City Tour Sofia has been a leading DMC agency in the Bulgarian market since 2002. Our incoming activity is specialized in round tours, day trips, and guided city tours covering many different spheres of interest.
Join an 8.5–10 hour guided group tour to two UNESCO sites – Rila Monastery and Boyana Church. Enjoy a 40-minute tour at Rila Monastery, followed by 2.5 hours of free time for photos, museums, shopping, or lunch. At Boyana Church, admire its stunning 800-year-old frescoes with a brief guided visit.Note: Women must cover shoulders and knees in the monastery.Tip: On busy summer weekends, bring lunch from Sofia to save time.*Boyana Church is closed on Jan 1, Orthodox Easter Sunday, and Dec 24–25. On these dates, the tour visits only Rila Monastery.This tour offers a perfect mix of cultural heritage, scenic mountain landscapes, and insightful storytelling from your professional English-speaking guide. Transport is provided by a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, and the group size allows for a more personal experience. Ideal for history lovers and nature enthusiasts alike!
Enjoy a Memorable Day Trip to Plovdiv – Europe’s Oldest Living City!Join us for an unforgettable journey to Plovdiv, the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in Europe. Nestled among picturesque hills, this vibrant city offers a rich blend of history, culture, and charm.Stroll along the longest pedestrian street in Europe, explore the beautifully preserved Revival-era Old Town, and marvel at the impressive Roman Theater. Your local guide will bring the city’s fascinating history to life during a 2-hour guided tour, followed by 2 hours of free time to discover Plovdiv at your own pace.Total tour duration: 8.5 to 10 hours.A perfect day trip filled with culture, sights, and unforgettable experiences!
Make the most of your stay in Plovdiv with this guided walking city tour. Plovdiv is one of the oldest settlements in the world, having emerged on the three adjacent hills – the beginning of its history dates back to 4,000 years BC. It has preserved Thracian, Roman and Bulgarian heritage from different epochs. There will be a 2- hour walking tour in the heart of the town and you will learn lots of historical facts and legends while exploring its most interesting sightseeing places. You will see the Roman Theater and parts of the Roman Stadium. Walk through the longest pedestrian street in Europe. Explore the magnificent Revival old town with its unique colorful houses from the 19th century. This year Plovdiv is the current European capital of culture.Important- please wear comfortable walking shoes (cubble stone streets).
With this guided tour you will have the chance to see and get to know the history behind Sofia`s historical landmarks located in the center. The capital of Bulgaria has preserved heritage from different cultures and epochs- Roman, Early Christian. Ottoman, Bulgarian, Soviet. You will walk by all of the important buildings while your guide is telling you their stories. You will also enter for free the three most iconic places in Sofia- Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica and Saint George Rotunda. This tour is done as a private tour without an additional charge if there is only one reservation for a given date and time which most often is the case.
Take a break from the town and enjoy a great group day trip to the nature of the Seven Rila Lakes. Feel the fresh air and hike in a breathtaking mountain atmosphere. Tour schedule:DepartureTravel time to the chair lift: 1.5 – 2 hoursRide with the chair lift: 30 minutesTime for hiking: 5 hours Ride with the chair lift: 30 minutesTravel time back to Sofia: 1.5 – 2 hours
Visit Rila Monastery and Boyana church, UNESCO World Heritage sites. Relive history as your guide's commentary takes you back into time. This is a Private Tour so you will not be combined with other people besides those in your reservation- there will be a private car and a private driver- guide just for you! And you will be able to stop for pictures, shops and other things whenever you want! Enjoy a full-day tour out in the mountains with a convenient hotel pick up and drop off.*Women should have thier knees and shoulders covered on the monastery.*The Boyana church is closed on the 1st of January, on the Sunday of the Orthodox Easter, on the 24th of December, 25th of December and the 31st of December - and on such days the tour is done only to the Rila Monastery. Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.
Enjoy a great combination of history and natury with this one day tour to two iconic Bulgarian places!
Enjoy a half-day private tour with which you will have the chance not only to see the central part of Sofia, but also the Boyana Church - a UNESCO heritage site - and the National History Museum, situated at the foot of Vitosha Mountain.
Enjoy a great private day trip to the beautiful town of Plovdiv - the oldest existing settlement in Europe - learn its rich history and discover the amazing architecture.Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with CNG engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help combat the air pollution.
Feel the winter spirit and enjoy a refreshing day trip to the Rila Mountain. You can customize the tour and choose between several different options depending on your preferences- skiing, ski doo, lift break, fortress visit and a SPA afternoon.Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.
