BULGARIA
Bulgaria's best days out.
The 10 best guided tours in Bulgaria. What each one involves, who runs it, and what you will pay.
A long Sofia day trip to the UNESCO Rila Monastery and the Seven Rila Lakes, with self-guided hikes plus organized transfer timing.
“A highly recommended tour. This was well organised and interesting. There was some early snow on the mountains that made this even more memorable.”
Plovdiv day trip from Sofia with a small group, guided Old Town walk, optional Roman sights, and real free time to wander.
“Plovdiv is a terrific day trip option from Sofia. The visit was long enough for us to see the highlights of the town and see the contrast between Plovdiv and the much larger Sofia. Even in late September this trip is popular; our bus was completely full. Although every seat appeared to be comfortable, getting…”
Walk Sofia’s history in 2 hours with a small English group. Step inside Alexander Nevsky, St. Sofia, Rotunda, and more.
“Very knowledgeable guide who spent a lot of time explaining the history of Sofia. We enjoyed walking around the city center seeing different churches and museums.”
A self-guided day trip from Sofia to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery, with transport, audioguide, and time to explore.
“Very well-organised tour, comfortable air-conditioned minivan, ample time to visit the places, you can visit the Rila Monastery on your own, but the driver, who is a guide as well, offered a little tour. Our guide Constanza was very energetic and joyful. Recommended.”
Small-group Plovdiv Old Town walk with live English commentary, starting at Eastern Gate and ending near the Roman Stadium.
“Boris was very knowledgeable and engaging with everyone during the tour. I enjoyed the tour very much!”
Glide through Sofia at night on an electric scooter with Lubo’s guided route from Alexander Nevsky Square to Borisova Gradina Park.
“I am so happy that I took the tour. It was a mixture of a great learning experience, as well as an active exercise for me. Lubo, is our very kind and patient Tourguide. He was very knowledgeable and very kind. We saw so many great architecture, we learned about history, we laughed about personal…”
Skip the guesswork with a prebooked visit plan to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, with English options from guided to self-guided.
“Very informative activity with rich, interesting and useful information. Glad that we booked it and consumed it all. Alexander Nevsky cathedral is superb with this activity because you get to know so much.”
Pre-book a self-guided Rila Monastery ticket with an audio guide and e-guide notes, flexible entry hours, and a UNESCO visit.
“Hello, I am very dissatisfied with Viator because, contrary to their promises, there was no entrance fee to the Rilak Monastery and the 3.5 minutes of the audio guide for over 20 euros is simply not enough. If you do not refund me a large Read more”
Self-guided Varna Archaeological Museum ticket with pre-booked entry and English materials, covering Hellenistic, Roman and medieval finds.
“We had tickets for September 6 which was Bulgarian National Holiday and all museums were closed for 3 days so did not get to enter the Museum. Please refund our ticket price.”
Seven Rila Lakes hike from Sofia with climate minivan, chairlift, and a guide’s wildlife tips in Rila National Park.
“Great day tour from Sofia. Professional on-time driver. I would recommend this tour (self-guided option). Hike with beautiful views that is very moderate.”
