Want to Run Your Own
My Guide Website?
Find Out More
My Guide Website?
From Skopje: Full-Day Private Tour of Sofia, Bulgaria
Explore Sofia, Bulgaria on this private full-day trip that includes a licensed guide and hotel pickup and drop-off in Skopje. See sights like Banya Church, Sveta Petka Church, and the Church of St. Sophia.
Our Top Experiences and Tours in Bulgaria:
If youʻre booking your trip to Bulgaria last minute, we have you covered. Below are some of the top tours and experiences!- From Sofia: Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery
- Sunny Beach: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner & Prosecco
- From Obzor, Bulgaria: Half-Day Black Sea Catamaran Cruise
- Belogradchik Rocks and Fortress from Sofia
- From Sofia: Day Tour to Nis, Serbia
Highlights
- Step back in time as you dive into the history of Sofia with a local guide
- Watch as ancient and 20th-century totalitarian architecture are revealed
- Take in top sights like the Banya Church and the Church of St. Sophia
- Marvel at ancient Roman ruins at the city's thermal springs
- Enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in Skopje
Description
Start with pickup from your accommodation in Skopje and make a transfer to Sofia where you meet a local guide. Start at the Banya Bashi Mosque where the guide shows you most of the history of the city, ranging from ancient Roman ruins to 20th-century totalitarian architecture. From there, walk to the heart of the old town, which will surprise you with every step you take. 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! The tour passes by the city’s thermal springs and the Roman ruins. Admire the Sofia Synagogue and discover the background of the local Sephardic community as well as the twists and turns of fortune they experienced during the Second World War. Stop at the Sveta Nedelya church and the coat of arms of Sofia. See the small Medieval church of Sveta Petka, whose curious stone façade will surprise you! View the Bath House, the Bulgarian Communist Party headquarters (now Parliament), St George Rotunda church, the Ivan Vazov National Theatre, and the Royal Palace. Visit the Church of St. Sophia, whose ancient early Christian temple gave the name to the city. To round off the tour of Sofia, 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. Have free time for walk around and have lunch before returning to Skopje.Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off Local, licensed guide Transfer in an air-conditioned vehicleImportant Information
- This activity crosses the boarder, so it is necessary to bring your passport.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund-
Reserve Your Experience
FromBGN 410.19Check availability Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Directions
Gallery
