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One day trip from Sofia: A walking over the Jurassic sea
If you are interested in peaceful hiking in nature, away from the noise of the city, this tour is for you. We’ll walk in the remains of an ancient sea, where mollusks and sea creatures dominated. Feel a part of the way in the natural history and touch a piece of it. When the empire of the dinosaurs was rising, most of the Bulgarian lands were below the sea. 150 million years later, this sea is Ponor mountain. Now that carst mountain has limestones from the Triassic and Jurassic period.
7 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
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$95
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Private Tour Collecting Minerals and Gemstones in Bulgaria
All of the collecting points are in the quarry which has a fantastic landscape with a large lake in the middle. During the tour we will stop at four points and at every one of them will be given information about the genesis, formation and shape of the minerals we could see and collect there. The different kind of minerals that could be seen and found there are: Goethite glass heads, Hematite, Limonite, Barite, Marble onyx, and calcite. Also during the tour attendants could learn about the geology of the region with some details about the mineralogy.
2 Hours - 3 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$154
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From Sofia: The magnificent Vitosha
The adventures and memories are the things, that make every man special. Vitosha mountain is only for you! This is the fourth highest mountain in Bulgaria and is the first national park in the Balkan peninsula for its species from the wildlife.
8 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$89
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From Sofia: Rozhen monastery and Melnik with wine tasting
Melnik is 3 words – wineries, history, and tradition. This is the smallest town in Bulgaria, surrounded by natural phenomena – rock pyramids! Come with us to taste different wines, to walk over the pyramids, and to listen to the stories from the guide about Melnik and Rozhen monastery!
11 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$107
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Private Full Day Tour to Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi
Enjoy with private tour from Sofia to the first Bulgarian capital and the town of Arbanassi. Take a walking tour around the medieval hill-fortress of Tsarevets – the capital of Bulgaria from 12th till 14th century. Visit the astonishing Nativity of Jesus Church with an unique frescoes depicting 2000 biblical scenes and over 3500 images of saints. See the scenic architectural reserve of Arbanassi, located on a plateau granting visitors with superb views of the Balkan Mountains and Veliko Tarnovo. Are you ready?
7 Hours - 10 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$343
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Private Mountain Biking Experience in the Balkan Range
Combine MB and road cycling for this tour on paved and dirt roads along 2 picturesque river valleys, where the remote mountain villages of Ogoya and Yablanitsa are situated. Just an hour driver from Sofia you will end up at your starting point for the whole tour which takes about 8 hours. Enjoy it with your private guide and professional mountain biker!
8 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$94
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From Sofia - Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, Audio Guided Tour
The tour starts from your hotel. After two hours transfer we will reach the Rila monastery. We will leave you to explore the monastery for 2 hours by audio guide. After this time you will take the shuttle back to Sofia. Before to return you back we will take you to Boyana church, where you will have time to visit the church with audio guide. At the end of the tour we will leave you back in your hotel or in Sofia central place.
8 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
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$53
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Full Day Plovdiv Eco Private Tour
Meet your guide at the meeting point for an two-hour journey to Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second-largest city. We travel in an eco friendly way with exclusive use of hybrid and EVs! Upon arrival, we start wit comprehensive 2- to 3-hour guided walking tour, delving into the rich history and vibrant culture of a city steeped in an astonishing 8,000 years of heritage. Walk the ancient streets and feel the captivating fusion of Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Bulgarian influences that have shaped Plovdiv's unique character. This tour includes admission to the Ethnographic Museum, a captivating showcase of Bulgarian folk culture, costumes, and lifestyles. Additionally, explore the awe-inspiring Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Stadium, renowned as one of the best-preserved ancient theaters in the world. After immersing yourself in the treasures of Plovdiv, embark on the return journey to Sofia, where the tour concludes at the original departure point.
8 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$166
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Tsarevets in Veliko Tarnovo and Etar Ethnographical Complex tour
Veliko Tarnovo is hands down the most beautiful and picturesque city in Bulgaria. Often referred to as the “City of the Tsars”, Veliko Tarnovo is located on the Yantra River and is famously known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, attracting many tourists with its unique architecture. Tsarevets served as the Second Bulgarian Empire’s primary fortress and strongest bulwark from 1185 to 1393. The Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex is an open-air museum. It presents the Bulgarian customs, culture and craftsmanship. It spans over an area of 7 ha and contains a total of 50 objects, including water installations and houses with craftsmen’s workshops attached. As a whole, the complex’s goal is to illustrate the architecture, way of life and economy of Gabrovo and the region during the Bulgarian National Revival. It is the place every visitor must experience if he wants to go back home saying that he really saw Bulgaria.
9 Hours - 10 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
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$70
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Sofia Bar Crawl
This is an unique product offering you to experience 4 Sofia bars with welcome drinks. The rate covers 4 welcome alcoholic drinks in each of the spots. Lead by a local guide and delivering a personalized e-guide this tour could be implemented during the day and in the evening. Come and experience Sofia like no other!
