Top Experiences in National Museum of History

Explore Sofia in an eco-friendly way and journey through the past while embracing future mobility! Your experience begins with a pick-up from your accommodation in Sofia. Traveling by electric vehicle, you'll venture to the outskirts of Sofia and Vitosha Mountain. Your first stop is the National History Museum, Bulgaria's largest museum and one of the Balkans' biggest, housing rich collections spanning from antiquity to the present day.

Next, you'll visit the remarkable Boyana Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its remarkably well-preserved frescoes from the 13th century.

Afterward, head to the heart of Sofia for a sightseeing tour. Highlights include the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica, Saint George Rotunda, the Parliament, the Presidency, the Roman Remains, and more.

Finally, conclude your journey with a drop-off at your accommodation.

Many visitors to Sofia find it difficult to find their way to the National History Museum and the Boyana church. Not only will you be part of a small group, but you will also get a proper guided tour and have a great introduction for your following Sofia exploration.
At the National History Museum you will see some unique artefacts dating from the 7th Millennium BC. you will see some of the discovered oldest gold in the world, dated circa 4600 years BC and going to enjoy visiting one of the most important former Communist buildings in Bulgaria!
The Boyana church in its turn shows amazingly well preserved frescoes from the pre-Renaissance centuries introducing amazing and unexpected mastership, bright colours and nice and serenity of the images!

Discover the treasures of Southern Balkans & North Greece,

Balkan is mostly overlooked, despite its proximity. From ancient Thrace to the Communist era, history has left its mark. But it is not just history that makes the region so attractive.

In the various mountain ranges, surrounded by beautiful nature, there are cozy villages tucked away where life seems to have stood still for a long time and residents are only too happy to welcome guests. South Balkan is one of Europe's best-kept secrets.

Advantages when you book a tour with us. Local guides will take care of the clients providing the pure essence of the local people and atmosphere.

Flexibility and attention to detail when putting together tailor-made tours.

Quality and sustainability of the product, guaranteed by the experienced staff and reputation of the company.

Balanced programs based on the timing of attractions and time spent on the road.

With this day trip, you will visit the capital of a very ancient state- Bulgaria. The modern city of Sofia is combining layers of human culture from the last 10 000 years and each of them has left its marks. Of course, the most significant of them were left after the city became the capital of Bulgaria. During this day you will learn a lot about the turbulent 20th century and how modern Bulgaria was formed. You will also visit some unique but less popular sites like one of the main emblems of the late Bulgarian Communist era- the complex called "The Bells".
At the end of the day, you will have enough knowledge to understand why Bulgaria and the Balkans are what they are today.

This tour wiil take to the one of the symbols of Bulgaria - Rila Monastery and National History Museum.
Rila monastery is included in the List of World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO and is also a popular tourist destination. Throughout the centuries Rila Monastery has always been the spiritual, educational and cultural centre of Bulgaria.
National History Museum is one of the largest and richest history museums on the Balkan Peninsula. Representing the history of the present Bulgarian lands from the period 8,000 years ago to the present day.

Despite that Sofia is very young as the capital of a country it has a very long and dynamic history. You will be lead through it by our highly educated guides and also with the help of two museums – The National Archaeology Museum and Sofia History Museum. In the first one, you will learn about the ancient heritage that Bulgaria has and from the second you will learn about our 20th century monarchy period when Sofia became the center of our country. Also during the day tour, the remains of the Roman city of Serdica will be revealed by visiting the Roman ruins, St. Sofia church, and the rotunda of St. George. Other highlights will be Alexander Nevski cathedral, the symbol of the city, the monarchy palace, Sofia University main building, a piece of art from the very late 19th century, the parliament and of course the Communist administrative center, the stunning view of the “Horseshoe” and the legacy of “The Bells".

During the 5-6 hours trip, you will see really amazing places and landmarks, starting from our meeting point St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, then going by car/van to the breathtaking, 186-metre tall TV tower - Kopitoto ("The Hoof"), situated on top of Vitosha mountain at 1,348 m altitude. You will have unique opportunity to walk around the cliff and take stunning pictures of Sofia from the TOP :)! Next stop will be the popular UNESCO heritage - about 900 years old - Boyana Church. After the visit we will bring you to a very nice traditional Bulgarian restaurant. When we finish our lunch we will go to another amazing place in the nature - Pancharevo lake and the hot spring mineral pools there :)! Regardless of the weather you will have the pleasure to dip yourself in the hot mineral waters in a outdoor swimming pool with a magnificent view of the lake :)! We will spend 1-2 hours there and then we will bring you back to the starting point in Sofia - St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral :)!

Visit Boyana Church, Historical Museum, St.Alexander Nevski Memorial church, St. Sofia church, St. George Rotunda

Sofia is the contemporary capital of Bulgaria. Its population grew rapidly during the Communist-Socialist era (1944-1989) - at the time of its liberation from the Turks in 1878, the population of the city was 11,649 inhabitants and for a few decades after that the city experienced large population growth mainly from other regions of the country.During World War 2, Sofia was bombed by allied air crafts in late 1943 and early 1944. As a consequence of the invasion of the Soviet Red Army, Bulgaria's government, which was allied with Germany, was overthrown.The transformations of Bulgaria into a People's Republic in 1946 and Republic of Bulgaria marked significant changes in the city's appearance

Take a full-day tour of all the notable sites in Sofia. The tour begins with a pickup from your hotel, and concludes at the Alexander Nevski Cathedral, so a return drop-off at the original location is not include. Visit to the Boyana Church, which is a UNESCO listed site.

While in Sofia, you have different opportunities to go sightseeing around the city. This tour offers more than just sightseeing - you will visit one UNESCO site, the National History Museum, and have the chance to taste some traditional Bulgarian cuisine at a local traditional restaurant. So, in the end, you'd have had a great time learning about Sofia, local Balkan history, visiting museums, and finally enjoying good quality traditional local cuisine!

Please NOTE: The timing includes the time needed for the transfer between our pick-up point and the suburbs of Sofia where the National History museum and Boyana church are located. The extra hours outside the time for visiting the museum, the church and Sofia walk are also allocated for your meals.

Enjoy a half-day private tour with which you will have the chance not only to see the central part of Sofia, but also the Boyana Church - a UNESCO heritage site - and the National History Museum, situated at the foot of Vitosha Mountain.

This is a Private Tour so you will not be combined with other people besides those in your reservation- there will be a private car and a private driver- guide just for you!

With this this tour you will see: Boyana Church- a UNESCO Heritage sight and National Historical Museum, hike to Boyana lake and Boyana waterfall, stone river of Golden Bridges.

Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.

Take our Private Sofia Tour with Boyana Church and National History Museum!

Discover the rich history and cultural treasures of the Bulgarian capital on a private half-day tour. This excursion is perfect for travelers seeking a personalized and informative sightseeing experience. Begin at the UNESCO-listed Boyana Church and enjoy its medieval frescoes. Next, delve into Bulgaria's past and heritage at the National History Museum. Then follow your guide to Sofia's significant landmarks and gain insight into the city's vibrant past.

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