Sofia - private day tour from Plovdiv

Summary

Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria with a population of 1.3 million people. It is located in Western Bulgaria at 550 m above sea level and about 150 km northwest of Plovdiv. Sofia is the administrative, cultural, and economic centre of the country. The capital is also located at the northern foot of the Vitosha Mountain, in the Sofia Valley that is surrounded by mountains on all sides. Three mountain passes lead to the city, which have been key roads since antiquity, connecting the Adriatic Sea and Central Europe with the Black and the Aegean Sea. Sofia is a city with a 7000-year history boasting of some artefacts from the Neolithic period. The first known tribes to settle in Sofia and the valley were the Thracians who established a settlement there in the 7-th century BC. Sofia's development as a significant settlement owes much to its central position in the Balkans. The city is also known for its numerous mineral and thermal springs. On this walking sightseeing tour visit some of the Sofia's popular tourist landmarks like: the gold-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, The Ivan Vazov National Theatre, The Russian church – “St. Nikolai”, the late Roman Church of Saint George (4-th century), The Sofia Synagogue - the largest in the Balkans, the Bulgarian Parliament, The Monument to the Tsar Liberator commemorating Alexander II of Russia, the early Byzantine Church of Saint Sophia (6-th century), etc. Trip duration: 8-8.5 hours

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Discover the capital and largest city of Bulgaria - Sofia. Popular tourist landmarks are the gold-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the early Byzantine Church of St. Sophia, Ivan Vazov National Theatre, the Russian church, the late Roman Church of St. George, etc.

What’s included?

  • Fuel surcharge

  • Local taxes

  • Driver/guide

  • Live commentary on board

  • Local guide

  • Professional guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Private tour

  • Food and drinks

  • Lunch

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Оur company applies all the COVID-19 connected Bulgarian and European Union regulations for safe travelling. All our guides and drivers wear protective masks and gloves during the tour.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Plovdiv Trips

About operator:

Since 2012 PLOVDIV TRIPS is the first company in Plovdiv specializing in delivering guided day tours from Plovdiv. The company runs one day tours and transfers from Plovdiv to interesting tourist sites and locations in Bulgaria. The trips include historical, cultural and nature destinations like Bachkovo Monastery, Assen's Fortress, The Wonderful Bridges, Starosel Thracian Temple, Hisarya, the Rose Valley, the Valley of the Thracian Kings, Kazanlak, Koprivshtitsa, Veliko Tarnovo, Arbanassi, Shipka Memorial Church, Sofia, Rila Monastery, the Seven Rila Lakes, Musala Peak, and many more. The company offers transfers from/to Plovdiv and Plovdiv Airport to/from different locations in Bulgaria like the capital Sofia and Sofia airport, the international ski resorts Pamporovo, Borovets and Bansko, the Black Sea resorts etc. PLOVDIV TRIPS also organizes guided walking tours of Plovdiv and any customized trips and stransfers on request.

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