Half-Day Private Tour: Sofia, Boyana Church & History Museum
ID: GYG143982-215268
Category:
Country: Bulgaria
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a half-day private tour of the central part of Sofia, but also the Boyana Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the National History Museum, situated at the foot of Vitosha Mountain.
The tour starts at 9:00 AM when you will be picked up by a private guide from your accommodation in Sofia. By car you will head to the outskirts of Sofia and Vitosha Mountain.
The first stop is the National History Museum, the biggest museum in Bulgaria and one of the biggest in the Balkans. It has rich collections from antiquity to nowadays. The next stop is the remarkable Boyana Church, recognized by UNESCO because of its amazingly well-preserved frescoes from the 13th century.
After exploring Boyana Church, head to the center of Sofia for a two-hour sightseeing tour. You will go around the most interesting buildings and places and learn their history from your guide. See sights such as Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica, Saint George Rotunda, the Parliament, the Presidency, the Roman Remains and others. The tour will finish at around 14:00 PM near the beginning of Vitosha street – the main street in Sofia.
Highlights
- Explore the vast collections at the Bulgarian National History Museum
- Marvel at the medieval frescoes of the UNESCO-listed Boyana Church
- Enjoy a personalized private tour through Sofia's historical center
- Learn fascinating stories from your expert local guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes
• Please warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