This is a Private Tour so you will not be combined with other people besides those in your reservation- there will be a private car and a private driver- guide just for you!Rila monastery and hiking through the Stob pyramids with a taste of traditional Bulgarian banitsa!If you join this tour you will: walk through the pyramids! See the 19-th century Monastery frescos from the Bulgarian revival and marvelous Iconostasis of the Church. See the unique miraculous icon of the Monastery. Go to the cave of Saint John of Rila. Visit the rich Monastery museum or/and/ the 14th century guard tower of the Monastery.Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.
This is a Private Tour so you will not be combined with other people besides those in your reservation- there will be a private car and a private driver- guide just for you! And you will be able to stop for pictures, shops and other things whenever you want!You will explore the charming old town of Koprivshtitsa, with its authentic and unique 19th century architecture. A small town - tucked in the bosom of "Sredna gora" mountain, surrounded by century old pines, brought to life by crystal clear streams and rivers and the ancient echoes of the Bulgarian revolutionary spirit.Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.
After pick-up in Sofia around 9:00 AM, head to Saeva Dupka, with 400 meters of corridors and 5 galleries. Explore the hidden wonders of one of the strangest caves in Bulgaria.On your way to the first cave visit "The Blue Ostriches" (Village of Brestnitsa) ostrich farm and learn a little bit more about the life and times of Bulgarian ostriches.Move on to Prohodna cave, currently the most famous cave in Bulgaria. See how it is naturally illuminated by two huge openings in the ceiling, inspiring the cave's local name, Eyes of God Cave. Explore the entrances, including a 45-meter entrance, the largest in Bulgaria. The expected return in Sofia is at about 6pm. Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.
This is a Private Tour so you will not be combined with other people besides those in your reservation- there will be a private car and a private driver- guide just for you! With this this tour you will see: Boyana Church- a UNESCO Heritage sight and National Historical Museum, hike to Boyana lake and Boyana waterfall, stone river of Golden Bridges.Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.
With this guided tour you will have the chance to see and get to know the history behind Sofia`s historical landmarks located in the center. The capital of Bulgaria has preserved heritage from different cultures and epochs- Roman, Early Christian. Ottoman, Bulgarian, Soviet. You will walk by all of the important buildings while your guide is telling you their stories. You will also enter for free the three most iconic places in Sofia- Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica and Saint George Rotunda.This tour will also give you the chance to taste typical Bulgarian breakfast called banitsa (pastry delight, prepared from dough and cheese) and ayran (salty yogurt drink). It is a well know and very popular breakfast in Bulgaria. Youl will also have a local desert, which is different each season.
Discover the town of Plovdiv- one of the oldest existing settlements in world! See the Roman Theater and parts of the Roman Stadium. Walk through the longest pedestrian street in Europe. Explore the magnificent Revival old town with its unique colorful houses from the 19th century. See the recently uncovered early Christian mosaics dating back to the 4th century! Plovdiv itself will be a European capital of culture in 2019. In the afternoon, you will go to the Bachkovo monastery- the second biggest monastery in Bulgaria, established in the 11th century. It is famous for the icon of Virgin Marry, which is taught to be miraculous and thousands of people each year come to see it. Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.
Enjoy a great day trip to the ancient town of Plovdiv - see its old town, Roman heritage and astonishing hills. In the afternoon, take a ride to the nearby Rodopi mountain to discover the remains of the medieval Bulgarian fortress, from which you will also see magnificent panoramic views.Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with a CNG engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help combat the air pollution.
This is a Private Tour so you will not be combined with other people besides those in your reservation - there will be a private car and a private driver-guide just for you. The incredible nature of this place will capture you and make your visit unforgettable. You will have the chance to enjoy and explore Sofia from above by a special ride with a professional guide and enjoy the atmosphere of being in one of the mineral spots near Sofia.Most of the times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with a CNG engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help combat the air pollution.
This is a Private Tour so you will not be combined with other people besides those in your reservation - there will be a private car and a private driver-guide just for you!This trip is an excellent opportunity for a one-day escape from the city to the refreshing Krushuna Waterfalls and Devetashka cave!The trips are done with eco friendly cars - with a CNG engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help combat the air pollution.
This is a Private Tour so you will not be combined with other people besides those in your reservation - there will be a private car and a private driver-guide just for you! With this tour you will have the chance to see the amazing Belogradchik Rocks - a natural phenomena - and the old fortress situated next to them. Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with a CNG engine or electro mobiles, so that we can combat the air pollution.
Enjoy a comfortabel private day tranfser from Sofia to Sapareva Banya and back. The village is famous for its hot mineral springs and it is know as the SPA capital of the Balkan Peninsula. There, you will be able to visit and enjoy one of the best local SPA centers for a perfect relaxation. Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.
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