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Sofia, Bulgaria
Self Guided Tour Experience in Rila Monastery

Enjoy a day out at the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern …More

Enjoy a day out at the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern...

2 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$11
Melnik and Rozhen Monastery

The tour includes a visit to the medieval Rozhen monastery, situated in the Pirin mountains. Afterwards the tour continues with a walk in the picturesque …More

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The tour includes a visit to the medieval Rozhen monastery, situated in the Pirin mountains. Afterwards the tour continues with a walk in the picturesque...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$126
Help the hosts: Breadmaking, Yoghurt making and Cattle Keeping

Wonderful experience with local hosts. Learn how to make traditional Bulgarian bread and yoghurt. Help the locals with the cattle. Merge yourself with the locals …More

Wonderful experience with local hosts. Learn how to make traditional Bulgarian bread and yoghurt. Help the locals with the cattle. Merge yourself with the locals...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$67
Hike in The Central Balkan National Park

This is an amazing walk in the Central Balkan National Park. The trail offers real wilderness in combination with cozy touristic huts. The landscape is …More

This is an amazing walk in the Central Balkan National Park. The trail offers real wilderness in combination with cozy touristic huts. The landscape is...

3 days Hotel pickup offered
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$14
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Private Eco Tour

The tour stands out for several unique features: Enjoy Bulgaria entirely at your own pace. This is a fully private tour: once you book, no …More

The tour stands out for several unique features: Enjoy Bulgaria entirely at your own pace. This is a fully private tour: once you book, no...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Private Birdwatching at any of the 3 Unique Spots from Sofia

Our professional birdwatching tour starts from one of the 3 unique spots - city's parks, Dragoman marsh or Vitosha Nature park depending on the time …More

Our professional birdwatching tour starts from one of the 3 unique spots - city's parks, Dragoman marsh or Vitosha Nature park depending on the time...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$33
Transfer from the Sofia airport to Bansko

Hassle-free transfer from the Sofia airport to your hotel in Bansko. Book your transfer in advance and enjoy an impeccable service. No taxis, no stress, …More

Hassle-free transfer from the Sofia airport to your hotel in Bansko. Book your transfer in advance and enjoy an impeccable service. No taxis, no stress,...

130 to 140 minutes Free Cancellation
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$367
From Sofia: Seven Rila lakes- private tour

The highest mountain in the Balkan peninsula – Rila. This one has more than 120 different lakes, but the most famous of them are Seven …More

The highest mountain in the Balkan peninsula – Rila. This one has more than 120 different lakes, but the most famous of them are Seven...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Discover Sofia’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local

Join a Local for a 90-minute photogenic journey through Sofia, exploring picturesque highlights and gaining cultural insights. Navigate from the iconic Serdica Archaeological Park capturing …More

Join a Local for a 90-minute photogenic journey through Sofia, exploring picturesque highlights and gaining cultural insights. Navigate from the iconic Serdica Archaeological Park capturing...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$72
Private Sofia Night Tour with Bulgarian Folklore & Dinner

See Sofia’s landmarks and enjoy a Bulgarian dinner and folklore show on this 4-hour evening experience. Take time on sights such as Alexander Nevski Cathedral, …More

See Sofia’s landmarks and enjoy a Bulgarian dinner and folklore show on this 4-hour evening experience. Take time on sights such as Alexander Nevski Cathedral,...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$113
The religion in and around Sofia

Sofia is one of the oldest cities in Europe, placed at crossroads. Life here began around the thermal springs. The traces of many cultures are …More

Sofia is one of the oldest cities in Europe, placed at crossroads. Life here began around the thermal springs. The traces of many cultures are...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Private & Ultimate Sofia 2,5-hour Walking Tour

Merge yourself with the crowds to see the beauty of the Bulgarian capital Sofia in a quick and professional manner with the best local guide. …More

Merge yourself with the crowds to see the beauty of the Bulgarian capital Sofia in a quick and professional manner with the best local guide....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$22
Day Tour to Plovdiv from Sofia: Visit to Ethnographic museum

During this tour you will be able to visit the first ever European capital of culture in Bulgaria - Plovdiv, recognized as one of the …More

During this tour you will be able to visit the first ever European capital of culture in Bulgaria - Plovdiv, recognized as one of the...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$63
Take a photo with traditional Bulgarian costumes

"Take a photo with traditional Bulgarian costumes" is the only activity in Sofia that gives tourists the opportunity to feel the Bulgarian spirit by dressing …More

"Take a photo with traditional Bulgarian costumes" is the only activity in Sofia that gives tourists the opportunity to feel the Bulgarian spirit by dressing...

25 minutes Free Cancellation
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$17
Iskar Gorge Trek, Skaklia Waterfall and Cherepish Monastery Tour from Sofia

The emphasis of this day tour is to experience the spectacular Iskar Gorge landscape at first hand through short walks to hidden nature landmarks not …More

The emphasis of this day tour is to experience the spectacular Iskar Gorge landscape at first hand through short walks to hidden nature landmarks not...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$75
Buzludzha Monument and the Rose Valley Guided Day Tour

Explore two unique places, closely related to Bulgaria's culture and history by joining a full day guided trip to the "Ghost of Communism"- Buzludzha Monument …More

Explore two unique places, closely related to Bulgaria's culture and history by joining a full day guided trip to the "Ghost of Communism"- Buzludzha Monument...

10 to 11 hours Free Cancellation
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$91
Sofia to Vitosha National Park Snowshoe Hike with Lunch

Escape Sofia for a winter adventure in Vitosha Mountain, just 30 minutes from the city. After hotel pickup, your experienced local mountain guide will lead …More

Escape Sofia for a winter adventure in Vitosha Mountain, just 30 minutes from the city. After hotel pickup, your experienced local mountain guide will lead...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$74
18-Day Balkans: Communism, Culture & History Tour from Sofia

Explore the legacy of communism across the Balkans on this 18-day journey from Sofia, visiting historic cities, Cold War landmarks, and hidden sites with expert-guided …More

Explore the legacy of communism across the Balkans on this 18-day journey from Sofia, visiting historic cities, Cold War landmarks, and hidden sites with expert-guided...

18 days Free Cancellation
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13-Day Romania & Bulgaria Private Tour | UNESCO Sites

This 13-day private tour from Sofia takes you through the heart of Romania and Bulgaria, combining scenic wine regions with some of Eastern Europe’s most …More

This 13-day private tour from Sofia takes you through the heart of Romania and Bulgaria, combining scenic wine regions with some of Eastern Europe’s most...

13 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$4,028
Archaeological tour-From the Neolithic to Modern times in Augusta Trayana

People who are interested in History and Archeology will find this trip amazing. There are not many places that can give you so many archeological …More

People who are interested in History and Archeology will find this trip amazing. There are not many places that can give you so many archeological...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$102
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