BULGARIA
Bulgaria's best days out.
The 10 most popular things to do in Bulgaria. Painted monasteries, the Rila mountains, the Black Sea coast and the wine country, gathered in one place.
Day trip from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, with guided history, UNESCO frescoes, and time for lunch and photos.
“City Tours was very organized and communicative. Departure location was easy to find. The tour was informative and entertaining. Tuni was a fabulous guide, with flawless English and Spanish. He really made the tour come to life. Great value for 20€.”
Sofia Escape Room at Teorema Rooms: two games in English, about 75 minutes, guaranteed entry, skip lines, great group fun in Sofia.
“Amazing experience. Had a fun and interesting time in TNT room. It was the higlight of our Trip. Maya is super host. 5/5.”
UNESCO Rila Monastery and Boyana Church in one day from Sofia, with an English guide, air-conditioned transport, and flexible free time.
“Svet was an awesome tour guide, made everything super engaging. Very knowledgeable about all things Bulgaria and a lot of historical references.”
Communist Walking Tour of Sofia: a 3-hour English walk past Soviet-era monuments, NDK, and a Berlin Wall piece, guided for $21.77.
“We had an incredible experience on the tour with Nikola today. He is extremely knowledgeable, and made the tour so engaging even in -6 degree weather. We learned so much about the history of communism in Bulgaria — this tour is a must when visiting Sofia!”
A 400 m² hands-on Museum of Illusions in Sofia with photo moments, helpful staff, and about 1–2 hours of eye-bending fun.
“Very interesting and fun 😎 I recommend this musseum. It's not only for kids it's also for your inner child 💓”
Sofia wine tasting at Tempus Vini: five native Bulgarian grape wines, cheese pairings, and wine-region history in about an hour.
“The wine degustation was a delightful experience, offering a well-curated selection of wines with distinct character and balance. Each pour revealed unique aromas and flavors, and the knowledgeable presentation made the tasting both enjoyable and informative. A refined and memorable experience.”
Walk Sofia’s top sights in 2 hours, from Alexander Nevsky Cathedral to Serdica ruins, with free entries and mineral water tasting for $19.35.
“This tour was a fantastic way to discover Sofia’s most important landmarks. What made it really special was our guide, Nikola — knowledgeable, friendly, and someone who made me feel completely at ease from the start. He shared fascinating insights into Bulgaria’s history and took the time to answer all my questions thoroughly. It felt…”
Small-group day trip from Sofia to Skopje with pickup, two English guides, Old Bazaar, Stone Bridge, Mother Teresa, free lunch time.
“This was honestly a great way to spend a full day while in Sofia, assuming you have the time in your schedule. The drive is long, but not brutal—mostly traffic-free and pretty smooth overall. Transportation was seamless and on time both ways, which made the day feel easy and well-organized.”
Sofia point-to-point transfers with clean cars, professional drivers, and flexible vans. Good value, but airport handoffs can be slow.
“The company is always very efficient and professional. Cars are clean and safe. They also give discount cards for gas.”
A practical 8.5-hour day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv with Roman ruins, Revival houses, and guided walking plus free time for lunch.
“Great day excurtion to Plovdiv, on time,informative guide, very interesting historical place to visit.”
