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Free Tour of historic centre of Sofia

Duration: 3h
Languages: English
Guru: Chavdar
Quality Verified Registered on April 27, 2022

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.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment 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.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    pl. "Sveta Nedelya" 20, 1000 Sofia Ce...
    pl. "Sveta Nedelya" 20, 1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
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    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.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 100 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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