Communist Walking Tour of Sofia
Overview
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 hours, including the factors that led to it, its aftermath and how it affects present-day Bulgaria. The main goal is to present this controversial period of Bulgarian history in an objective and informative way.
Topics include World War 2, education, healthcare, industry, housing, economics, and culture.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
bul. "Vitosha" 2
1000 Old City Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Bulevard "Bulgaria"
1463 Ndk, Sofia, Bulgaria
The tour will end next to a piece of the Berlin Wall on the left side of the park of the Palace of Culture.
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Sofia Court House
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
365 Association Sofia Tours
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ancient Orthodox Church Saint Parascheva - the Old "St. Petka"
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Presidency Building
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Former Bulgarian Communist Party Headquarters
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National Art Gallery (pass by)
Soviet Army Monument
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National Palace of Culture (NDK)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Berlin Wall
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Communist Walking Tour of Sofia is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Communist Walking Tour of Sofia will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
