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Sofia Half Day Tour with National History Museum

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| Sofia, Bulgaria
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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover the highlights of Sofia with all of its major sites and visit the National History Museum to receive a full idea about the rich history and heritage of Bulgaria!

What's Included

  • Hotel or Address pick-up
  • Transportation by a private air condition car to the history museum and back
  • Guided tour
  • National history museum entrance ticket - cash or card on spot
  • Gratuities (optional)
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Hotel/ address pick-up at 9:30 - please indicate it when making the reservation.

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National Museum of History

The tour starts with a pick-up from your hotel or address in Sofia at 9:30. The first stop will be the National History Museum – it is located in the outskirts of the town, in the footsteps of the Vitosha mountain, about 30 minutes’ drive from the city center. The museum hosts more than 650 000 exhibits! Probably the two most famous and important are: the Varna golden treasure – the oldest golden treasure in the word, dating back to the 5 millennium BC, as well as the Panagyurishte golden treasure – one of the richest in Europe. The guided visit in the museum is about 1 hour and it will take you through all of the major historical periods, related to the Bulgarian lands.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Sofia

After the museum visit, you will go to the city center for a 2-hours walking tour, during which you will see all of the important historical sites and learn interesting facts about them: Saint Alexander Nevsky Catehdral, Saint Sofia Basilica, Saint George Rotunda, the Parliament, the formal Royal residence, the National theater, the Largo complex, the Roman remains, the old mineral baths and others. The tour ends near the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sofia Half Day Tour with National History Museum?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sofia Half Day Tour with National History Museum?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Hotel or Address pick-up.
  • Transportation by a private air condition car to the history museum and back.
  • Guided tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • National history museum entrance ticket - cash or card on spot.
  • Gratuities (optional).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 5..

Apr 2025
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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Sofia Half Day Tour with National History Museum is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sofia Half Day Tour with National History Museum will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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.

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What's Included

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  • Hotel or Address pick-up
  • Transportation by a private air condition car to the history museum and back
  • Guided tour
  • National history museum entrance ticket - cash or card on spot
  • Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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