Discover Sofia’s hidden gems with a local guide, savor Bulgarian beer or wine, and enjoy traditional meze on this 2-hour walking tour.
Discover Sofia’s hidden gems with a local guide, savor Bulgarian beer or wine, and enjoy traditional meze on this 2-hour walking tour.
- St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - Constructed in the Neo-Byzantine style, it ranks among the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals globally and stands as a symbol of Sofia and a major tourist attraction.
- The National Gallery for Foreign Art - Designed in the Neoclassical style by Viennese architect Friedrich Schwanberg, this building was…
- St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - Constructed in the Neo-Byzantine style, it ranks among the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals globally and stands as a symbol of Sofia and a major tourist attraction.
- The National Gallery for Foreign Art - Designed in the Neoclassical style by Viennese architect Friedrich Schwanberg, this building was completed between 1881 and 1883.
- Bulgarian National Library (St. Cyril and St. Methodius National Library) - Housing 8.5 million documents, the National Library “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” is Bulgaria’s largest repository of books. Visitors can enjoy temporary exhibitions inside. The collection of old, rare, and valuable books includes approximately 17,000 volumes of books and periodicals from the 15th to the 21st centuries, organized into separate collections.
- National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria - The building housing the National Assembly is historically significant and a cultural monument. It was constructed between 1884 and 1886, designed by architect Constantin Yovanovic.
- Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski - Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and The “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” National Library are located near the Eagles’ Bridge. The university was established on 1 October 1888. From Monday to Friday, visitors can admire the stunning central hall with its large stained glass windows.
- Zhenski Pazar Women’s Market - Established over 140 years ago, it has become a key trading center in the metropolitan area. Nearly 60,000 people visit Zhenski Pazar Market daily. The market is situated in Sofia’s Area of Tolerance, named for its proximity to the temples of all official religious communities in Bulgaria. Nearby are the church “Saints Cyril and Methodius“, the “Banya Bashi” Mosque, and the Central Synagogue of Sofia.
- The West Gate of Sofia - The initial fortification wall of Serdica was built in the latter half of the 2nd century AD, with a width of 2.20 m. At the end of the 3rd and beginning of the 4th century AD, the wall was remodeled, and a ditch was dug in front of it—14 m west of the Western gate, about 2 m deep and 5 m wide, functioning in the 4th century.
- Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex - The Ancient cultural and communication complex “Serdica” features areas with various purposes, divided into two zones. The “Largo” zone, located beneath Nezavisimost Square, incorporates the uncovered archaeological remains into a site for cultural events. Here, visitors can see the remains of one of the two main streets of the Roman town, the decumanus maximus, which connects the eastern and western gates of the city. A large residential building, covering an entire insula (urban block), is visible to the south, featuring small shops where travelers and residents could buy food and various goods.
- Sofia Synagogue - The Central Sofia Synagogue is a source of pride for the Bulgarian Jewish community. It is one of the three largest Sephardic (Spanish-Jewish) synagogues in Europe and the largest on the Balkan Peninsula.
- Central Mineral Baths – Banski Sq 1 - Visitors can explore the city’s Natural Hot Springs, with temperatures reaching 46 degrees Celsius. The current Central Mineral Baths building, designed in the Vienna Secession style with Bulgarian, Byzantine, and Eastern Orthodox ornamental elements, was created by architects Petko Momchilov and Friedrich Grünanger in 1904–1905 and approved on 30 January 1906, following an Austrian project from 1889.
- Banya Bashi Mosque - Built with the initiative and financial support of Mullah Effendi Kada Seyfullah, it is also known as Mollah Effendi Mosque. Designed by the renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, who also constructed the Sultan Selim Mosque in Edirne and the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul, the mosque is believed to have been built in 974 Hijri (Islamic calendar) or 1566–1567 AD, as indicated by the number 974 above the entrance arch.

- Breakfast
- Meals
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages
- City Card for the day
- 5 food stops
- Breakfast
- Meals
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages
- City Card for the day
- 5 food stops
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Join this small-group tour and savor the flavors of the city with five genuine Sofia food stops that are off the beaten path. Enjoy delights such as flaky banitsa, grilled cheese on a tile, traditional stuffed peppers, slow-cooked lamb, and a surprise dessert. Each stop offers a glimpse into local life, history, and flavors, all led by an enthusiastic…
Join this small-group tour and savor the flavors of the city with five genuine Sofia food stops that are off the beaten path. Enjoy delights such as flaky banitsa, grilled cheese on a tile, traditional stuffed peppers, slow-cooked lamb, and a surprise dessert. Each stop offers a glimpse into local life, history, and flavors, all led by an enthusiastic local guide. Experience authentic Bulgarian cuisine at various stops while traveling on Sofia’s historic public tram with a city card for the day! Please note: the tasting menu is optional and may be adjusted based on availability or seasonal ingredients. It is recommended to arrive with an empty stomach and skip a large breakfast beforehand!
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking
- The tour includes the travel time from place to place
- Alcoholic drinks is not suitable for children 17 years old or under!
- The 14 allergens are: celery, cereals containing gluten (such as wheat, rye, barley, and oats), crustaceans (such as prawns, crabs and lobsters), eggs, fish, lupin, milk, molluscs (such as mussels and oysters), mustard, peanuts, sesame, soybeans, sulphur dioxide and sulphites (if the sulphur dioxide and sulphites are at a concentration of more than ten parts per million) and tree nuts (such as almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios and macadamia nuts).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.