Private city walking tour of Sofia

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. After a short historical introduction you will learn the tragic story of the biggest terrorist attack that ever took place in Bulgaria.

   10 min

2. You will see the impressive building of the Palace of Justice.

   Passes by

3. Sofia's biggest catholic church and the story of the small catholic community in Bulgaria.

   Passes by

4. The beautiful statue of Sofia and the controversy surrounding it.

   10 min

5. Below the modern-day center of Sofia lies the ancient city of Serdika. We'll be jump back in time and walk around the impressive excavations.

   5 min

6. A small church situated in the heart of Sofia dating back to the Ottoman period.

   5 min

7. Today this is Sofia's only functioning mosque. Learn about the story of the Bulgarian muslim community.

   5 min

8. Sofia's beautiful Synagogue is the biggest on the Balkan peninsula. We'll share the extraordinary history of the Bulgarian Jewish community.

   10 min

9. The building that was once home to Sofia's Central Mineral Baths now houses the museum of Sofia. You will be able to taste of the famous thermal waters during this stop.

   10 min

10. Out of the ruins of WW2 the Largo of Sofia was constructed by the new communist power, symbolizing the strenght of the regime. You will see the Council of Ministers, the National Assembly and the Presidency.

    10 min

11. The Bulgarian National Guards are always right in front of the building. Learn about the symbolism surrounding this unusual job. You can even take a picture with them.

    5 min

12. Once a mosque - now Sofia's oldest museum.

    5 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Sofia

• Its from-price is 38% above the median of the 611 experiences we list in Sofia.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 19 of 611.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Sofia

Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, lies below Vitosha mountain, mixing Roman ruins, golden-domed churches, mineral springs and a busy café culture.

Sofia sits in a high basin at the foot of Mount Vitosha, and its centre layers Roman Serdica, Orthodox Bulgaria and the Ottoman and Soviet eras. The gold-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, completed in the early twentieth century, is the city's best-known building. Close by are the fourth-century rotunda of St George, the Banya Bashi Mosque and the remains of Roman streets that show through glass in the metro stations.

Top-ranked sights in Sofia: Rila Monastery, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Ivan Vazov National Theatre.

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