BULGARIA
Bulgaria's best days out.
The 7 best museums tours in Bulgaria. What each one involves, who runs it, and what you will pay.
A 400 m² hands-on Museum of Illusions in Sofia with photo moments, helpful staff, and about 1–2 hours of eye-bending fun.
“Just loved it! Had fun with my husband and three kids (9, 12, 17). Absolute recommendation for a visit!”
A 1-hour, English-friendly Museum of Illusions ticket in Veliko Tarnovo with hands-on light, shadow, and photo moments.
“A surprising and unexpectedly beautiful experience! The staff members presenting the experiments and helping with the photos were so kind—they took some amazing, album-worthy pictures for us ❤️. You absolutely cannot miss this museum; it is incredibly interesting! ❤️”
See Bulgaria’s socialist-art park and the abandoned Buzludzha Monument on a guided day trip from Sofia with hotel pickup and entrance included.
“Fantastic experience, helpful and friendly guide and that answered all our curiosities. At the summit it snowed a lot, we arrived during a blizzard but the difficult climb was worth the experience!Auto-translated”
A 2-hour English-guided Sofia art and icon tour with key museum stops, cathedral time, and a complimentary alcoholic drink for $56.60.
“Excellent tour with Yoannna who was able to provide a very informed commentary about the art we were viewing. Good sample of art from early ages to contemporary.”
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”
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.”
Explore Sofia’s Museum of Socialist Art with a self-guided e-guide, focusing on socialist realism, sculptures, and archival footage at your pace.
“No recomiendo para nada esta "Guia" ya que se trata de un PDF de 2 hojas y media”
