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- French
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Explore Sofia at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your phone. You get a clear map of all 10 stops, simple directions through Google Maps, and short audio stories you can play when you reach each location.
The route covers downtown Sofia, from St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral to the Central Mineral Baths, passing sites like the Saint George Rotunda, the Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex, and the Ivan Vazov National Theatre.
Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and explore freely. No groups, no schedules. Audio and text available in 7 languages.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Start your walk at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Just open Ciceru nearby to begin exploring the massive neo Byzantine exterior, where golden domes and marble façades express Bulgaria’s gratitude carved in stone.
Wrap up your tour at the Central Mineral Baths. Take a moment to enjoy the colorful façade, thermal fountains and historic building before ending your walk at the city’s geothermal heart.
Itinerary
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St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral (Pass by)
Start your walk at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Just open Ciceru nearby to begin exploring the massive neo Byzantine exterior, where golden domes and marble façades express Bulgaria’s gratitude carved in stone.
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Saint Sofia Church (Pass by)
View the Church of Saint Sofia from the outside. Its austere red brick walls and quiet presence reveal the ancient building that gave the city its name and its idea of wisdom.
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(Pass by)
Admire the Russian Church from the street. The green roofs and gilded onion domes create a fairytale silhouette that broadcasts imperial influence without stepping inside.
Admission ticket free -
Ivan Vazov National Theater (Pass by)
Stand before the Ivan Vazov National Theatre and take in its Neoclassical façade. Columns, pediment and surrounding garden set the stage entirely from the open square.
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(Pass by)
Pause outside St. Nedelya Church and observe its rebuilt dome and solid form. The exterior carries the weight of one of Sofia’s darkest historical moments.
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(Pass by)
View the Saint George Rotunda from the courtyard. This red brick cylinder, Sofia’s oldest building, tells two millennia of survival through its walls alone.
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Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex (Pass by)
Walk around the open air ruins of ancient Serdica. Streets, foundations and glass covered remains show Roman Sofia directly beneath modern traffic.
Admission ticket free -
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Stand beneath the Statue of Saint Sofia and observe the towering bronze figure. This modern symbol replaced a Soviet monument and now watches over the city crossroads.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Banya Bashi Mosque (Pass by)
Admire the Banya Bashi Mosque from the outside. Its single dome and minaret rise above the street, marking the last active Ottoman era mosque in Sofia.
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2Central Mineral Baths -- Banski Sq 1
Wrap up your tour at the Central Mineral Baths. Take a moment to enjoy the colorful façade, thermal fountains and historic building before ending your walk at the city’s geothermal heart.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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