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Sofia’s Golden Streets: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

5,01 reviewAlexander Nevsky Cathedral

Beschrijvingen worden in het Engels getoond.

  • 1–2 uur
  • Gratis annuleren tot 24 u vooraf
  • Rondleiding in Engels
  • Directe bevestiging

Hoogtepunten

Sofia has been a crossroad in the Balkan peninsula for centuries, and a melting pot for ancient people and cultures. On this self-guided audio tour, I’ll tell you about the Bulgarian capital’s rich heritage and why it’s unique within Europe. The tour starts at the St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral. From there, I’ll take you down Sofia’s historical boulevards and famous yellow-brick streets, while sharing insights about the Bulgarian capital’s emblematic architecture. At the Palace National Art Gallery, I’ll tell you the story of how the missing Mausoleum of Georgi Dimitrov is linked to the fall of communism in Bulgaria. You’ll pass the National Assembly of Bulgaria, the former headquarters of the Communist Party, before the tour ends with a stunning view of the Monument of Saint Sofia, the patron of the city,. Whether you’re a return visitor or just getting to know Sofia, this 60-minute tour is a great introduction to Bulgaria’s culturally rich capital.

Inbegrepen

Wat is inbegrepen

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Wat niet

  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation

Route

  1. This self-guided audio tour starts at the St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral. And on this tour, I’ll tell you about the Bulgarian capital’s rich heritage, and why it’s unique within Europe.

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  2. Follow my recommendations for exploring more of the city’s highlights after the tour, including the trendy Vitosha Boulevard and the Crystal Garden, a park beloved by locals for a drink on a summer’s evening

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  3. Make a wish in the Church of St Nicholas the Miraclemaker’s crypt, one of the oldest temples in the city

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  4. Listen to some of the city’s legends and stories including how Prince Ferdinand I, an avid ornithologist, donated his personal collection of birds, mammals, and butterflies to the National Museum of Natural History when it opened in 1889

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  5. At the Palace National Art Gallery, I’ll tell you the story of how the missing Mausoleum of Georgi Dimitrov is linked to the fall of communism in Bulgaria.

    Komt langs

  6. Follow my recommendations for exploring more of the city’s highlights after the tour, including the trendy Vitosha Boulevard and the Crystal Garden, a park beloved by locals for a drink on a summer’s evening

    Komt langs

  7. You’ll pass the National Assembly of Bulgaria, the former headquarters of the Communist Party.

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  8. The tour ends with views of the Monument of Saint Sofia, the patron of the city, and tell you how different religions coexist harmoniously in Bulgaria’s capital.

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Annuleren

Gratis annuleren tot 24 uur voor aanvang, met volledige terugbetaling.

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Verzamelpunt
This self-guided audio tour starts in front of the Patriarchal Cathedral St. Alexander Nevsky. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Ophalen
Iedereen komt naar het startpunt; er is geen ophaalservice.
Tickettype
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Uitgevoerd door
VoiceMap Audio Tours
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Sofia

  • Its from-price is 86% below the median of the 44 stadstours we list in Sofia.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 19 of 44.
  • 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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