Free SOFIA BIKE tour - Bulgaria

Sofia Bike tour is a part of the Sofia Greentour initiative and is a perfect way of discovering and learning more about one of the greenest European capitals. The English speaking guides are volunteers, young enthusiasts who connect with dozens of travellers a day and demonstrate a unique ability to mix history and story-telling while maintaining their own personality and style. They are here to not only inform but to entertain as well and to facilitate delightful interactive adventure through an affordable and sustainable travel experience.

Sofia Bike tour takes about three hours and covers some18 km. The bigger part of the trail goes through the city's parks - Borisova Gradina, Loven Park, Yuzhen Park - yet includes the most important sightseeing and places of interest in Sofia, such as the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral for example.

Tours run Mid April - November and there is no need to book in advance. There are 2 tours daily: at 11 am and at 5 pm. Departure point is the Ivan Vazov National Theatre and it is advisable to come at least 10 min before starting time. For those who do not have a bicycle, the organizers have bikes to rent. For only 16 leva (about 8 Euro) you will get a bike for 3 hours and a bottle of water as a bonus.

All Sofia Green tours are absolutely free but guides accept tips and donations for the Factor projects development. It is up to you to decide how much to give according to your budget and estimation of your guide's enthusiasm.