Sofia: History and Heritage - Small Group Guided Tour

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Discover the highlights of Sofia with this great 2-hours city tour! Learn about the rich history of the town and its famous sites, as well as many interesting facts and stories!

Highlights

  • Discover the highlights of Sofia with this great 2-hours city tour
  • Learn about the history and the heritage of the town and its famous sites
  • Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Saint Sofia Basilica
  • Small group tour limited to 10 participants
  • Guaranteed service – operates even for one participant!

Description

Discover the highlights of Sofia with this great 2-hours city tour! Learn about the rich history of the town and its famous sites, as well as interesting facts such as: why Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was built, why the town was associated with the Roman emperor Constantine the Great, who and why invented the Cyrillic alphabet, where was situated the mausoleum of the first Bulgarian communist dictator, what happened to the last Bulgarian royal family and many more! During the tour you will visit the three most important churches of the town: the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica and Saint George Rotunda, and you will see all main sites in the city center, such as: the old Parliament, the Sinod, the Library, the monument of king Liberator, the old Royal residence, the National theater, the Largo complex, the presidency, the Roman Remains, the old Baths, the judicial palace and more! After the tour you will also receive some recommendations for traditional restaurants and museums, if you are interested in visiting such!

Includes

2-hours guided tour, including many interesting stories and less known facts See the highlights of the town, as well as some 'hidden' places Visit of Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Saint Sofia Basilica Small group tour (up to 10 participants; operates in cases with even just 1 participant!)

Important Information

  • Make sure that you have adjusted your clock to the local time zone, so that you can arrive at the correct time! The tour operates in all weather conditions. Please have in mind that discussing current geopolitical topics is not allowed during the tour.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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