Sofia Communist History 2-Hour Tour in a Classic Trabant
Overview
The tour is approximately 2 hours long and features an iconic classic car called a Trabant. The object of the tour is to take you back in time and make you feel what life was like for people living in Bulgaria during the communist era. Our focus is not to put you to sleep with statistics but rather show you what kind of challenges people had to deal with both during and after the communist times.
What's Included
- Ride with the Trabant during the tour
- Fuel surcharge
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- English speaking driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Sofia Center
ul. "Fridtjof Nansen" 27, Sofia, Bulgaria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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National Palace of Culture (NDK)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Museum of Socialist Art
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A maximum of 3 people per booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-40028P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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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).
- Ride with the Trabant during the tour.
- Fuel surcharge.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only).
- English speaking driver/guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sofia Communist History 2-Hour Tour in a Classic Trabant is as follows:
- 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 Sofia Communist History 2-Hour Tour in a Classic Trabant 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
- Ride with the Trabant during the tour
- Fuel surcharge
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- English speaking driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A maximum of 3 people per booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers
