Full-Day Sofia Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Entry tickets for National Museum and Boyana church
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
After being picked up from your Sofia hotel, head straight to the city's star attraction — the UNESCO-listed Boyana Church. Continue to the National Historical Museum, where you'll gain a greater insight into Balkan history and heritage.
Break for lunch (own expense) at a restaurant by the picturesque Pancharevo Lake.
After lunch, head into the city center and take of walking tour of landmarks such as the National Palace of Culture, the St. George Rotunda, the National Archaeological Museum, and the 16th century Banya Bashi Mosque. Other attractions that you'll see include St. Nedelya cathedral, the National Theater, the former Royal Palace (now housing the National Revival Art Gallery and the Ethnographic Museum), the Russian Church of St. Nikolay, and the National Assembly Square where the impressive Tsar Osvoboditel (King Liberator) monument was erected in 1907 by the Italian sculptor Arnoldo Zocchi.
Your tour ends at Alexander Nevski Cathedral.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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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).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Driver/guide.
- Entry tickets for National Museum and Boyana church.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-Day Sofia Tour 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.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Entry tickets for National Museum and Boyana church
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
