Sofia: History and Heritage - Small Group Guided City Tour
Overview
Discover the highlights of Sofia with this great 2-hours city tour! Learn about the rich history of the town and its famous sites, as well as interesting facts such as: why Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was built, why the town was associated with the Roman emperor Constantine the Great, who and why invented the Cyrillic alphabet, where was situated the mausoleum of the first Bulgarian communist dictator, what happened to the last Bulgarian royal family, and many more!
What's Included
- See the highlights of the town, as well as some "hidden" places
- Visit of Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Saint Sofia Basilica
- Small group tour (up to 10 participants; operates in cases with even just 1 participant!)
- 2-hours guided tour, including many interesting stories and less known facts
- Gratuities/ tips (optional in the end of the tour)
Meeting Location
Old City Center
ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski", 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Old City Center
Platno.„Banski" 1, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
The tour ends next to the regional history museum in the city center.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- See the highlights of the town, as well as some "hidden" places.
- Visit of Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Saint Sofia Basilica.
- Small group tour (up to 10 participants; operates in cases with even just 1 participant!).
- 2-hours guided tour, including many interesting stories and less known facts.
- Gratuities/ tips (optional in the end of the tour).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sofia: History and Heritage - Small Group Guided City Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sofia: History and Heritage – Small Group Guided City Tour 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 2024Once 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.
Oct 2026What's Included
- See the highlights of the town, as well as some "hidden" places
- Visit of Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Saint Sofia Basilica
- Small group tour (up to 10 participants; operates in cases with even just 1 participant!)
- 2-hours guided tour, including many interesting stories and less known facts
- Gratuities/ tips (optional in the end of the tour)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
