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Free tour

Small groups walking tour in Sofia

Duration: 1h and 45min
Languages: German, English
Guru: Ivan
Quality Verified Registered on April 15, 2023

Hello everyone, my name is Ivan! I'm 33, born and raised in Sofia, professional tour guide since 2018. I have been tour guiding all around Bulgaria as well as all Balkan countries multiple times as a tour leader of international tourist groups. Tour guiding is my passion and is a job that I really love! In the winter time I'm a ski instructor, and in my free time I love to go hiking, play tennis, and go camping. I'm interested in history, archeology, foreign languages and cultures. I also speak German and a bit of Russian. At the moment I am learning Greek. I love to travel in Bulgaria and abroad, meet new people, show them around and help them have the best possible time in Sofia and Bulgaria !

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
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Tour description

Sofia and Bulgaria has a lot more to show than it maybe looks like at first! Here you will find a curious mixture of many different historical eras, that has shaped our country and society throughout the centuries and  basically have created what we are today.
Come with me on a tour that will reveal and explain
the long and complicated history of Sofia and Bulgaria!

What places are we visiting in Sofia? 

  • St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
  • St. Sofia basilica
  • King's Palace
  • National Theatre
  • House of President, House of Parliament, House of Government
  • Ancient Roman ruins
  • The Mosque
  • The Central Bath
  • Main shopping street (end of tour)


At the end I will give you a list of recommendations for your free time, next day activities, out of town tours, food, restaurants, museums, etc. 

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    pl. "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski", 1000 S...
    pl. "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski", 1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
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    I will be on the stairs of the cathedral, at the very central front entrance, with a black backpack.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Sofia's Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Hagia Sophia
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Bulgarian National Art Gallery
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Ivan Vazov National Theater
  • 5
    Outside visit
    St George Rotunda Church
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Presidential Palace of Republic of Bulgaria
  • 7
    Outside visit
    National Bulgarian Archeological Museum
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Council of Ministers
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Banya Bashi Mosque
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Regional History Museum – Sofia / Регионален исторически музей – София
  • 11
    Outside visit
    Sofia Palace of Justice

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

4.65
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(158 ratings)
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Professionalism
4.78
Fun
4.49
Expression
4.73
Quality
4.68
Route
4.67
Konrad (1 Rating)
Berlin

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Travelled in couple - Jul 2024
Ivan is a cool guide with extensive knowledge and a good sense of humour! Would defunct recommend taking a tour with him!!
Anja (1 Rating)

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Travelled in couple - Jul 2024
Ivan is very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot during our tour about the city of Sofia as well as the histroy of the country Bulgaria. We had lots of fun, would totally recommend taking the tour with Ivan
Amanda (2 Ratings)
Wiesbaden

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Travelled in couple - Jul 2024
Lovely walking tour in a beautiful city with a complicated past.
Monica (2 Ratings)
Kingsbury

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Travelled alone - Jul 2024
I was able to have a clear conversation and he was able to answer questions and explain things. It was an enjoyable afternoon... Even with my leg problems I managed the walk.
Joerg (1 Rating)
Dresden

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Travelled in group - Jun 2024
Die Tour mit Ivan war für uns sehr aufschlussreich, wir haben alle wichtigen Orte gesehen und viel über Land und Leute erfahren. Wir haben mit Ivan gute Gespräche geführt und auch gesellschaftliche Themen diskutiert. Die Tour mit Ivan können wir nur empfehlen. Vielen Dank für das Erlebnis.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 8 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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  • Cancellation risk
    This guru has cancelled more than 2% of the last 100 bookings for this tour.
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  • Cancellation risk
    This guru has cancelled more than 2% of the last 100 bookings for this tour.
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