Guided walking tour · Sofia, Bulgaria

Sofia: History and Heritage - Small Group City Tour

A small-group walk through Sofia's history and heritage.

Rating on Viator
4.9 out of 5 from 222 reviews
Duration
2 hours – 2.5 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £17 per person
Group size
Up to 30 people
Fitness level
Easy
Children
From age 5
Run by
Hola Bulgaria
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Sofia2 hr 30 min

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • See the highlights of the town, as well as some "hidden" places
  • Visit of Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Saint Sofia Basilica
  • 2-hours guided tour, including many interesting stories and less known facts
  • Small group tour (up to 10 participants; operates in cases with even just 1 participant!)

Not included

  • Gratuities/ tips (optional in the end of the tour)

Access

  • Pushchairs welcome
  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Sofia

  • Price: from £17. 4 of the other 6 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £57.
  • Reviews: 2 of the other 6 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 30 people. None of the other 4 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 2.7 km in about 35 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 29 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Sofia

Sofia's compact centre mixes the golden-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral with Roman ruins, a mosque, a synagogue and Soviet-era buildings.

Terrain. Flat.

Distances. The centre is compact.

Read the full Sofia walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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Prices are Viator's lowest "from" price per person, converted to pounds and checked on 29 October 2026. The booking page shows the current price in your currency.

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