Sofia Half Day Tour with National History Museum

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!

Itinerary

1. 1 h

   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.

2. Sofia · 2 h

   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.

What's included

• Guided tour
• Hotel or Address pick-up
• Transportation by a private air condition car to the history museum and back

What's not included

• National history museum entrance ticket - cash or card on spot
• Gratuities (optional)

Start time

09:30

Languages

In-person guide: English

Travellers

• Adult (5–85)

Options

• Sofia Half Day Tour with National History Museumfrom €70

  Pickup included

  Start time: 09:30

  In-person guide: English

Additional information

• 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.