Sofia Half Day Tour: Explore Vitosha Mountain, Boyana Church, and Relax in Thermal Springs
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25 Ratings
Sofia
Embark on a half-day tour of Sofia and discover the beauty of Vitosha Mountain, Boyana Church, and the relaxing thermal springs. Explore stunning landmarks, enjoy a traditional Bulgarian meal, and unwind in the hot mineral pools with a breathtaking view.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - This is our meeting point and all travelers will have a guided tour inside of the cathedral before we start our trip!
  • National Museum of History - The National Historical Museum in Sofia is Bulgaria’s largest museum. It was founded on 5 May 1973.
  • Vitosha Mountain - We will drive by car/van to our beautiful Vitosha mountain!

  • Копитото
    - Our next stop will be the breathtaking, 186-metre tall TV tower - Kopitoto (“The Hoof”), situated on top of Vitosha mountain at 1,348 m altitude. You will have unique opportunity to walk around the cliff and take stunning pictures of Sofia from the TOP :)!
  • Boyana Church - Next stop will be the popular UNESCO heritage - about 900 years old - Boyana Church.
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What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on an enjoyable 5-6 hour journey that will reward you with views of some most enchanting sights and monuments. We will gather at our initial assembly point, the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, before proceeding by vehicle to the awe-inspiring 186-meter high Kopitoto TV tower, (also known as ‘The Hoof’), perched on the peak of Vitosha Mountain at an elevation of 1,348 m. Here, you’ll get a chance to explore the cliff and capture fantastic photos of Sofia from a bird’s-eye view :)! Our next visit is designated to the renowned UNESCO heritage site, the 900-year-old Boyana Church. Afterwards, we will direct you to a charming traditional Bulgarian eatery. Once we’re done feasting, we’ll set off to another mesmerizing location in the lap of nature - the Pancharevo Lake, and the thermal mineral pools situated there :)! Regardless of the atmospheric conditions, you’ll have a splashing time immersing yourself in the warm mineral waters of an open-air pool, with a stunning vista of the lake :)! We will wind up spending approximately 1-2 hours here, before we return you to our initial gathering point in Sofia - the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral :)!

Location
Alexander Nevsky Crypt Icon museum
ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"
Meeting point is in front of the main entrance of St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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H9651vdelizabethl
Sep 18, 2023
A day exploring Sofia and surroundings! - I enjoyed my day, we covered a lot of ground in a short space of time with the highlights for me being the Boyana church and korali thermal spa which was a really relaxing way to end my visit to Bulgaria! Thankyou !!
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Julienseyar
Aug 26, 2023
Great tour with appropriate activities - Great experience. We could enjoy a few great spots in Sofia. We were a bit late for the pickup and radoslav could adjust perfectly.
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Jenefer
Jul 31, 2023
A lovely day out - We had a lovely day; a good selection of things to see and do the right pace. Recommended! Especially good to do on a Sunday.
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Liselotte_s
Jul 19, 2023
Great Tour! - We had a great experience, the places we visit were all interesting and we cover the most relevant aspects of sofia Rado is an excelent guide always ready to answer questions, help us with pictures and explaining us detaila of all points we visited
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R
Jun 27, 2023
Must do! - Radio was an incredible tour guide. I had a very enjoyable experience appreciating some of what Sofia and the surrounding areas has to offer. It did not feel like a tour but more like hanging out with a friend. He answered all the questions I had in relation to the various sights and his English is great! So no language issues. Would definitely recommend.
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Russell
Jun 21, 2023
Acclimating to Sofia Bulgaria - What a fantastic way to acclimate to Sofia Bulgaria! The trip covers a wide variety of experiences and is truly memorable. Radoslav is keenly aware of travelers' concerns and interests and ensures an extremely well spent day. Also, there's excellent communication, always an appreciated feature of a guide.
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Calicoj2019
May 27, 2023
Would recommend to anyone visiting Sofia - Amazing tour and Radoslav was super friendly and a great host! Would recommend to anyone visiting Sofia - he was able to tailor the tour to our group as well and made sure we had the best experience.
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H9176nqmelissaj
May 25, 2023
Great time all around and definitely a highlight of my time in Sophia! - Radoslav was an amazing host, very friendly guy and very attentive. Nice personal touch with sharing a video of our tour with photos he’d taken on the way. The tour takes you on a great journey of Sofia that would otherwise be quite hard to do without the local knowledge.
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Z9924tialexanderm
May 25, 2023
I recommend for a chill day in Sofia! - It is a very good tour. I recommend it for a chill day in Sofia. The last part was my favourite, experiencing the thermal waters as locals do. Great time!
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Patrickmr6685sc
May 21, 2023
Great for a day of a long weekend - Definitely a great thing to do if you're in Sofia for a long weekend. You'll get around all the major sights just outside the center without needing to worry about the faff of public transport or tickets. He also made a great little video as a reminder of the day.
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