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.
“Interessante e simpatica. Da fare con amici o in coppia. Io e il mio compagno ci siamo divertiti molto!”
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.
“Great tour, our guide was fantastic she was very knowledgeable about not only the tour but any questions I had along the way. Made for a fantastic experience and an amazing day seeing the countryside. The buzdluzha is well worth it, the photos do not do it justice it's an incredible building and the views…”
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.
“I never received my ticket to enter the museum. . . Even though we paid in full on Viator. Must be a scam. . .”
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”
