WHAT IS FREE SOFIA TOUR?

The free English language sightseeing walking tour of Bulgaria’s capital, organized by a non-profit organization (365 Association). Free Sofia Tour expects its guests all year round. The best attraction in Sofia according to TripAdvisor users. Approved by Tourist Service Municipal Company at Sofia City Municipality. Every tour is both fun and educational, the perfect introduction to the city and its thousands of years of history.

EVERY DAY at 11AM & 2PM

No booking required! Just show up!

On-demand private tours are also available. Please contact us.
Check out our tours calendar for the most up-to-date information on the tours offered.

 

WHERE?

20 AND MORE PLACES IN SOFIA CENTER:

START: Palace of Justice (Sudebna Palata)

  1. Start: Palace of Justice
  2. Sveta Nedelya Church
  3. Coat of Arms of Sofia
  4. Statue of Sofia
  5. Church of St. Petka
  6. Largo Square Roman Ruins
  7. Banya Bashi Mosque
  8. Sofia Synagogue
  9. Former Public Bath / Museum of Sofia
  10. Mineral Water
  11. Council of Ministers
  12. Former Communist Party Headquarters
  13. Presidency
  14. St George Rotunda
  15. City Garden
  16. National Theater Ivan Vazov
  17. National Gallery (Former Royal Palace)
  18. Russian Church
  19. St. Sophia Basilica
  20. End: St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral


WHEN?

Tours in English:

EVERY DAY at 11AM & 2PM 

Check our calendar for the most up-to-date information on the tours offered.

Duration: around 2 hours

Start: Sofia City Court (Palace of Justice)

No reservation required! Just show up!
Our guides are waiting ONLY in front of the 2 lion statues in front of the Palace of Justice. Other providers might operate in the area.

Tours in Spanish/En Español:

EVERY DAY at 11AM
EVERY FRIDAY at 11AM & 6PM

If you are an organized group of ten people (10+), please contact us at least 24 hrs in advance to get information on our private tours policy. The idea of Free Sofia Tour is to show the city to individual travelers and small groups. For organized groups 10+ our Association will arrange a tailor-made tour for you. Otherwise, our guides have the freedom of refusing your participation.

Our tours run all year round a year, no matter the weather conditions (incl weekends, national holidays, Christmas, Easter etc)

E-mail: groups@365association.org

Organized Groups Tel.: (+359) 988 920 461

 

 

Things to do in Sofia - Free Sofia Tour

 

 

WHAT TO DO IN SOFIA?

 

Sofia is Bulgaria’s capital and largest city. It has by far the most dynamic cultural life in the country and offers a large variety of activities. The Free Sofia Tour covers most of the main things to see in Sofia. St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, The National Theathre, Bulgarian Presidency and many more. It will also immerse you into the city’s rich roman heritage. Ranked at #1 on TripAdvisor under the things to do in Sofia – tours category, Free Sofia Tour is a great way to start your trip in the Bulgarian capital.

After you have visited the best places to see in Sofia with the free walking tour, do not hesitate to dive deeper with us. Undoubtedly, Sofia’s appearance today has been heavily influenced by the 45-year long socialist period. Make sure to explore this rather controversial period of Bulgaria’s history with our Communist tour.

What’s not to be missed once you’re in Bulgaria is experiencing Bulgaria’s unique folklore, traditions and cuisine. Joining our Culture tour will get you acquainted with Bulgarian food, drinks, music, dances, alphabet in a fun and interactive way.

 

THINGS TO DO AROUND SOFIA?

 

Once you are in Sofia you have a lot of opportunities to travel around the city and explore Bulgaria’s beautiful nature. Sofia is one of the very few European capitals with a big mountain close to the center of the city – The Vitosha Mountain. It is a popular hiking destination during the summer and a popular place for skiing during winter time.

Exploring Bulgaria isn’t complete without a trip to Plovdiv – Bulgaria’s second largest city. Plovdiv’s beautiful old town and its millenia-long history are definately worth a visit. Plovdiv was recently voted as the European capital of culture 2019.

One of Bulgaria’s top places to visit is undoubtedly the Rila Monastary. This UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE, situated in the heart of the Rila mountains will leave you breathless. 

 

Also check out:
Sofia Pub Crawl | Sofia Jewish Tour | Sofia Communist Tour | Sofia Culture Tour | Sofia Alternative Tour