2 Hours Walking Tour in Sofia City and Tasting
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About the Activity
Уou will explore Sofia, taste delicious Bulgarian beer and a glass of local quality wine paired with traditional meze: (appetizer) dried meat (100 gr.) and a cheese (100 gr.). Your tour guide is a passionate local who grew up in Sofia. He will not only show you local attractions but will also offer you an insight into what you can experience in your free time; where the locals go & more about the social and night life highlights of the city. Sofia has so many interesting places, often hidden in small streets, galleries, bars, events etc.2 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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English or Bulgarian Guide
Food and drink : Alcoholic beverages. Bulgarian beer and a glass of local quality wine paired with traditional meze: (appetizer)
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
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Saint Sofia Church
Paris St. 2, Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1000The Saint Sophia Church is one of the few preserved Christian basilicas in Bulgarian lands.
It was built in the VI century on the site of several earlier churches from IV and V century.
At the end of the XIV century it was rebuilt in a mosque with a minaret. It suffered the earthquakes in 1818 and 1858.
Along with the church "St. George", it is one of the oldest and most valuable historical sites of Sofia from its Roman period. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Aleksander Nevski Square, , Sofia, Bulgaria Built in Neo-Byzantine style it is the is one of the biggest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world, as well as one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationThe National Gallery for Foreign Art(Pass By)
St Alexander Nevski Square, Sofia, Bulgaria The design of that Building, in Neoclassical style, by the Viennese architect Friedrich Schwanberg was realised in the period between 1881 and 1883.View Location3
Bulgarian National Library (St. Cyrill and St. Methodius National Library)
, Sofia, BulgariaWith its 8.5 million documents the National Library “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” is the largest book treasury in Bulgaria. Visitors will see temporary exhibitions inside. The collection of old, rare and valuable books includes a total of about 17 000 volumes of books and periodicals printed in the period 15th-21st centuries. The materials are organized in separate collections.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski
bul.Tsar Osvoboditel 15, , Sofia, Bulgaria, 1504Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" and The "St. St. Cyril and Methodius" National Library are near the Eagles' Bridge. The university was founded on 1 October 1888. Monday-Friday visitors could also see the amazing central hall with the big stained glass windows. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationNational Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria(Pass By)
Tsar Osvoboditel Square, , Sofia, BulgariaThe building National Assembly sits is of historic significance and it is a monument of culture. It was built in 1884-1886 at the design of architect Constantin YovanovicView LocationIvan Vazov National Theater(Pass By)
Dyakon Ignatii 5 Street, , Sofia, Bulgaria, 1000The building of the National Theatre was finished in 1906 and the opening ceremony was held on 3 January 1907. It was designed by the architects Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer, who were hugely popular in the early twentieth century, to become one of Sofia’s most imposing and representative buildings in the Art Nouveau style, which was all the rage in those days.View LocationFormer Bulgarian Communist Party Headquarters(Pass By)
, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1000Bulgaria was occupied by USSR 1944-1989. The Party House (at present housing offices of the National Assembly) was designed by a team headed by architect Petso Zlatev. It was built from 1948 to 1954. The red Star, placed following the Soviet Model, is now removed and displayed at the Museum of Socialist Art. It is replaced by the national flag.View LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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The church is built of red bricks. A guide with blue hat and jacket wll be waiting for you in front of the door of the church.View Location
End point
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The tour will end in front of the Synagogue, and then visitors will go to a local bar or restaurant with the tour guide in the old city centerView Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking
- Optional menu 1! : Instead of the menu included travelers could choose Non- alcoholic menu. Optional! - Bulgarian yogurt and banitza which is layering a mixture of whisked eggs, plain yogurt, and pieces of white brined cheese between filo pastry and then baking it in an oven.
- Optional menu 2! : Instead of the menu included travelers could choose kosher or halal food-Optional! for tours after 12 p.m. Includes humus with bread or shawarma (250 gr.) with non-alcholic drink
- The tour includes the travel time from place to place
- Alcoholic drinks is not suitable for children 17 years old or under!
- The 14 allergens are: celery, cereals containing gluten (such as wheat, rye, barley, and oats), crustaceans (such as prawns, crabs and lobsters), eggs, fish, lupin, milk, molluscs (such as mussels and oysters), mustard, peanuts, sesame, soybeans, sulphur dioxide and sulphites (if the sulphur dioxide and sulphites are at a concentration of more than ten parts per million) and tree nuts (such as almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios and macadamia nuts).
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Sofia time to receive 100% refund.
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