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10 Best Guided Tours In 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.

10 Best Guided Tours In Bulgaria

Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia

Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia - Rila Monastery: UNESCO art, 1 hour that goes fast

1.Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia

Most Popular★ 5.0

A long Sofia day trip to the UNESCO Rila Monastery and the Seven Rila Lakes, with self-guided hikes plus organized transfer timing.

“Philip’s communication before the day and via the WhatsApp group was incredibly helpful. Phillip texted us throughout the day with reminders of timing and it made the entire experience feel extremely organized, well thought out and attentive.”

280 reviews13 hours (approx.)From $54.44by URCA Ltd

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Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia

Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia - Walking Plovdiv’s Old Town: 8,000 Years on Cobblestones

2.Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia

★ 4.5

Plovdiv day trip from Sofia with a small group, guided Old Town walk, optional Roman sights, and real free time to wander.

“We were crammed in to a small minibus bus and on return was so hit the whole 3 hour journey was uncomfortable. When we arrived in Plovdiv the tour guide was extremely rude and unhelpful in determining the pick up area. She refused to point out where to meet on a map on my phone…”

235 reviews8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $22.93by Traventuria

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Guided Walking Tour of Sofia

Guided Walking Tour of Sofia - Entering the big churches: Alexander Nevsky and St. Sofia Church

3.Guided Walking Tour of Sofia

★ 5.0

Walk Sofia’s history in 2 hours with a small English group. Step inside Alexander Nevsky, St. Sofia, Rotunda, and more.

“Very informative and interesting. Very friendly guide! We were the only two people on our English speaking tour and our guide was great!”

143 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $48.39by City Tour Ltd.

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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Self-Guided Day Trip from Sofia

Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Self-Guided Day Trip from Sofia - The schedule that keeps the day from dragging

4.Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Self-Guided Day Trip from Sofia

★ 5.0

A self-guided day trip from Sofia to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery, with transport, audioguide, and time to explore.

“Our guide is excellent. Boyona and Rila are a must sites to visit. We are actually on our way back to Sofia from Rila while writing this. The only downside side (big downside) are the buses! 40”

41 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $36.04by Traventuria

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Plovdiv guided walking tour

Plovdiv guided walking tour - Starting at Eastern Gate: the quickest way to get oriented

5.Plovdiv guided walking tour

★ 5.0

Small-group Plovdiv Old Town walk with live English commentary, starting at Eastern Gate and ending near the Roman Stadium.

“A great walking tour and highly recommended. Why do I have to write so much for this review to accepted?”

31 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $22.83by City Tour Ltd.

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Sofia on an Electric Scooter – Guided Tour

Sofia on an Electric Scooter - Guided Tour - Crystal Garden and City Garden: Sofia’s Early Icons

6.Sofia on an Electric Scooter – Guided Tour

★ 5.0

Glide through Sofia at night on an electric scooter with Lubo’s guided route from Alexander Nevsky Square to Borisova Gradina Park.

“Lubo is very friendly & speaks excellent English. He was fun to spend a couple of hours with & the tour was a good mix of riding & nuggets of knowledge about the city & its history.”

20 reviews2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $42.01

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Guided Visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Guided Visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - Price and value: what $16.67 covers and when it’s a good deal

7.Guided Visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

★ 4.0

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.”

16 reviews1 to 2 hours (approx.)From $16.67by MeOnTour - from locals to glocals

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Self Guided Tour Experience in Rila Monastery

Self Guided Tour Experience in Rila Monastery - Your Audio Guide and E-Guide Notes: How to Get Value

8.Self Guided Tour Experience in Rila Monastery

★ 3.0

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”

15 reviewsFrom $10.46by VisitBulgariaOn Bespoke Experiences

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The Seven Rila Lakes Self – Guided Hiking Tour

The Seven Rila Lakes Self - Guided Hiking Tour - The Seven Rila Lakes circuit: what you’re actually hiking

Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket

Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket - Planning Your 2–3 Hours: How to Get Value Without Rushing

10.Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket

★ 3.5

Self-guided Varna Archaeological Museum ticket with pre-booked entry and English materials, covering Hellenistic, Roman and medieval finds.

“This was a total rip off. I spent $11.50 for admission instead of a few lev. They gave me nothing & told me to read the English on the walls. You should be ashamed of yourselves for selling this”

14 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $22.48by VisitBulgariaOn Bespoke Experiences

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