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Sofia through different eras: a historical tour

Duration: 2h
Languages: English
Guru: Ekaterina
Registered on August 06, 2023

I am a dual Bulgarian and British citizen. I was born in Sofia, Bulgaria and I lived here until I was 19 when I moved to the UK to complete my higher education. Before I moved there, I completed a course to become a tour guide in Sofia. I am passionate about the history and culture of my hometown and I would love to show it to the world and educate people from all over the world about Sofia and Bulgaria.

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to Sofia!

Sofia is an ancient city dating back to Roman times. It features architectural artifacts from the Byzantine Empire , Ottoman Empire, and Soviet architecture .

I would like to share with you all my local knowledge, share with you these personal stories of people who created Sofia and Bulgaria and help you have fun in our capital.

On this tour I will guide you through the history of Sofia .
Our starting point will be Sofia University, then we will go to the Sofia Central Library , the monument of Vasil Levski (the national hero of Bulgaria) and then end up taking photos and admiring the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral .

In the meantime I will tell you the story of this jewel of the Balkans. We will then head to Independence Square where the Bulgarian Parliament is located and where you can find a statue of the Russian Emperor Alexander .

We will then head to the famous Kristal garden with a statue of Stefan Stambolov . We will then head to Alexander Batemberg Square where I will share with you some interesting secrets and stories from the Soviet times.

We will also explore the national theater "Ivan Vazov". Our tour will continue towards the Presidency and the Roman ruins of Sofia .

You will have the opportunity to see the "Sveta Nedelya" church and we will end our tour by exploring an Ottoman era mosque.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel" 15, 1504 Sofi...
    bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel" 15, 1504 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
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    Please stand in front of the main entrance of Sofia University, I will be holding a black umbrella.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Sofia University
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Library
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Sofia's Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Old Parliament House
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Ivan Vazov National Theater
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Presidential Palace of Republic of Bulgaria
  • 7
    Outside visit
    St George Rotunda Church
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Banya Bashi Mosque
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Sveta Nedelya Church

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).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

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.
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Only cash payment is accepted.
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