3-Hour Sofia Night Walking Tour with Illuminated Landmarks

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the ancient St. Sofia Basilica's historic architecture
• 02 Marvel at the grand Alexander Nevsky Cathedral's beauty
• 03 Visit the iconic Church of St. George
• 04 Admire the illuminated Ivan Vazov National Theatre

Experience Sofia's old-world charm on this guided night walking tour through the Bulgarian capital's early Christian architecture and other places of prime significance. As the city lights up after dark, discover historic landmarks including St. Sofia Basilica, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Church of St. George, the former Royal Palace, the National Assembly building, and the Ivan Vazov National Theatre.

As the city lights up after dark, discover historic landmarks including St. Sofia Basilica, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Church of St. George, the former Royal Palace, the National Assembly building, and the Ivan Vazov National Theatre.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Sofia

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Sofia's Illuminated Landmarks by Night

During the night tour, you will see the following attractions:

• St. Sofia Basilica, the oldest church in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia.

• Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, an Orthodox cathedral in Sofia.

• Church of St. George, built in the early 4th century as Roman baths, later becoming a church inside the walls of Serdica, the capital of ancient Dacia Mediterranea during the Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire.

• Former Royal Palace, on the outskirts of Sofia.

• National Assembly building, used by the Bulgarian Parliament for parliamentary debates.

• Ivan Vazov National Theatre, Bulgaria's national theatre, as well as its oldest and most authoritative theatre.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guiding services

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• The tour can be customised as per requirements.

• The grand tours are usually held either on Saturday or Sunday.

• Bike tours are available on request.

• A visit to a panoramic restaurant with an amazing view of Sofia can be arranged on request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

ul. Dyakon Ignatiy 5, 1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Tour start

ul. Dyakon Ignatiy 5, 1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.