BULGARIA
Bulgaria's best days out.
The 8 best historical tours in Bulgaria. What each one involves, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Full-day tour from Sofia to Niš with Mediana Roman ruins, the Skull Tower, WWII camp, Niš Fortress, and scenic gorge views.
“Was chilly this time of year but we expected that & dressed warmly. The border crossings were not too bad - but I could see how this could be a hassle in busier times.”
Small-group English walk in Sofia to three major churches and key city-center landmarks, led by a local guide with tips.
“Brilliant tour and Vasil, our guide, was excellent. Very knowledgeable about all of the history and he took us to all of the key sites. A definite must do in Sofia!”
Simeon’s Mound history meets DiVes Estate wine tasting near Nessebar: guided grounds walk, medal-winning Bulgarian wines, local bites.
“A wonderful experience. We were only two people and still received an excellent tour, with the history of the vineyard’s location and plenty of information about the different wines we tasted. Our host was very friendly. A fantastic experience overall. Great wines, and you can buy them afterwards at the vineyard’s shop (at very reasonable…”
Drive Sofia’s communist landmarks in a classic Trabant with an English guide, quick museum stops, and hotel pickup for small groups.
“My husband and I had a great time driving around Sofia in Danny's trabant. Danny does a great job telling you about Bulgaria's communist past and you get to make a few stops at some of the historically important sites, but the trabant is the star of the show. When Danny came to pick us…”
Sofia day trip to **Rila Monastery** and **St. Ivan Rilski Cave** with English guide, air-conditioned bus, and an online audioguide.
“Wonderful tour from the organization to the tour guide, would recommend and hope to have the opportunity to book another trip again. Anthony was a great guide, friendly, kind, gave a very good description of the important points to see, good sense of humor. The driver was amazing driving very safely too.”
Cook three Bulgarian dishes in Sofia with market time, a short church-and-center walk, and a full meal you’ll make yourself.
“I had great time taking the cooking class with Mariela.”
Sofia in half a day. Visit the National History Museum, UNESCO Boyana Church, and a guided landmark loop ending near Vitosha Street.
“Excellent guide, showed us parts of Sofia we would have missed. He was very knowledgeable about Sofia and Bulgaria history, and very educated in his explanations.”
Hike the Banderishka Lakes in UNESCO Pirin, then explore Bansko’s Bulgarian Revival quarter with a small-group guide from Sofia.
“This hike isn’t the easiest, but the breathtaking views make every step worth it! I had an amazing day exploring the mountains with my guide, Iliam. He was fun, personable, and made the whole experience really enjoyable. We visited four stunning lakes, each more beautiful than the last. If you’re up for a challenge and…”
