Top Experiences in Sofia National Gallery

Embark on a quest where you will uncover the secret stories from the communism era of Sofia. Solve clues and unlock stories on your phone, as you discover the National Art Gallery, the Soviet Army Monument, and many more. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. So, are you up for an exciting city game?

- Walk along Sofia’s city centre and visit the Temple of Bulgarian Martyrs, the Sofia University, and lesser-known places.
- Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers.
- Walk along the streets filled with remnants of communist times.
- Enjoy the most interesting attractions from the communist past of Sofia.
- Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.
- Visiting the inside of the attractions you will encounter is not required for the game

The Sofia City Tour is a great possibility to discover its rich history and to get acquainted with its present.

The city of Sofia offers beautiful buildings, Roman remains, old churches, extremely interesting archaeological complexes and of course thousands of bars and restaurants where you can taste traditional Bulgarian dishes.

The tour will start in front of the entrance of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - one of the largest Orthodox cathedrals in Eastern Europe, which is also one of the main attractions in the capital of Bulgaria. Once the group gets together, we will take some time to get to know each other and everyone will have the opportunity to quickly visit the cathedral before we start with the Art Tour and take some pictures. Then I will take you to a special underground crypt - a museum of Bulgarian icon painting. We'll continue to the National Gallery, which is located in another historical monument of culture - the King's Palace. The following destination is Sofia City Art Gallery. We continue to a newly opened and modern art gallery - Nova Art Space. Afterwards we will pass the Presidency and enter the tunnels where the Ancient Complex Serdika is located. We end the tour of a secret private gallery, where each of the guests will receive one drink :) - a glass of wine, beer or water.

In just 5 days, this experience will take you to the fairy tale world of Peles Castle, the scary and exciting stories of Dracula Castle, you will touch the southern European modern urban environment of Bucharest, Sofia and Thessaloniki, as well as their ancient history. A tour guide will be available during the entire trip, who will tell you interesting stories about the places you visit. Of course, what would the trip be without trying the specialties of the local cuisine - you will have enough free time to experiment, shop and on your own discover secrets of visited cities.
4 nights / 5 days / 3 countries / approx. 1300 km route.
This experience is not requires a minimum number of travelers. We travel regularly, according to the schedule.

We are taking you on a virtual tour of the Bulgarian capital - Sofia. Truly amazing, full of rich history Sofia would enchant you even virtually. We shall do our best to present you everything in 1,5 hours time with secrets from the guides, lots of story telling and taking you around all the most important sights. A total of 18 sights would be explored and you would understand why Sofia is a focal point of the Bulgarian tourism. This virtual tour would make you want and need more information for Bulgaria.

You would have the opportunity to ask questions and make this as a discussion in the end.

Are you ready?

Merge yourself with the crowds to see the beauty of the Bulgarian capital Sofia in a quick and professional manner with the best local guide. Choose between a privately-guided and self-guided tour option.

Find out what it was like on the eastern side of the Iron Curtain by joining our Communist tour. A 45-year-long period compressed in about 3-3.5 hours, including factors that led to it and its aftermath. The main goal is to present this controversial period of history in an objective and informative way.

Sofia is one of the oldest cities on the Balkans found by the Thracian tribe Serdi. In 29 A.D. Sofia became the capital of the Roman province of Inner Dacia. Through the ages, the city played role as an important trading center in the Byzantine and Bulgarian Empires. Under Ottoman rule, Sofia was the center of Rumelia province. Sofia became the capital of restored Bulgaria in 1879, with a population of only about 12,000. Today many streets, buildings, parks, and even whole neighborhoods preserve the architectural style from the turn of the century. We will explore the compact city center, Boyana Church (UNESCO) and the National History Museum - one of the largest on the Balkans.

In this 2h walking tour, you will have the chance to get a deeper understanding over local history, traditions, and habits. Pass by the must-see city landmarks and hear interesting stories related to their past and present use, famous people they are related to, and much more.

We'll meet in the old city center, steps away from the central metro station Serdika (super easy access from all points of the city). We'll provide safety gear (helmet + reflective jacket) and a bottle of water. We'll quickly socialize and then start with the city bike tour.

Our first point will be the Sofia Synagogue, which is the largest synagogue in Southeastern Europe, then we will stop by the Regional History Museum - Sofia, where you can drink from the popular hot springs pure mineral water.

Our journey will continue through all the major attractions till we reach the National Theater where we'll have a short break and take some more pictures.

You will have the pleasure to enjoy a very relaxed ride, see all the beautiful touristic points and learn a lot about our history and culture.

In the end we'll head back to the starting point, to leave the bikes and share our experience!

Join a Local Expert for a two-hour exclusive journey through Sofia, a can't-miss experience that invites you to admire historic landmarks, relive storied pasts, and dive into the city's rich culture.

• Discover Sofia’s past with the guidance of a Local Expert.
• Uncover how Serdica has defined Sofia's history.
• Experience a personalised tour, tailored to your interests.
• Get curated recommendations for further city discovery.
• Enjoy a private and intimate tour, exclusively for your group.

Immerse yourself in Sofia's heritage and let its history become part of your own journey.