BULGARIA
Bulgaria's best days out.
The 10 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.
“Great tour! Wish there was more time in Nis. Make sure to buy drinks for the bus ride! Concentration camp is apparently a must but I would have spent more time in Nis over that.”
Small-group English walk in Sofia to three major churches and key city-center landmarks, led by a local guide with tips.
“Interesting tour with a great guide who was knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. Covers main tourist parts as well as an interesting delve into historical Bulgarian origins as well as modern day . Well worth going on this trip!”
Simeon’s Mound history meets DiVes Estate wine tasting near Nessebar: guided grounds walk, medal-winning Bulgarian wines, local bites.
“Was a very good and interesting tour! Now I know a bit more about the wine 🍷, tips about a good wine! Very well presented! Thank you Dimiter for all the information, about history of the place, about the hole process! Is a family business on international scale.”
Drive Sofia’s communist landmarks in a classic Trabant with an English guide, quick museum stops, and hotel pickup for small groups.
“Very good tour. We were picked up from our hotel and driven around Sofia, stopping at various locations. Our guide was interesting and knowledgeable and told us about the history of Sofia from the perspective of the communist era. The tour lasted just over 2 hours and it was great being driven around in a…”
Sofia day trip to **Rila Monastery** and **St. Ivan Rilski Cave** with English guide, air-conditioned bus, and an online audioguide.
“Alles bis auf die Minute durchgeplant wie es beschrieben war in der Vorankündigung Trotz hohen Besucherzahlen zu Ostern”
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. The experience started even before I arrived to the kitchen. I contacted her on WhatsApp and together we decided the time of day for the class, as well as tailoring the the three course menu to my preference. I got to learn a nice technique…”
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. Boyana and the National History Museum were impressive and worthwhile Only negative was the small, uncomfortable car.”
Hike the Banderishka Lakes in UNESCO Pirin, then explore Bansko’s Bulgarian Revival quarter with a small-group guide from Sofia.
“The drive from Sofia to Bansko was very comfortable. The hike was incredible; especially the views from above the lakes. Definitely the most beautiful scenery I have seen. Bansko is also a must-visit place in Europe - very charming little town. My guide, Georgi, was the best - definitely ask for him.”
Plovdiv communist heritage day trip: Buzludzha Monument, Dimitrovgrad, and Air Museum planes including the MiG-21 and Mi-24.
“Amazing all-day tour, great interesting guide explaining everything, open and patient. Really grateful for this tour.”
Small-group Plovdiv and craft beer tour from Sofia. Roman Old Town, Kapana beer time, and a 1881 brewery visit with 6 tastings.
“The tour was so much fun and I really enjoyed trying local food and beer. I learned a lot too on the drive there and and back and had great company. I would highly recommend this to anyone!”
