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The Historical Highlights of Sofia
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Joined 2026
Sofia is a city with a long history dating from prehistoric times. During this tour, we will have a glimpse of Sofia's past from Roman Serdica - public and religious buildings, roads, towers, and amphitheatre - to Ottoman Sofia - the capital of the Balkan provinces of the Ottoman Empire - and to modern-day Sofia - the capital of Bulgaria. We will explore Sofia's vibrant history and architecture, including both communist and pre-communist periods.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- We will meet in the hotel lobby if the hotel is in the city centre, or we shall agree on a popular meeting point.
St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
The Patriarchal church of Bulgaria
St Sofia Basilica
St Sofia Basilica dates from the sixth century and is still in use today.
St Nicolas Church
St Nicolas Church was built by the White Russian emigres.
The Royal Palace
The Royal Palace is a building from the XIX c. and was an official resedence of the head of state until the 1950s.
St George Round Church
The Church dates from the fourth century and is still in use today.
St Nedelya Church
Banya Bashi Mosque
Sixteenth century building.
Sofia Hot Springs
Roman archaeological heritage of Sofia
Ending Point
Travelers' hotel.
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Public transportation
Taxi fees
Food/Lunch/Diner
Personal expenses
Souvenirs
Tour Important Information
The tour involves three hours of walking, so please make sure to wear comfortable shoes. It is not recommended for people with disabilities.
Important message from the supplier
It would be nice to have a seven-day notice. I am more available for tours over the weekends. For Sofia tours, we will not need a car, but for tours outside the city, we will use either my car for groups up to 3 people or rent a minivan for groups up to 8 people.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2026
About Tour Guide Mihail R.
Hello!
I would like to welcome you to Sofia and Bulgaria!
Since 2008, I have organized a wide range of international events, including conferences, seminars, and official delegations' visits to the country. It is for this reason that I have started guiding. By doing this, I not only offer high-quality services but also share my passion for Bulgarian history, traditions, politics, and economics, as well as how Bulgarians are connected to the rest of the world.
A few words about Sofia and Bulgaria: Sofia was a Roman provincial capital and played a significant role in the first centuries of Christianity. The city is situated along the Via Militaris (aka Via Diagonalis) from Antiquity through the twentieth century. In the fifteenth century, the Ottomans chose it as the capital of Rumelia, i.e., their Balkan provinces. For this institutional tradition, Sofia remained the capital of the re-established Bulgarian principality at the first Bulgarian Grand Assembly in 1879. Over the last 140 years, it has experienced economic and demographic expansion.
You may discover all these historical facts and the enticing tastes of wine and rakia with me... Any of the tours I offer can be customized upon request, with visits to towns such as Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo, Samokov, Melnik, or the Rila Monastery, or a combination of these and many more, and can include religious sites, traditional restaurants, and limited-production wineries.
I try to accommodate weekend tour requests because I have a full-time job during business days.
The languages I offer tours in are English and Russian.
I hold a tourist guide license issued by the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Bulgaria and valid for the territory of Bulgaria, and a standard unrestricted driving license (Bulgarian classification is Class B).
$200/ per group