3 Hours - 6 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
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$58
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Rila Monastery and Boyana church with lunch
Enjoy one lovely day with your private guide away from the busy city with our company and visit the biggest monastery on Balkan peninsula.
8 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
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$142
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Rila Monastery and History Museum Day Tour
The tour is with comfortable transportation, professional guide, who will be able to answer all customers' questions and create a positive atmosphere. The excursion will leave you breathless with the spectacular places and the opportunity to take unforgettable photos.
7 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
From
$47
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Road Trip Bulgaria™ , GPS & Audio-Guided to Rila Monastery and Stob Pyramids
A concept, that offers you the best of two worlds where we create your own personalised excursion or choose from recommended routes. We bring your car personally to your hotel in Sofia, the cultural capital of Bulgaria. With an audio guide, access to unique places, the best restaurants, leisure and outdoor adventures; all-inclusive: kilometrage, maps, GPS coordinates, vouchers and tickets., and our experienced team is 24/7 at your disposal. In this tour, we bring you from the Museum of Mining, Stob Pyramids, the Rila Monastery to the Varosho of Blagoevgrad; a personalised excursion in the intimacy of your own relatives. Your schedule and itinerary will be both online and as a hard copy be made available. This is a self-guided audio tour with all-inclusive car + services, device, map, GPS coordinates, audio guides + videos, excess kilometrage, entry tickets, restaurant reservations and vouchers etc.
12 Hours - 14 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$249
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Private Tour from Sofia to Koprivshtitsa
The village of Koprivshtitsa is one of the most emblematic and historical sites of Bulgaria. Here were born many revolutionaries, scholars, writers, poets, men of letter. Here broke the very important April uprising in 1878 that indirectly led to the Liberation of Bulgaria from the Ottoman domination two years later. The architecture of the houses of Koprivshtits is also unique. You will admire beautiful old houses bearing the spirit of the olden times.
6 Hours - 8 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$142
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From Sofia: Rila Mountain Easy Hike and Optional Local Lunch
Explore the stunning Rila Mountains on this full day hiking adventure from Sofia, perfect for nature enthusiasts and casual hikers alike. Journey to the renowned Maliovitsa Hut and ascend towards the iconic Malyovitsa Peak, standing tall at 2,729 meters. The trail unfolds through ancient forests, glacial valleys, and alpine meadows filled with wildflowers, offering breathtaking views of the rugged landscapes. Led by a professional guide, this tour not only showcases the natural beauty of the area but also includes fascinating insights into the regions geology and wildlife. After the hike, enjoy a meal at a traditional Bulgarian restaurant before returning to Sofia Guided hike in the beautiful Rila Mountains Ascend to Maliovitsa Peak for panoramic views of the region Suitable for all hikers, with a focus on natural beauty and history
9 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
From
$47
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Nis and Pirot in Serbia tour
Niš Fortress is a fortress in the city of Niš, Serbia. It is a complex and important cultural and historical monument. It rises on the right bank of the Nišava River, overlooking the area inhabited for longer than two millennia. It was protected by law in May 1948 as it was declared a cultural site of great significance. The current condition of the fortress lists it as one of the best preserved fortifications of this kind in Serbia as well as on the Balkan Peninsula. The existing fortification is of Ottoman Turkish origin, dating from the first decades of the 18th century (1719–1723). It is well known as one of the most significant and best preserved monuments of this kind in the mid-Balkans. The Fortress was erected on the site of earlier fortifications – the ancient Roman, Byzantine, and later yet Medieval forts. During World War I it was occupied by Bulgarians who turned it into a prison where Serbian patriots were imprisoned and tortured.
9 Hours - 10 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
From
$70
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Full Day Private Tour of Rila Monastery, Stob Pyramids from Sofia
Take our Full Day Private Tour of Rila Monastery, Stob Pyramids from Sofia! Discover the historic marvels and natural wonders of Bulgaria on this full-day hiking tour from Sofia. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rila Monastery, enjoy a scenic 3-hour hike to the admire the unique rock formations of Stob’s Pyramids. Leave us the details and we'll take you on an extraordinary adventure that creates memories that stand the test of time
7 Hours
Sofia
- Private tour
From
$320
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Rila Monastery and Melnik One-Day Tour
Melnik is the smallest town in Bulgaria yet it is so well known for its amazing sandy rock formations known as "Melnik pyramids". We'll get there after a bit longer than a 2-hour drive and will arrive on the foot of the biggest house built in 18th century in Bulgaria - Kordopulova! We will discover about the interior of the house as well as the underground cellar where the owners of the house still keep the newly produced wine! Not only this but you will have a taste of the popular Melnik Broad Leaf young wine! After having had some lunch at a local MEHANA (traditional restaurant) we'll drive off to Rila monastery - certainly the most visited site by the travelers coming to Bulgaria. We will have another 1 1/2 hours of sightseeing together and eventually will start driving back to Sofia with our souls satisfied with the beauty, the history and the culture of the South-Western Bulgaria.
