• The Bells (Kambanite) - The tour begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Sofia at 9:00 AM. The first stop offers a panoramic view of Sofia from above. The journey takes you by car up Vitosha Mountain to an old chairlift station, where you can enjoy a stunning view of the city and the surrounding mountains. The next destination is “The Bells” park, a significant monument from the Communist era, constructed in 1979 by the daughter of Bulgaria’s last Communist leader as part of the “Flag of Peace” initiative. Here, children from both sides of the Iron Curtain met and created bells, which are displayed in the park.
• National Museum of History - The tour continues to the National Museum of History, providing an excellent introduction to Bulgarian history. Discover the vibrant life of the Balkans and the ancient roots of the nation.
• Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex - Afterward, the tour proceeds to the historical center of Sofia. A visit to the Sofia History Museum offers insights into the 20th-century monarchy period when Sofia became the nation’s capital. The tour also includes the Roman city of Serdica’s remains, with visits to the Roman ruins, St. Sofia Church, and the Rotunda of St. George. Additional highlights include the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a symbol of the city, the monarchy palace, the main building of Sofia University, a late 19th-century architectural masterpiece, the parliament, and the Communist administrative center.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional guide
• Transport by modern vehicle

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

Despite being the capital of a nation for a relatively short period, Sofia has a rich and vibrant history. Our highly skilled guides will accompany you in your exploration, supplemented with visits to two museums, The National Archaeology Museum and Sofia History Museum. The former museum will enlighten you about Bulgaria’s ancient heritage, while the latter will divulge the history of our country during the 20th century monarchy period, when Sofia transformed into the heart of our nation. As part of the day tour, we’ll uncover the remnants of the Roman city of Serdica, visiting places like the Roman ruins, St. Sofia church, and St. George’s rotunda. We’ll also showcase other notable sites such as the Alexander Nevski cathedral - the city’s emblem, the royal palace, the main building of Sofia University - a work of art from the late 19th century, the parliament, the Communist administrative center, the captivating view of the “Horseshoe”, and the historic “The Bells’ monument.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• We understand your concerns in relation to COVID 19, therefore we’ve taken the needed measures for you to feel safe. All our guides and drivers go through regular medical checks, wear masks during the tours and in each vehicle, we have a disinfectant spray. Furthermore due to the situation nowadays we organize tours only for small groups (up to 7 persons) and we have the option for private tours.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.