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Top things to do in Sofia
#1Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour
Rila Monastery is definitely a must-see if you are a tourist with a free day in Sofia. The arcaded balconies, the unique frescoes – a work of one of the most...
recommend88% of travelers recommend
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$34
per adult
#2Small-Group Sofia Food, Heritage & Culture Tour
Uncover the cultural charms of Sofia on this guided walking tour. Discover the city's fascinating historic center, pass impressive sights like the National T...
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$46
per adult
#3COMBO Tour: Koprivshtitsa & Plovdiv
Discover the cities of Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa on this full-day tour from Sofia. The amusing mixture of traditions, culture, and architectural masterpieces...
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$50
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#4The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery
A whole-day guided trek to Rila Mountains, exploring probably the most eminent area in the mountains – The Seven Rila Lakes and the most famous tourist attra...
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$65
per adult
#5Sofia Tour Audio Guide
Enjoy the best of Sofia, at your pace! Walking citytourin: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian and Bulgarian.Immerse with the city and let yourself fe...
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$14
per traveler
#6Private Transfer from Sofia to Varna: Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driv...
Save your time and experience a private door-to-door transfer. You will be picked up wherever you wish in Sofia at your chosen time by a qualified local Engl...
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$71
per traveler
#7Valley of the Thracian Kings, Hidden Treasures
During this day tour you will have the chance to learn more about the mysterious Thracians, best known for the mythical hero Orpheus (ancient musician and th...
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$65
per traveler
#8Full day Plovdiv
While Sofia is the administrative center of Bulgaria, Plovdiv is its cultural and artistic capital. Plovdiv is the second biggest city in Bulgaria and is jus...
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$34
per adult
#9Tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Hotnitsa Waterfall
Enjoy a full-day tour to Veliko Tarnovo -one of the highlights of Bulgaria and Hotnitsa Waterfall – described by many as a piece of Heaven. Veliko Tarnovo is...
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$65
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#10Private Day tour to Skopje Macedonia up to 4 people
The day tour from Sofia to Skopje is a great option to see another one Balkan country. The capital of Republic of Macedonia is an unique city that, in the mo...
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$73
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Things To Do in Sofia
Make the most of your time in one of the richest corners of European culture as you explore the heart of the Balkans. With grand architecture lining the streets and a world of history in its churches, theaters, and museums, the city is home to some of the continent’s most remarkable stories. All that heritage is waiting for you to explore as you get to know the things to do in Sofia and see Bulgaria’s grand capital city for yourself.
Areas & Neighborhoods
Sredets
With the mixture of narrow, disjointed streets and wide public plazas that comes with its long, grand heritage, Sofia’s urban center is the picture of a grand historic metropolis. Upscale shops and open-air stalls line along the pedestrian walkway of Vitosha Boulevard, and you can spot remnants of the ancient city walls preserved in between the modern roads.
Mladost
Dominated for decades by communist-era housing blocks, this piece of southeastern Sofia is now one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in town. Home to the city’s largest business park and one of its first bicycle routes, the district caters to a rising population of young professionals.
Oborishte
Just east of the city center, this neighborhood is home to a growing collection of fine dining. Some of Sofia’s grandest buildings stand among the parks and tree-filled gardens, while a wealth of new restaurants and bars have made this one of the liveliest sections of town.
What to See in Sofia
Churches tell the story of Bulgaria’s long and unique religious traditions, from the ancient Church of St. George to the grandeur of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. You can mingle with the iconic life-size statues of cultural icons amid the shops of Slaveykov Square, explore the patch of forest paths in the city park of Borisova Gradina, and visit the copper-and-bronze monument to Sofia’s patron saint, set on the former site of a communist-era statue of Lenin.
Things to do, Landmarks & Attractions
There’s more than enough to see in the center of Sofia to justify some expert guidance, so a walking tour to some of the city’s best attractions is well worth your time. Get up early for a tastier trip that includes breakfast with some favorite pastries and desserts, or take the long view with a visit to the National Museum of History and its collection of artifacts dating back to the ancient Thracians.
If you’ve got time for a trip into the countryside, a day trip into the Sredna Gora mountains lets you explore the folksy town of Koprivshtitsa. Head south to visit the beautiful Rila Monastery and get acquainted with the world of Orthodox Christianity.
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