the former Central Mineral Baths building. The tour stops at mineral water springs where visitors can taste the water, believed to have healing properties. The Sofia Synagogue, the largest on the Balkan Peninsula, is included along with information about the Bulgarian Jewish community. The Banya Bashi Mosque, Sofia's only functioning mosque, is visited to learn about the Bulgarian Muslim community. The Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex shows ruins beneath the modern city center. The statue of Sofia is another stop, with explanation of its history and controversy. The Catholic Cathedral of St Joseph is visited to learn about the Catholic community in Bulgaria. The tour also covers the site related to Bulgaria’s largest terrorist attack. The walk ends near Vitosha Boulevard, Sofia's main pedestrian street, where visitors can find numerous restaurants for lunch. A licensed local guide leads the entire tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Meet the guide in front of St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. The guide explains the history of Sofia and Bulgaria before entering the cathedral to discuss its background.
20 min
Monument to the Unknown Warrior
See the lion statue and memorial dedicated to Bulgarian heroes. Learn about the lion’s symbolism.
5 min
The Basilica of Saint Sofia
Hear the story of the church that gave the city its name.
5 min
Saint Nikolas Russian Church
Visit the church known for its local tradition related to wishes, explained by the guide.
5 min
National Art Gallery
Located in the former Royal Palace, this site houses the National Art Gallery and National Ethnographic Museum. The guide describes the yellow cobblestones around it.
5 min
City Garden
Pass through the park popular with locals, noted for its youthful atmosphere.
Ivan Vazov National Theater
View one of Sofia’s notable buildings dedicated to author Ivan Vazov.
5 min
The Rotunda Church of St George
Visit Sofia’s oldest building, a Roman-era church hidden in the city.
5 min
National Institute of Archaeology with Museum
See Sofia’s oldest museum, once a mosque.
5 min
The Presidency Building
Observe the Bulgarian National Guards in front of the building and learn about their role and symbolism.
5 min
National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria
View the Largo complex built after World War II, including the Council of Ministers, National Assembly, and Presidency.
10 min
Sofia History Museum
Visit the museum housed in the former Central Mineral Baths building.
5 min
Mineral water springs
Taste the mineral waters that contributed to Sofia’s early settlement and learn about their reputed healing properties.
5 min
Sofia Synagogue
See the largest synagogue on the Balkan peninsula and hear the history of the Bulgarian Jewish community.
5 min
Banya Bashi Mosque
Visit Sofia’s only functioning mosque and learn about the Bulgarian Muslim community.
5 min
Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex
Walk around visible ruins of the ancient city beneath modern Sofia.
5 min
Statue of Sofia
Learn about the statue of Sofia and the controversy related to it.
5 min
Catholic Cathedral of St Joseph
See Sofia’s largest Catholic church and hear about the local Catholic community.
5 min
Terrorist attack site
Hear the story of Bulgaria’s largest terrorist attack.
5 min
Vitosha Boulevard
The tour ends near the start of Sofia’s main pedestrian street with many nearby restaurants.
Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting for you on the stairs right in front of the main entrance of the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
End point
The tour ends right at the beginning of Sofia's main pedestrian street - Vitosha Boulevard - a convenient point for every guest to continue exploring the city or have lunch (as some of the nicest restaurants in town are in the area around theVitosoha Boulevard).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sofia Highlights 2 Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour
by 365 LTD
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€32Overview
This 2-hour sightseeing walking tour of Sofia covers 20 important landmarks in the city center. The tour begins in front of St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, where the guide provides an overview of Sofia's and Bulgaria's history. Visitors enter the cathedral and learn about its background. The route continues to the Monument to the Unknown Warrior, featuring a lion statue and memorial dedicated to Bulgarian heroes. Next is the Basilica of Saint Sofia, the church that gave the city its name, followed by Saint Nikolas Russian Church, known locally for its association with wishes. The group then passes the National Art Gallery, housed in the former Royal Palace, and hears about the yellow cobblestones around it. The City Garden, a popular local park, is also included. The tour proceeds to the Ivan Vazov National Theater, an important cultural building named after a Bulgarian author, and then to the Rotunda Church of St George, Sofia's oldest building dating back to Roman times. Visitors see the National Institute of Archaeology with Museum, originally a mosque and now the oldest museum in Sofia. The Presidency Building is next, where the Bulgarian National Guards stand watch and visitors can take photos. The National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria is viewed from the Largo, a complex built after World War II including the Council of Ministers and the Presidency. The Sofia History Museum is located in the former Central Mineral Baths building. The tour stops at mineral water springs where visitors can taste the water, believed to have healing properties. The Sofia Synagogue, the largest on the Balkan Peninsula, is included along with information about the Bulgarian Jewish community. The Banya Bashi Mosque, Sofia's only functioning mosque, is visited to learn about the Bulgarian Muslim community. The Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex shows ruins beneath the modern city center. The statue of Sofia is another stop, with explanation of its history and controversy. The Catholic Cathedral of St Joseph is visited to learn about the Catholic community in Bulgaria. The tour also covers the site related to Bulgaria’s largest terrorist attack. The walk ends near Vitosha Boulevard, Sofia's main pedestrian street, where visitors can find numerous restaurants for lunch. A licensed local guide leads the entire tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Meet the guide in front of St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. The guide explains the history of Sofia and Bulgaria before entering the cathedral to discuss its background.
20 min
Monument to the Unknown Warrior
See the lion statue and memorial dedicated to Bulgarian heroes. Learn about the lion’s symbolism.
5 min
The Basilica of Saint Sofia
Hear the story of the church that gave the city its name.
5 min
Saint Nikolas Russian Church
Visit the church known for its local tradition related to wishes, explained by the guide.
5 min
National Art Gallery
Located in the former Royal Palace, this site houses the National Art Gallery and National Ethnographic Museum. The guide describes the yellow cobblestones around it.
5 min
City Garden
Pass through the park popular with locals, noted for its youthful atmosphere.
Ivan Vazov National Theater
View one of Sofia’s notable buildings dedicated to author Ivan Vazov.
5 min
The Rotunda Church of St George
Visit Sofia’s oldest building, a Roman-era church hidden in the city.
5 min
National Institute of Archaeology with Museum
See Sofia’s oldest museum, once a mosque.
5 min
The Presidency Building
Observe the Bulgarian National Guards in front of the building and learn about their role and symbolism.
5 min
National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria
View the Largo complex built after World War II, including the Council of Ministers, National Assembly, and Presidency.
10 min
Sofia History Museum
Visit the museum housed in the former Central Mineral Baths building.
5 min
Mineral water springs
Taste the mineral waters that contributed to Sofia’s early settlement and learn about their reputed healing properties.
5 min
Sofia Synagogue
See the largest synagogue on the Balkan peninsula and hear the history of the Bulgarian Jewish community.
5 min
Banya Bashi Mosque
Visit Sofia’s only functioning mosque and learn about the Bulgarian Muslim community.
5 min
Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex
Walk around visible ruins of the ancient city beneath modern Sofia.
5 min
Statue of Sofia
Learn about the statue of Sofia and the controversy related to it.
5 min
Catholic Cathedral of St Joseph
See Sofia’s largest Catholic church and hear about the local Catholic community.
5 min
Terrorist attack site
Hear the story of Bulgaria’s largest terrorist attack.
5 min
Vitosha Boulevard
The tour ends near the start of Sofia’s main pedestrian street with many nearby restaurants.
Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting for you on the stairs right in front of the main entrance of the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
End point
The tour ends right at the beginning of Sofia's main pedestrian street - Vitosha Boulevard - a convenient point for every guest to continue exploring the city or have lunch (as some of the nicest restaurants in town are in the area around theVitosoha Boulevard).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.