Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Sofia (Updated 2026)

Sofia, Bulgaria
Bulgarian Food tasting, cullinary-historical tour, Cooking class

With the help of your native host, you'll discover the unique flavors of the Bulgarian cooking while learning about the traditional ways of life. As …More

With the help of your native host, you'll discover the unique flavors of the Bulgarian cooking while learning about the traditional ways of life. As...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$131
Authentic Homemade Bulgarian Dessert Tasting in Sofia

I’m a very easy-going person, a food lover and I’m interested in all kinds of arts, currently working and living in Sofia. The culinary world …More

I’m a very easy-going person, a food lover and I’m interested in all kinds of arts, currently working and living in Sofia. The culinary world...

1 hour
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$68
Afternoon Delights in Sofia Tour

Feel like a local in Sofia with this 3-hour tour and the delicious Sofia food - different local meat bites. Vegetarians and vegans are welcome. …More

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Feel like a local in Sofia with this 3-hour tour and the delicious Sofia food - different local meat bites. Vegetarians and vegans are welcome....

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$63
Full Day Private Eco Tour in Koprivshtitsa and Plovdiv

Enjoy Bulgaria entirely at your own pace. This is a fully private tour: once you book, no other travelers are added — whether you are …More

Enjoy Bulgaria entirely at your own pace. This is a fully private tour: once you book, no other travelers are added — whether you are...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$137
Valley of Roses and Buzludzha monument Private Tour from Sofia

Enjoy Bulgaria entirely at your own pace. This is a fully private tour: once you book, no other travelers are added — whether you are …More

Enjoy Bulgaria entirely at your own pace. This is a fully private tour: once you book, no other travelers are added — whether you are...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$137
The Ski and Snowboard Day Trip from Sofia to Borovets. We Provide All You Need!

It's time to enjoy the magnificent Bulgarian outdoors! Take a full-day trip from Sofia to Borovets and have a great time on the slopes. We …More

It's time to enjoy the magnificent Bulgarian outdoors! Take a full-day trip from Sofia to Borovets and have a great time on the slopes. We...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$212
Transfer from the Sofia Airport to your hotel in Sofia by VIP Mercedes V class

Arrive at the Sofia and get your luxury Mercedes mini van V class to transfer you to your hotel. We will wait for you at …More

Arrive at the Sofia and get your luxury Mercedes mini van V class to transfer you to your hotel. We will wait for you at...

30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$68
Sofia Hidden Gems-Small Group Walking Tour with Vintage Tram Ride

Discover Sofia’s hidden streets and landmarks on foot, then hop on the metro for a quick ride across the city. Enjoy insider stories, a city …More

Discover Sofia’s hidden streets and landmarks on foot, then hop on the metro for a quick ride across the city. Enjoy insider stories, a city...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$21
Private Horse Riding in the Balkan from Sofia

Explore on horseback a beautiful part of Bulgaria in the mountainous countryside of Vitosha. Ride along the beautiful forest paths and enjoy the splendid panorama …More

Explore on horseback a beautiful part of Bulgaria in the mountainous countryside of Vitosha. Ride along the beautiful forest paths and enjoy the splendid panorama...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$204
From Sofia: Rila Monastery, St. Ivan Cave & Alpine Picnic Tour

Most people see Rila Monastery from a bus - one rushed hour, a fridge magnet, and back to Sofia. Beautiful, yes. Memorable, rarely. This tour …More

Most people see Rila Monastery from a bus - one rushed hour, a fridge magnet, and back to Sofia. Beautiful, yes. Memorable, rarely. This tour...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$109
Full Day Private Eco Tour in Veliko Tarnovo

Meet your guide at the meeting point for an three-hour journey to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria medieval capital. We travel in an eco friendly way with …More

Meet your guide at the meeting point for an three-hour journey to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria medieval capital. We travel in an eco friendly way with...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$137
Sofia: Private Orthodox Art, Churches & Sacred Treasures

Discover the secrets of the three main Orthodox churches in Sofia with their inherent crypts and museums. Visit the tomb of the king-liberator and first …More

Discover the secrets of the three main Orthodox churches in Sofia with their inherent crypts and museums. Visit the tomb of the king-liberator and first...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$68
Cook and Eat with a Local in Sofia

Join our Sofia cooking class, visit a local home and taste traditional Bulgarian food and drinks with locals. You do not need any special cooking …More

Join our Sofia cooking class, visit a local home and taste traditional Bulgarian food and drinks with locals. You do not need any special cooking...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$68
Veliko Tarnovo Day Trips from Sofia | Small-Group & Pickup

Embark on an exciting one-day trip from Sofia to the charming town of Veliko Tarnovo, the historic capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. Visit the …More

Embark on an exciting one-day trip from Sofia to the charming town of Veliko Tarnovo, the historic capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. Visit the...

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$74
Plovdiv Afternoon Half Day tour

Plovdiv was originally a Thracian city before later becoming a Greek city, and then a major Roman city. In the Middle Ages, it retained its …More

Plovdiv was originally a Thracian city before later becoming a Greek city, and then a major Roman city. In the Middle Ages, it retained its...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$51
Private Day Trip to the Belogradchik Rocks and Fortress

This is a Private Tour so you will not be combined with other people besides those in your reservation - there will be a private …More

This is a Private Tour so you will not be combined with other people besides those in your reservation - there will be a private...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$97
Private Day Trip to Plovdiv and Asen's Fortress

Enjoy a great day trip to the ancient town of Plovdiv - see its old town, Roman heritage and astonishing hills. In the afternoon, take …More

Enjoy a great day trip to the ancient town of Plovdiv - see its old town, Roman heritage and astonishing hills. In the afternoon, take...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$91
Koprivshtica Day Tour from Sofia

Koprivshtica is the Revolutionary capital of Bulgaria. Here in 1876 starts the April Uprising, the biggest uprising of the Bulgarians against the Ottoman yoke. Walking …More

Koprivshtica is the Revolutionary capital of Bulgaria. Here in 1876 starts the April Uprising, the biggest uprising of the Bulgarians against the Ottoman yoke. Walking...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$78
Prohodna Eyes, Saeva Cave & Zlatna Panega River Trail Tour

Visit two of the most interesting caves in Bulgaria and enjoy a beautiful river trail walk! This tour is suitable for children – the caves …More

Visit two of the most interesting caves in Bulgaria and enjoy a beautiful river trail walk! This tour is suitable for children – the caves...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$79
Luxury Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery

During the 8-9 hours trip, you will see really amazing places and landmarks, starting from our meeting point St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, then going by …More

During the 8-9 hours trip, you will see really amazing places and landmarks, starting from our meeting point St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, then going by...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$295
Vitosha Trail Hunter Bike Tour from Sofia

One day mountain bike trip in the scenic mountain settings and wild trails of Vitosha mountain. Cross country, enduro, downhill – there are trails and …More

One day mountain bike trip in the scenic mountain settings and wild trails of Vitosha mountain. Cross country, enduro, downhill – there are trails and...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$115
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