15 City Tours in Bulgaria Worth the Day

Sofia: City Monuments Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide - Starting at Ivan Vazov National Theater, then easing into the center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 825 reviews · 2 hours · from $17Our pick

A 2-hour Sofia monuments walk with multilingual audio, temple interiors, and Roman ruins, ending at the Presidential Palace guard change.

“Alex was a very good tour guide, he explained everything and how to operate the audio , this was set to your language. It was great that Alex was from Sofia himself, so we were able to ask him lots of questions. It was easy to keep up with Alex and a nice stroll , we were allocated time in each historical building to look around. We were able to see the presidential changing of the guard. This tour was extremely good value for money , we were able to revisit some of the buildings again to spend more time there and we were able to find them much easier.…”

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Private city walking tour of Sofia

2.Private city walking tour of Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $183Top rated

Private 2-hour walking tour of Sofia’s top sights, from Saint Nedelia to Alexander Nevski, with a certified English guide.

“We recently enjoyed a 2-hour city center tour of Sofia with Vasil, and it was a highlight of our stay. Although we had been exploring the city center on our own for the past two days, Vasil brought the history and culture of Sofia to life in a way we hadn’t experienced. His deep knowledge, backed by his academic background in tourism, made the tour both informative and engaging. Vasil was exceptionally friendly and enthusiastic, and his passion for the city was contagious. My wife and I learned so much during our time with him. We highly recommend Vasil for anyone looking to explore and truly understand the majestic city…”

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Sofia Walking Private City Tour

3.Sofia Walking Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Walk Sofia’s most famous churches, Roman layers, and markets on a private 2 to 3 hour tour with an English-speaking guide.

“Pavlina was very knowledgeable and engaging. We loved the tour and would definitely recommend this experience!”

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Sofia: History and Heritage – Small Group City Tour

4.History and Heritage – Small Group City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19

Sofia history and heritage small-group walk: Alexander Nevsky, Saint Sofia Basilica, Rotunda, plus downtown monuments and smart restaurant tips.

“This was a great tour. I was the only participant that day. Vasil is a very knowledgeable guide. He's very passionate about the city. We covered a lot of ground during our walk that morning seeing all of the highlights. I would highly recommend booking this tour.”

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Private city walking tour of Plovdiv

5.Private city walking tour of Plovdiv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $184

Private 2.5-hour Plovdiv walk with a certified guide, mixing old and new sights, from Nebet Tepe to the Ancient Theatre.

“Thank you so much for an amazing tour of Plovdiv. My guide Niki was awesome, super knowledgeable, about the city, its history and its story. Thank you for a great day.”

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Sofia by Night: Panoramic City Tour and Folklore Dinner

6.Sofia by Night: Panoramic City Tour and Folklore Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

Panoramic Sofia night tour to Alexander Nevsky and key landmarks, then Bulgarian folklore dinner show in Borisova Garden. 4 hours.

“Una visita muy interesante en la que conocimos los lugares más destacados del centro de Sofia de noche, con explicaciones de su historia. Gracias a Nikie por acercarnos a la cultura búlgara. Un guía encantador y muy profesional. Después fuimos a un restaurante en la montaña donde cenamos y pudimos ver unos bailes típicos. Estuvo bien, pero algo caro para lo que ofrecen.”

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Nessebar: Guided City Tour

7.Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 7 hours · from $69

Guided Nessebar day tour from Varna, UNESCO old town walking, St. Stephen’s Church, bay views, plus time to drink and shop.

“Nous avons adoré notre excursion à Nessebar. Le véhicule était confortable et notre guide Philippe était super super. Nous recommandons fortement ce tour si vous désirez visiter Nessebar à partir de Varna. Merci encore!”

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Private City Tour of Sofia

8.Private City Tour of Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $31

A flexible, private Sofia walk with a guide, hitting St. Alexander Nevsky, the Orthodox churches, mosque, synagogue, and Serdica ruins.

“Very good tour and very kind guide! Rumi was perfect! we highly recommend her! thank you very much for this experience!”

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Transfer Sofia Airport/city to Plovdiv with a sedan 3+1

9.Transfer Sofia Airport/city to Plovdiv with a sedan 3+1

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $114

Private Sofia Airport to Plovdiv transfer in a clean sedan, with door-to-door pickup, on-time drivers, and in-car comforts.

“I had excellent experience and great service with this company.”

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Sofia: City Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour

10.City Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 2 hours · from $18

Walk Sofia’s top landmarks in 2 hours, including entry to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Learn Roman to communist stories with Nikola.

“The tour with Nikola in Sofia was really enjoyable. He was polite, friendly, and knew a lot about the city and its history. He shared interesting stories and gave great tips on where to go and what to do, which helped us make the most of our short time there. The pace was just right, and he made everyone feel comfortable. Overall, it was a perfect, easy-going tour that gave a great introduction to Sofia. Highly recommend it if you want a quick, informative, and fun way to see the city.”

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Private Sofia City Tour by Bike

11.Private Sofia City Tour by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · from $45

Bike through Sofia’s green parks with an English guide and rented bicycle from St. Alexander Nevsky. Private ride, 2 to 3 hours.

“We zaten keurig op de afgesproken tijd te wachten op onze gids. Toen deze 15 minuten te laat was gebeld met het bedrijf. Deze vertelde dat zij de tour hadden geannuleerd een dag van tevoren. Ons hadden ze niets laten weten. De reden de slechte "gevaarlijke" weersomstaRead more”

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Private Sofia Guided Walking City Tour with Traditional Breakfast

12.Private Sofia Guided Walking City Tour with Traditional Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Private 3-hour Sofia walking tour with English guide, key landmarks, and a traditional breakfast of banitsa and ayran.

“The half day tour through Sophia was excellent. Our tour guide, Diana, was the best; very attentive and really took the time to share the history of Bulgaria with us. We had the opportunity to visit the most iconic sites in Sofia with no rush and with the opportunity to take great photos. We also shared a typical Bulgarian breakfast with Diana that was delicious. A must do do while visiting Sophia.”

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Photo Walk in the City Centre

13.Photo Walk in the City Centre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $71

A 1-hour photo walk in central Sofia with Aelita, portrait coaching, and stops at major landmarks for $71.48 per person.

“Loved my photoshoot experience in Sofia, Aelita is a great photographer, she knew all of the top sites in Sofia to shoot at. Can't wait to see the pics and share them on social media.”

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Sofia: Full-Day City Tour including UNESCO Boyana Church

14.Full-Day City Tour including UNESCO Boyana Church

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $113

A 7-hour Sofia tour with a guided visit to the National History Museum, UNESCO Boyana Church, and a walking tour of central highlights.

“We had a great day learning about Sofia and Bulgarian history with Billie. She was an expert guide and offered many insights to the history and culture. We loved every stop at Museum of History and the UNESCO World Heritage church site. The day was a beautiful experience. We’re grateful.”

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