Sofia Private Full Day Tour

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This is a private tour. It starts with a hotel pick up at 9 am. First, you'll go to the Pancharevo Lake to take some photos. Then you will visit the National History Museum and Boyana Church, which are some of the most important historical places in Sofia. After that, you will go to the "Kopitoto" view point, from where you will be able to see the amazing panoramic views of the town. And finally, you will go to the city center, where you will see all the important historical landmarks.

What's Included

visit Boyana Church
sightseeing tour in the center of Sofia
a stop for photos at the Pancharevo lake
a stop for photos at the “Kopitoto” view point in the Vitosha Mountain
transportation by a comfortable A/C car
English-speaking guide
visit the National History Museum
hotel pick up
free entrance to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica, Saint George Rotunda
Boyana Church and National History Museum entrance fees- 15 lv./7.5 euro total
Food, lunch, personal expenses
gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotel pick up at 9 am. Please indicate your hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The tour starts at 9 am when you will be picked up by a private guide from your staying in Sofia. By car, you will head to the outskirts of Sofia. Your first stop will be the Pancharevo Lake, with its calm and relaxing atmosphere, where you will be able to take some beautiful photos.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Sofia History Museum

    After that, you will continue to the Boyana neighborhood, which is situated in the footsteps of the Vitosha Mountain. There you will visit the National History Museum-the biggest museum in Bulgaria and one of the biggest in the Balkans. It has rich collections from antiquity to nowadays. The guided tour in the museum is between 1 hour and 1 hour and 30 minutes.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Boyana Church

    The next stop will be the remarkable Boyana Church, recognized by UNESCO because of its amazingly well-preserved frescoes from the 13th century. The visit of the church is about 30 minutes.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Then, you will continue to the “Kopitoto” view point, from where you will be able to see the magnificent panoramic views of the town. After that you will have a stop at a restaurant for a lunch break.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Sofia

    Finally, from 3 pm to 5 pm, you will head to the center of Sofia where there will be a 2- hour sightseeing tour. You will go around the most interesting buildings and places and learn their history from your guide- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica, Saint George Rotunda, the Parliament, the Presidency, the Roman Remains, and others. The tour will finish at around 5 pm near the beginning of “Vitosha” street- the main walking street in Sofia.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them
Supplied by City Tour Ltd.

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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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