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Free tour

Free Tour of historic centre of Sofia

4.84
Excellent (185 ratings)
Duration: 3 hours
Languages: English
Guru: Chavdar
PRO
Registered on 27 April 2022
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A cosmopolitan spirit here. Travelling apart, I have lived in Norway, Spain, and Australia, where I have both studied and worked for longer periods. Now that I am based in Sofia, it has been good fun showing visiting friends and family around. My passion for history, art, and culture has led me to become a licensed tour guide. It is a side job for me and I do it for the pleasure of being a good host.
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

In a 2-3 hours (or so depending on the group) walk through Sofia city's main see sights, my visitors receive 3000 years of condensed history of Sofia, Bulgaria, and the Balkans. My personal multi-disciplinary approach to history (culture, sociology, and international politics) helps my visitors connect the dots on simple matters and make sense of complex issues.

The story behind the story is things that you would not find in brochures, blogs, tourist guides, and ordinary books.

All my visitors leave with further recommendations for what more there is to do and see in Sofia and Bulgaria. 

If you're into history, culture, and food, and want to avoid the standard (A4) tours and cliches, this is the right tour for you.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
pl. "Sveta Nedelya" 20, 1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
I will be wearing my colored hat and carrying a small Bulgarian flag. You can also recognise me by the passion I exude from afar :))
1
Outside visit
Sveta Nedelya Church
This is the starting point of the tour.
2
Outside visit
Ivan Vazov National Theater
somewhere in the middle of our lovely tour
3
Outside visit
Sofia's Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
This is our final stop.
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour Reviews

4.84
Excellent (185 ratings)
Generic
162
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By category
Professionalism
4.89
Fun
4.57
Expression
4.71
Quality
4.85
Route
4.76

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 100 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum Attendees
Requires a minimum of 4 people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour does not require payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.