Sofia: Historical Walking Tour
ID: GYG349421-625496
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Country: Bulgaria
Country: Bulgaria
Duration: 03:00 hours
Description
Unearth the secrets of one of Europe's most multicultural cities on this guided historical tour and visit churches, mosques, parliament buildings and much more.
Discover over 2000 years of history as you stroll around the streets of Sofia accompanied by a local guide and learn more about the influence of the Greeks, Romans, and Ottomans on the city. Learn more about how this mingling of cultures has made Sofia into the cultural gem that is today, with centuries-old churches that have spent most of their existence as mosques and silver and gold treasures lurking throughout the city.
During the tour, learn more about Bulgaria's history as an empire, visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site church and admire the neoclassical style of the Ivan Vazov National Theatre. Later, visit the Parliament buildings and the monument to the Russian Tsar Alexander II, National Theatre, the King's Palace which is now an ethnographic museum, a national bank, archaeological museum, and the Ancient Roman ruins of Serdica.
Discover over 2000 years of history as you stroll around the streets of Sofia accompanied by a local guide and learn more about the influence of the Greeks, Romans, and Ottomans on the city. Learn more about how this mingling of cultures has made Sofia into the cultural gem that is today, with centuries-old churches that have spent most of their existence as mosques and silver and gold treasures lurking throughout the city.
During the tour, learn more about Bulgaria's history as an empire, visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site church and admire the neoclassical style of the Ivan Vazov National Theatre. Later, visit the Parliament buildings and the monument to the Russian Tsar Alexander II, National Theatre, the King's Palace which is now an ethnographic museum, a national bank, archaeological museum, and the Ancient Roman ruins of Serdica.
Highlights
- Hear stories, insider secrets, and historical facts from your professional guide
- Learn more about the city's multicultural history
- Hear secrets about the Valchitran and Lukovit Treasures
Guiding languages
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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.