You will begin at the St. Nedelya Cathedral Church. Here you will receive the first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you. Solving the challenge will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Church St. George Rotunda. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the President of Republic of Bulgaria. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the National Art Gallery. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Sofia University. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Soviet Army Monument. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Balgarska Natsionalna Filmoteka. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Hotel Slavyanska Beseda. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at K.E.B.A. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the First Urban Hospital. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will finish at the Temple of Bulgarian Martyrs. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
Bulgaria · Storytelling Tours
Sofia Under Communism: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest
The journey
- 01 Solve clues on your phone as you explore Sofia’s communist-era past
- 02 Visit central landmarks including St. Nedelya Cathedral and the Church of Saint George
- 03 Pass the National Art Gallery, Sofia University, and the Soviet Army Monument
- 04 Enjoy a self-guided experience with the freedom to start and pause whenever you like
- 05 Combine sightseeing, storytelling, and puzzle-solving in one city game
- 06 Explore Sofia’s city centre at your own pace in an open-air setting
Discover Sofia through a self-guided puzzle quest that brings the city’s communist-era stories to life. Solve clues on your phone, unlock the next chapter of the story, and make your way between landmarks including St. Nedelya Cathedral, the Church of Saint George, the National Art Gallery, Sofia University, and the Soviet Army Monument.
This flexible outdoor experience blends a walking tour, treasure hunt, and escape-style game, letting you explore at your own pace over around 2 hours. It’s a great way to see central Sofia from a different perspective, with no need to enter the attractions along the route to enjoy the game.
Discover Sofia through a self-guided puzzle quest that brings the city’s communist-era stories to life.
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What's Included
- A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
- Full availability: 24/7, every day of the year.
- Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
- Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
- 24/7 customer support.
What's Not Included
- A tour guide.
- There are no entry tickets to attractions included in the price.
Know before you go
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Unlock your city game in the Questo app using this link:
- Download the Questo app using this link (it’s free):
- Head to the starting point and enjoy your city game!
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Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Sofia.
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