Sofia Art Tour National Gallery Old Royal Palace and City Gallery

Discover Sofia's vibrant art scene on this engaging tour that takes you through the largest National Gallery in Bulgaria, featuring 1,700 artworks across 28 halls. Explore the Royal Palace, once home to the kings of the Third Bulgarian Kingdom, now showcasing a rich art collection and an ethnographic museum. Conclude your journey at the Sofia City Art Gallery, preserving the city's artistic heritage since 1928. This tour is perfect for art enthusiasts eager to delve into Bulgaria's cultural history.

• Visit the newest National Gallery, featuring a diverse art collection
• Explore the Formal Royal Palace with its ethnographic exhibits
• Discover the Sofia City Art Gallery, highlighting local artistry
• Perfect for art lovers interested in Bulgarian and international art history

Itinerary

1. Sofia · 2 h 30 min

   Our tour will commence at this newest and largest National Gallery building (“Kvadrat” 500) renowned for its impressive collection of 1,700 artworks displayed across twenty-eight halls on four levels. The exhibition highlights Bulgarian art from the mid-19th century to the 20th century, alongside medieval European art and pieces from Asia, Africa, and America. Our next stop is the formal Royal Palace, which once served as the residence of the kings of the Third Bulgarian Kingdom. Today, it houses a rich art collection along with an ethnographic museum, which presents different traditional clothes, crafts and customs. Finally, we will explore the exhibitions at the Sofia City Art Gallery, established in 1928 to preserve all material evidence of Sofia's art up to the present day.

What's included

• Visit to the Ethnographic Museum (formal Royal Palace)
• Visit to the Sofia City Art Gallery
• Guided tour
• Visit to the National Gallery building 'Kvadrat 500'
• Entrance tickets

What's not included

• Gratuities / tips - optional in the end of the tour

Meeting point

Start time

10:00 · 11:00 · 12:00 · 13:00 · 14:00

End point

Languages

In-person guide: English

Travellers

• Adult (0–120)

Options

• Sofia Art Tour National Gallery Old Royal Palace and City Galleryfrom €80

  Start time: 10:00 · 11:00 · 12:00 · 13:00 · 14:00

  In-person guide: English

Additional information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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