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Underground Sofia: Explore Ancient Serdica Ruins
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Explore Sofia’s secret history beneath its streets! Stroll through the subterranean Roman ruins of ancient Serdica, where the history, legends, and daily life from 2,000 years ago are brought to life. ✅ Tickets are included.
Explore Sofia’s secret history beneath its streets! Stroll through the subterranean Roman ruins of ancient Serdica, where the history, legends, and daily life from 2,000 years ago are brought to life. ✅ Tickets are included.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Saint Sofia Church - This is one of the oldest churches in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, dating back to the fourth century. The predecessor building hosted the Council of Serdica, likely held in 343, attended by 316 bishops.
- The Rotunda Church of St George - This Late Antique red brick rotunda is located in Sofia, Bulgaria. Originally built…
- Saint Sofia Church - This is one of the oldest churches in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, dating back to the fourth century. The predecessor building hosted the Council of Serdica, likely held in 343, attended by 316 bishops.
- The Rotunda Church of St George - This Late Antique red brick rotunda is located in Sofia, Bulgaria. Originally built in the early 4th century as Roman baths, it was later converted into a church within the walls of Serdica, the capital of ancient Dacia Mediterranea during the Roman and Byzantine Empires.
- National Archaeological Institute with Museum - BAS - Visitors can explore the heritage of the Roman Empire from the 2nd to the 6th century.
- The West Gate of Sofia - The Western Gate of Serdica is fortified with towers. In the preserved section of the fortress wall, a pentagonal tower stands next to the gate, with another triangular tower nearby. The Western Gate of Serdica is situated between “St. Joseph” Catholic Cathedral, Todor Alexandrov Boulevard, and the Monument Symbol of the City of Sofia.
- Central Market Hall (Tsentralni Hali) - Visitors can view the Northern Gate of the City of Serdica.
- Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex - Visitors can explore the museum, which includes parts of the Roman City of Serdica. Inside, ancient streets and sections of buildings can be seen.
- Bulgarian National Library (St. Cyril and St. Methodius National Library) - The library’s collection contains nearly 8.5 million documents and receives about 70,000 publications annually. The National Library “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” is the largest book repository in Bulgaria. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the library’s interior.
- Central Mineral Baths – Banski Sq 1 - Visitors can view the Roman heritage preserved within the Baths Building, dating from the 2nd to the 6th century.

What's Included
- Ticket for the Metro
- Tickets for museums: The Ancient Complex Serdica
- English guide
- Ticket for the Metro
- Tickets for museums: The Ancient Complex Serdica
- English guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- The tour includes the travel time from place to place
- The tour includes the travel time from place to place
Location
St. Sofia Church
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A guide with blue hat and a blue jacket or t-shirt will be waiting for you
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Maia_k
Jun 18, 2025
Peter was an amazing... - Peter was an amazing guide. He took us all over Serdikq ruins. He was very knowledgeable and showed us sights we would have never found on our own!
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Ilene
Apr 25, 2025
Amazing day touring Sofia with Peter! - Peter is a fabulous guide he took us around Sofia to the the historical sites, Ruins, churches, Jewish synagogues. He is very knowledgeable , professional, friendly.
We definitely recommend Peter without any doubt!
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