Free Tour of Sofia

Name: Free Tour of Sofia
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 9.5 (7572 reviews)

We went with the guide Alejandro! He's amazing, the tour was very enjoyable and his explanations were very smooth. Aleja...

Albert Pardiñas

What better way to get to know Sofia than with a free tour in English?! Explore the main sights in the Bulgarian capital with this walking tour.

Details

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English speaking guide

Not included

Tips

When to book

You can book up to 30 minutes in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required. Accessible toilets.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

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Meeting point

Palace of Justice

Where does the activity end?

Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Reviews of our customers

9.5

Exceptional 118,396 Travelers·7,572 reviews

October 8, 2026
Albert Pardiñas Llorens
Tarragona, Spain
We went with the guide Alejandro! He's amazing, the tour was very enjoyable and his explanations were very smooth. Alejandro is a local from Sofia and...
As a couple
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October 2, 2026
Sonia
Barcelona, Spain
Excellent tour, María is a fantastic guide!! Totally recommendable. The tour of Sofia with María has been extremely interesting from start to finish. ...
As a couple
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September 27, 2026
Anónimo
Bilbao, Spain
Wasil, our guide, was fantastic. We loved him; besides making the tour enjoyable with anecdotes, he knew a lot of history. He answered many of our que...
Traveling solo
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September 26, 2026
Laura Maria
Guarnizo, Spain
Excellent experience. Our guide, Alex, explained everything very clearly, engagingly, and interestingly, making Sofia's history and culture very easy ...
As a couple
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September 25, 2026
Angela Maria
Medellín, Colombia
A very interesting and enjoyable tour with Martin. In just two hours, he managed to convey the general context of the city's most significant events o...
Traveling solo
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September 25, 2026
Maria Isabel Muñohierro
Ciudad De México, Mexico
Incredible tour! Thea is a very cheerful and friendly girl. You can see the passion and love she puts into what she does. She not only managed to expl...
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September 24, 2026
Mònica
Spain
An excellent experience. Our guide, Boyan, accompanied us to the city's main buildings, explaining their history in a comprehensive, interesting, and ...
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September 24, 2026
Lucia Fernández
León, Spain
We were divided into two groups because there were so many of us, and we went with the guide Alex. He explained everything very well, was very attenti...
Is this useful?
September 19, 2026
Olga Podloznyy
Barcelona, Spain
The truth is that we liked it a lot, Neli our guide explained everything very well with all the details and mysteries of Sofia. She behaved super well...
As a couple
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September 12, 2026
Sandra
Madrid, Spain
The visit was fantastic. Neli was an exceptional guide and told us many interesting things about Sofia and the history of Bulgaria in general. She als...
With friends
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What better way to get to know Sofia than with a free tour in English?! Explore the main sights in the Bulgarian capital with this walking tour.

At the appointed time we'll meet in front of the Palace of Justice, a perfect place to start our free tour of Sofia. From there we'll walk to the heart of the old town, which will surprise you with every step we take.

During this visit, we'll get to know part of Sofia's history. This city is a reflection of each of the cultures and ideologies that have lived here. You'll get to see all of its different architectural styles!

One of our stops will also be the Sveta Nedelya church and the coat of arms of Sofia, and then we'll visit the small hermitage of Sveta Petka, whose curious stone façade will surprise you!

The tour will pass the Roman ruins before reaching the Banya Bashi Mosque, one of the hallmarks of the Ottoman past of the Bulgarian capital. We'll also admire the Sofia Synagogue and discover the terrible episodes that took place in the city during the Second World War.

Other buildings we'll see during the visit are the Sofia Museum, the Bath House, the Bulgarian Communist Party headquarters, the Parliament, the Ivan Vazov National Theatre and the Royal Palace. Then we'll visit the Church of St. Sophia, whose ancient early Christian temple gave its name to the city.

To round off the free tour of Sofia, we'll see the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, considered one of the most beautiful Orthodox buildings in the world. The tour will end admiring this beauty after 2 hours of sightseeing.

Groups

This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 5 people, even if they book the activity separately. If your group is larger than 5 people, we recommend booking this private guided tour of Sofia.

9.5

Exceptional 118,396 Travelers·7,572 reviews

October 8, 2026
Albert Pardiñas Llorens
Tarragona, Spain
We went with the guide Alejandro! He's amazing, the tour was very enjoyable and his explanations were very smooth. Alejandro is a local from Sofia and...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 2, 2026
Sonia
Barcelona, Spain
Excellent tour, María is a fantastic guide!! Totally recommendable. The tour of Sofia with María has been extremely interesting from start to finish. ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 27, 2026
Anónimo
Bilbao, Spain
Wasil, our guide, was fantastic. We loved him; besides making the tour enjoyable with anecdotes, he knew a lot of history. He answered many of our que...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
September 26, 2026
Laura Maria
Guarnizo, Spain
Excellent experience. Our guide, Alex, explained everything very clearly, engagingly, and interestingly, making Sofia's history and culture very easy ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 25, 2026
Angela Maria
Medellín, Colombia
A very interesting and enjoyable tour with Martin. In just two hours, he managed to convey the general context of the city's most significant events o...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
September 25, 2026
Maria Isabel Muñohierro
Ciudad De México, Mexico
Incredible tour! Thea is a very cheerful and friendly girl. You can see the passion and love she puts into what she does. She not only managed to expl...
Is this useful?
September 24, 2026
Mònica
Spain
An excellent experience. Our guide, Boyan, accompanied us to the city's main buildings, explaining their history in a comprehensive, interesting, and ...
Is this useful?
September 24, 2026
Lucia Fernández
León, Spain
We were divided into two groups because there were so many of us, and we went with the guide Alex. He explained everything very well, was very attenti...
Is this useful?
September 19, 2026
Olga Podloznyy
Barcelona, Spain
The truth is that we liked it a lot, Neli our guide explained everything very well with all the details and mysteries of Sofia. She behaved super well...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 12, 2026
Sandra
Madrid, Spain
The visit was fantastic. Neli was an exceptional guide and told us many interesting things about Sofia and the history of Bulgaria in general. She als...
With friends
Is this useful?

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Points of interest in Sofia

Rila Monastery

Types of activities in Sofia

Guided tours and free tours Day trips

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What better way to get to know Sofia than with a free tour in English?! Explore the main sights in the Bulgarian capital with this walking tour.