What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 3 hours.

SOFIA hidden gems and traditional Bulgarian Banitsa tasting

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Please gather in front of the main entrance of Sofia University. Your guide will be waiting on the left-hand side (if facing the building) of the stairs, holding a sign of the company - Tempora Travel..

3 hours

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Overview

Empty your stomachs because on this tour you will taste one of the most typical breakfast specialties in the Bulgarian cuisine. Wake up like a true Bulgarian and start your day with a glass of Boza and a piece of Banitsa. Follow your leader for a historical walk around the city center after which you will get the chance to try the notorious Bulgarian Mekitsi with homemade jam and honey – a favorite breakfast dish for children and adults. Don’t miss trying our national yogurt morning drink called Ayran. Except for low blood pressure, the magical drink also cures a heavy hangover. That is why it became the preferred drink by the youngsters nowadays.

Highlights of the tour:
- Russian Church
- National Gallery
- National Theatre
- The Presidency
- St. Nedelya Church
- St. George’s Rotunda
- Roman ruins of Serdica
- Banya Bashi Mosque
- Central Market Hall
- Central Baths
- St. Sofia Church
- St. Aleksander Nevski Cathedral

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What's Included

✓ Included

Professional Guide Services
Walking Tour Sofia Historical Center
Visit of All Major Landmarks
Traditional Bulgarian Breakfast Tasting

✗ Not Included

Personal Expenses
Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

This walking tour starts from the emblematic building of Sofia University, the first university to be constructed in the capital after the Liberation. Strolling around the charming little streets behind the university, you will learn to recognize the different architectural styles that are embedded in the buildings around you – from gorgeous royal palaces to communist monumental ensembles. The whole neighbourhood is considered one of the most beautiful in Sofia and a gathering place for the 20th-century Bulgarian aristocracy. Your guide will lead you to a local spot where you will have the chance to try the most typical Bulgarian pastry - banitsa. Learn more about our culinary traditions there and try some of our iconic drinks and specialities.

Stop 2

Following this journey through tastes, your tour leader will reveal not only the main sites in the area but also Sofia’s well-kept secrets and places. Immersing yourself into the ancient history of the city, you will pass through Roman ruins and Medieval settlements only to reach the unique amalgamation of cultures and religions that emerged during Ottoman times. Get lost in one of the oldest streets in Sofia still teeming with local stories, nostalgy, and romanticism. Take a glimpse inside most of the landmarks, including St. Aleksander Nevski Cathedral, St. Sophia Church, Banya Bashi Mosque, the Market Hall and the oldest still functioning Christian temple in Europe - St. George's Rotonda. Your guide, who is an art historian herself, will explain in detail the meaning and symbolism behind the unique wall-paintings in those churches and the incredible history hiding behind each one of these iconic places.

Stop 3

The last part of the tour will introduce you to one more typical Bulgarian pastry which is a favorite for everyone feeling nostalgic about their childhood and life in the small village. Taste the unique Mekitsi dish, made of deep-fried kneaded dough and yogurt. The specialty goes well with a portion of homemade jam or organic honey. After this small stop, the tour will continue, immersing you deeper into the history of this 7000 - old capital. Finally, we reach our finishing point which is the magnificent St. Nedelya Cathedral.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Please gather in front of the main entrance of Sofia University. Your guide will be waiting on the left-hand side (if facing the building) of the stairs, holding a sign of the company - Tempora Travel.

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End Point

The tour ends at St. Nedelya Cathedral, where the longest shopping street in Sofia - Vitoshka Street begins.