Private City Tour of Sofia: Experience Landmarks and Hidden Gems with a Top Local Guide

Discover the best of Sofia on a private city tour with a top local guide. Explore iconic landmarks and uncover hidden gems for a truly personalized experience.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral located in Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria. Constructed in the Neo-Byzantine style, it serves as the cathedral church for the Patriarch of Bulgaria and is considered one of the 50 largest Christian church buildings worldwide.
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What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (privately-guided option)
  • Professional English-speaking guide (privately-guided option)
  • Self-guided option with e-guide, audio guide, and route
  • Public transport included (privately-guided option)
  • Flexible start times
  • Tour of Cathedral Alexander Nevski
What's Not Included
  • Food, drinks & entrance fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Check off Sofia’s key landmarks in minimum time on this comprehensive private city tour lead by a private local guide. Exploring with your private guide, see Cathedral Saint Alexander Nevski, Saint Sofia Church, the Banya Bashi Mosque, Borisova Gradina gardens, the National Art Gallery, and so much more. Tour includes hotel pick up and drop off but excludes any entrance fees.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
St Alexander Nevski Square
For the self-guided tour option
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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John_m
Apr 19, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Absolute Must-Do in Sofia! - If you’re looking to peel back the layers of Sofia’s 2,000-year history without feeling like you're in a crowded school assembly, this private tour is the only way to go. Our guide was a total pro—incredibly knowledgeable, witty, and able to weave together the complex history of Roman ruins, Ottoman influence, and Communist-era architecture into a story that actually made sense. Being a private tour, we had the flexibility to linger at the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral for photos and skip the parts that didn't interest us as much.
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Teresabeall
Apr 9, 2026
Fabulous!! - 5/5 stars. Marina was an absolute gem! Not only was she knowledgeable and delightful, she was passionate and customized the tour to our interests and understanding. We learned so much about Bulgarian history, the city of Sofia, Boyana Church and Rila Monastery, and her family with deeply personal stories. No hesitation to use her again over and over.
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Hr_n
Mar 24, 2026
Great experience in Sofia with everything needed - We opted for the self-guided option and that was really good! All the guide's notes, great audio and maps. And all this for the fraction of the cost. Real value! Definitely recommend.
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Z7526sfst
Jan 3, 2026
Amazing experience - i had an amazing one-day personal tour of Sofia and its surrounds. My guide was incredibly knowledgeable, warm, friendly, and accommodating. He went above and beyond to make my short visit an unforgettable one!
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Amysh
Nov 15, 2025
Beautiful Sofia with an amazing guide! - I had a wonderful day walking around Sofia learning the history of this beautiful city. Rumi was an amazing guide-highly recommend this tour if it’s your first time!
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Romeo_m
Aug 25, 2025
Very good tour and very... - Very good tour and very kind guide! Rumi was perfect! we highly recommend her! thank you very much for this experience!
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Themoderntraveller
Aug 14, 2025
Sofia walking tour - Our experience with this tour company was truly enjoyable from start to finish. Rumi, our guide for the walking tour of Sofia, arrived right on time and led us through a route that was light, easy to follow, yet still managed to cover all the essential sights. She was not only patient but also highly informative, sharing interesting details at a comfortable pace. Before the tour even began, Hristo was prompt in answering our queries and even suggested alternative options for us to consider. Overall, the company demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness, ensuring we felt supported both before and after the tour.
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Joselitojohn_b
Jun 26, 2025
Easy walking tour - Do this for a basic intro to Sofia. Easy walking for older people and younger children. Rumi is nice and polite.
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Jenniferhy4515hb
Jun 16, 2025
Above and Beyond! - I contracted with Visit Bulgaria for a private tour of Sofia for my clients. They loved the tour and the city. Beyond the tour, the company went above and beyond to ensure my client's needs were met by purchasing their train tickets for them when they went on sale, ensuring that my clients would have a sleeper on the train. Thank you so much Hristo! Highly recommended.
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Giovannipaolo_a
Mar 6, 2026
Scam fake tour - Totally a Scam. You pay 50€ for a cheap pdf and a Ai audio guide that last 30 min. It is not a guided tour! DO NOT BUY IT. Get a free tour instead
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).