11 Hours - 12 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
From
$320
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Road Trip Bulgaria™, GPS & Audio-Guided Fun and Adventure Tour in Rila Mountains
A concept, that offers you the best of two worlds where we create your own personalised excursion or choose from recommended routes. We bring your car personally to your hotel in Sofia, the cultural capital of Bulgaria. With an audio guide, access to unique places, the best restaurants, leisure and outdoor adventures; all-inclusive: kilometrage, maps, GPS coordinates, vouchers and tickets., and our experienced team is 24/7 at your disposal. In this tour, we bring you from the Museum of Mining, Stob Pyramids, the Rila Monastery to the Varosho of Blagoevgrad; a personalised excursion in the intimacy of your own relatives. Your schedule and itinerary will be both online and as a hard copy be made available. This is a self-guided audio tour with all-inclusive car + services, device, map, GPS coordinates, audio guides + videos, excess kilometrage, entry tickets, restaurant reservations and vouchers etc.
12 Hours - 14 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$332
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Full-Day Guided Tour to Seven Rila Lakes in Bulgaria
The Seven Rila Lakes are a group of glacial lakes, situated in the northwestern Rila Mountain in Bulgaria. They are the most visited group of lakes in Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2081 m – 6827 ft) and (2535 m – 8316 ft) above sea level. Each lake carries a name associated with its most characteristic feature. -The highest one is called ‘Salzata’ (the Tear) due to its clear waters. -The next one in height carries the name ‘Okoto’ (the Eye) after its almost perfectly oval form. -Babreka (the Kidney) is the lake with the steepest shores of the entire group. -Bliznaka (the Twin) is the largest one by area. -Trilistnika (the Trefoil) has an irregular shape and low shores. -The shallowest lake is ‘Ribnoto Ezero’ (the Fish Lake) -The lowest one is ‘Dolnoto Ezero’ (the Lower Lake), where the waters that flow out of the other lakes are gathered to form the Dzherman River.
9 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$154
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City tour Sofia and Plovdiv - One day with small group
What makes the trip unique is the authenticity of the places and the combination of a standard tour, experience and small group! Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and the largest city with 2 millions inhabitants. Known as Serdica in antiquity and Sredets in the Middle Ages, Sofia has been an area of human habitation since at least 7000 BC. Today Sofia is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. The city tour will take 2.5 hours Then we head east, enjoying the beautiful landscape of the Rila Mountains, Sredna Gora, the Rhodope Mountains and the Thracian Valley. Plovdiv is a town older than Athens and Rome- the sixth oldest city in the world. A tour of the historic quarter “the Old Town” will introduce you to millennia of history. The tour will take 2 hours. Lunch in local restaurant. Around 5pm we should be back in Sofia.
7 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
From
$129
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Day trip to Rose harvest festival and Thracian kings valley
Join us on a magical full-day journey from Plovdiv to the heart of Bulgaria’s Rose Valley! Start your day with a step into history at the oldest operating rose oil distillery in Bulgaria, and witness the authentic, steam-distillation process that transforms petals into pure rose oil. you will head into the fragrant rose fields, where you’ll collect your own flowers, hand-picking the delicate Rosa Damascena blossoms alongside local harvesters. Taste rose water, smell the liquid gold and explore the beauty secrets of this centuries-old tradition. After a traditional lunch/optional/, uncover the mysteries of ancient Thracians with a guided visit to the Valley of the Thracian Kings, including royal tombs and golden treasures. This immersive tour blends nature, culture, and heritage in one unforgettable day. Ideal for culture lovers, photographers, and anyone looking to connect with Bulgaria’s soul. Spaces are limited during the rose harvest – book now and be part of the bloom!
8 Hours - 10 Hours
Sofia
From
$141
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Day Trip to Tsari Mali Grad Fortress and Belchin SPA
Enjoy a great combination of history and SPA. First - visit the old restored fortress of Tsari Mali Grad - a truly magical place for photos! Then, relax for the rest of the day at the mineral pools of Belchin Banya!
9 Hours
Sofia
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
From
$243
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Private Tour to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery
Take our Private Tour to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery! Knowing the best spots to experience Bulgaria’s rich and varied cultural heritage can be tricky for visitors on limited time in the capital. Tick off Plovdiv, Asen’s Fortress, and Bachkovo Monastery in just 1 day on a small-group tour from Sofia. Save time with seamless round-trip transfer between landmarks, and learn about their Roman, Ottoman, and modern history from your professional guide. Leave us the details and we'll take you on an extraordinary adventure that creates memories that stand the test of time!
9 Hours
Sofia
- Private tour
From
$356
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