Morning in Sofia: Authentic Breakfast and Cultural Walk

2 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

First time in Sofia? Taste the most popular breakfast Banitza or Tikvenik paired with a cup of Airian. Choose this walk in the city if you want more history and archeology or you are interested to know about local barss and restaurants and SPA or City markets. Your tour guide is a passionate local who grew up in Sofia. He will not only show you local attractions but will also offer you an insight into what you can experience in your free time; where the locals go & more about the social and night life highlights of the city. Sofia has so many interesting places, often hidden in small streets, galleries, bars, events etc!

What's Included

English Guide
Banitza, is a traditional pastry made in Bulgaria. Banitsa is prepared by layering a mixture of whisked eggs, plain yogurt, and pieces of white brined cheese between filo pastry and then baking it.
Airian ( Bulgarian Yogurt with water)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will be in blue jacket / hat

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex

    Ancient cultural and communication complex “Serdica” combines areas with various purposes, divided into two zones. The “Largo” zone, situated underneath Nezavisimost Square, integrates the unearthed archaeological remains into a site for cultural events. The remains of one of the two main streets of the Roman town, the decumanus maximus, which connects the eastern and the western gate of the city, can be seen here. A large residential building, covering an entire insula (urban block), can be seen south of it. The building also had small shops, from which travelers and the town’s inhabitants could purchase food and various goods. A lapidarium is located close to the building.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Saint Sofia Church

    The Saint Sofia Church (Bulgarian: църква „Света София“, tsarkva "Sveta Sofia", "Church of Holy Wisdom") is one of the oldest church in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, dating to the fourth century. In the predecessor building took place the Council of Serdica held most probably in 343 and attended by 316 bishops. In the 14th century, the church gave its name to the city, previously known as Serdika (Сердика)

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

    The Saint Sofia Church (Bulgarian: църква „Света София“, tsarkva "Sveta Sofia", "Church of Holy Wisdom") is one of the oldest church in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, dating to the fourth century. In the predecessor building took place the Council of Serdica held most probably in 343 and attended by 316 bishops. In the 14th century, the church gave its name to the city, previously known as Serdika (Сердика)

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Zhenski Pazar Women's Market

    Zhenski Pazar Market (Bulgarian: “Женски пазар”) is the oldest market in Sofia. Established more than 140 years ago, it has become one of the most important trading centres in the metropolitan city.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Paradise Center - the lifestyle home of fashion, events and entertainment – Sofia citizens and Sofia guests' favourite place to be.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    The brand of one of the most famous Bulgarian players Hristo Stoitchkov

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Sofia Synagogue

    The synagogue is the largest synagogue in Southeastern Europe, the third-largest in Europe,[1] and one of two active synagogues remaining in Bulgaria

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Banya Bashi Mosque (Pass by)

    Banya Bashi Mosque is located in the center of Sofia, near the hot mineral springs. (Banya Bashi means “many baths”). It was built in 1576 during the Ottoman military expansion by the best known Ottoman architect Miamar Sinan. He was also created Selemiye mosque in Edrine and Suleyman mosque in Istanbul.

    Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Central Mineral Baths -- Banski Sq 1

    A city known for the mineral springs in the area. It was built in the early 20th century near the former Turkish bath (then destroyed) and was used as the city's public baths until 1986.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    The style of the building is Neo-Renaissance, featuring also elements of Neo-Byzantine architecture and Neo-Baroque.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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