Sofia: Full-Day Tour Sofia: Full-Day Tour in English
ID: GYG125948-186737
Category:
Country: Bulgaria
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Sofia is the modern capital of Bulgaria with a lot of history, culture, green areas and interesting places to offer. Its special location on the Balkans combines antique, Roman, Byzantine, medieval and contemporary tourist sites to fulfill your knowledge.
Start the tour with the only UNESCO World Heritage monument in the vicinity of Sofia, Boyana Church. Small in size and only takes 30 minutes to visit, but its frescoes have made an enormous contribution to the world history of art. Then, you will visit the National History Museum, which will guide you through 14 centuries of a long history of Bulgaria.
By this time, your hunger for knowledge and a local delicious meal will be strong enough for a visit to a little secret restaurant, established in 1927, where you will continue with pleasure and chat about the topics you are interested in - Communism Soviet era, Turkish occupation, participation of Bulgaria in World War 1 and 2 and many more.
In the afternoon, park your vehicle up from Alexander Nevski Square for a visit of the largest church on the Balkans, followed by an underground tour of St. Sofia Church catacombs from Byzantine time. Continue with a stroll to the Russian Church, the National Theater and its garden, the Rotunda St. George (round church), the Roman remains and finish your walk by the Mosque Bania Bashi, where you will enter in the Museum of History of Sofia, the Hall's Market and the thermal springs nearby.
Highlights
- See UNESCO World Heritage monuments
- Learn more about the history and traditions of Bulgaria
- Visit the most interesting sites in the capital
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Handicap accessible: yes, fairly accessible
• Special requirements: comfortable shoes
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick-up from your hotel.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.