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.
“It is a very rewarding combination of nature, history and culture. The hiking through the mountain is well paced with gorgeous views all along. The monastery is a true gem for the art and history lover.”
Plovdiv day trip from Sofia with a small group, guided Old Town walk, optional Roman sights, and real free time to wander.
“Martin was fine as a guide, speaks very good English. They should pre buy tickets for the Roman theatre, it was a pain to go all the way down the hill to the end of the tour, to then go back up, then to have lunch and keep to the schedule. Unbeknownst to us, the…”
Walk Sofia’s history in 2 hours with a small English group. Step inside Alexander Nevsky, St. Sofia, Rotunda, and more.
“Thoroughly recommend! Peter was an extremely welcoming and very knowledgeable. Being in a very small group is an added bonus.”
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.
“A great walking tour and highly recommended. Why do I have to write so much for this review to accepted?”
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.
“When we arrived there was not an English speaking person. Nobody was able to help us. We paid for a tour and did not receive one. I hope they will refund our money. We got the same experience as anyone who walked in. I would not recommend this tour.”
Pre-book a self-guided Rila Monastery ticket with an audio guide and e-guide notes, flexible entry hours, and a UNESCO visit.
“They don’t accept it. They make you buy another one. I guess I was confused to how it works Spoke to Viator said supposed to just download on phone but in a lot of area not allowed to have phone out”
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.”
