Bulgaria · Walking Tours

2-Hour Sofia Walking Tour with Historic Churches and Roman Remains

2 Hours Round trip from Sofia Easy pace

National Assembly Building in Sofia, Bulgaria

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Sofia's three most important churches: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica, and Saint George Rotunda
02 Hear fascinating stories about Constantine the Great, the Cyrillic alphabet, and Bulgaria's last royal family
03 Explore Sofia's historic center with landmarks like the Old Parliament, the Old Royal Residence, and the National Theater
04 See the Largo Complex, Roman remains, Banya Bashi Mosque, and the Old Baths

Discover the highlights of Sofia on this 2-hour city walking tour through the Bulgarian capital's historic center. Learn about the city's rich past and hear fascinating stories, from why Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was built and Sofia's connection to the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great to who created the Cyrillic alphabet and what happened to Bulgaria's last royal family. Along the way, visit the city's three most important churches - Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica, and Saint George Rotunda - and see major landmarks including the Old Parliament, the Monument of King Liberator, the Old Royal Residence, the Largo Complex, the Roman remains, the Old Baths, and the Judicial Palace.

Visit the Saint George Rotunda and the Roman remains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Sofia

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sofia City Center Landmarks and Historic Churches

Starting Point: Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral at 11:00!

Visit Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
See the Saint Sofia Basilica and learn its history.
Pass by the Sinod building.
Explore the old communist monuments.
Walk by the old parliament and King Liberator's Monument.
Stop at the National Academy of Science.
See the University of Sofia.
Pass the Military Club.
Admire the Russian Church.
Visit the Old Palace.
Stop at the National Theater.
See the National Bank.
Explore the Largo Complex with the Presidency and the Parliament.
Visit the Saint George Rotunda and the Roman remains.
Pass by Saint Petka Church.
See the Banya Bashi Mosque.
Explore the Old Baths and Hot Springs.
Visit Saint Nedelia Church.
Walk by the Judicial Palace.

Ending Point: Beginning of the main walking street "Vitosha".

Where this trip takes you

Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica, Saint George Rotunda, Largo Complex

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Sofia 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

2-hour guided tour
Visit Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica, and Saint George Rotunda
Small group tour (up to 10 participants)

What's Not Included

Gratuities (optional)

What to bring

Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Know before you go

Meeting point: In front of Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. The guide will be holding a sign "Sofia tour".
Please arrive 10 minutes before the starting time of the tour.
End point: At the beginning of the main walking street "Vitosha".
Make sure your clock is adjusted to the local time zone to arrive on time.
Discussing current geopolitical topics is not allowed during the tour.

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