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Things to do in Bulgaria, Bulgaria: The Best Cultural Tours
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1. Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi Tour from Sofia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
The tour includes a visit of the Bulgarian medieval capital Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi. Step back in time and see the town from the national revival period.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Thienpont
We had a marvelous time on this tour with Lachezar Gudev as our guide. He guided us through a personal route on the mountain right to Kemendall viewpoint in witch he took our sense for adventure, our fysical condition and our disabilities into account. This way he made the road to the viewpoint at least even interesting as the viewpoint itself, which is really something you can not miss when you visit Sofia. We also learned much about Bulgarian daily life and the bulgarian filmindustry from our guide that also seemed to know a lot about other touristic places in Bulgary. In short we couldn't be in better hands during this trip that was a great succes with many thanks to this wonderfull man. We advise this tour to anyone who wants to discover Sofia and likes to be in the nature as well, as we also would advise you to turn to Lachezar Gudev if you want a good guide or some good tips for a trip in Bulgary
2. Small Group Tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
During this full-day tour you will visit Rila Monastery and Boyana Church –both of which are part of UNESCO world heritage list.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By christS4874QK
I was picked up at my hotel in the morning and taken to where the bikes and gear are kept. Adrian greeted me with a warm welcome and I was quickly outfitted with very nice riding gear. Adrian completed an overview of the trip, a safety brief, and we were on our way. After a short ride through town, we were soon on the highway heading south from Sofia for about an hour. The traffic was light and this was a nice ride. We stopped at a rest stop and Adrian made sure that I was comfortable and that everything was well. After a quick snack and rest, we were back on the highway. After a short ride, we quickly exited the highway and the real fun began! The ride up the mountain was spectacular! Adrian kept a nice pace and checked on me often (as I had not ridden in a few years). After a 45-minute winding ride up the gorgeous hillside, we arrived at the Rila Monastery. What a beautiful place with a rich history set with high mountain tops in the background. Adrian, who had a tourism degree, provided a detailed account of the amazing story of the monastery from it's beginnings to modern-day. After a few hours strolling around the grounds, we got back on the bikes and went a short way back down the mountain and enjoyed an incredible lunch at a very nice restaurant and sat right next to a beautiful river. The fresh trout was delicious! The tour then took a detour to a very nice winery and I purchased four bottles of wine to enjoy with my wife back in the States. This was a beautiful place, set in the vineyards, surrounded by flowers, with the majestic mountains off in the distance. The last leg was very nice back roads returning to Sofia. Adrian stopped a number of times to point out very interesting aspects from the Soviet era, including an enormous metals factory (miles long), and a portion of the road we were on that, was actually part of an old military runway. The tour ended nearly 10 hours after it began, back at my hotel. I left the bike and front and Adrian returned later to retrieve it. This was a very professional operation and Adrian could not have been a better guide and riding partner. What an amazing day we had! I can not wait to return to beautiful Sofia and it's amazing people and take another tour with this tremendous outfit! Adrian, as promised, provided a really cool video of our day from his 360 degree HD camera so I may revisit the wonderful experience. Well done!
3. Day Trip to Ruse (Northern Bulgaria) from Bucharest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Visit the most elegant city in Bulgaria, Ruse. Due to its prosperity in the 19th century, the city acquired a pronounced central European look and was even titled a “Little Vienna”. You will start exploring Ruse from the Freedom Square, adorned with beautiful little park and fountains, the square still preserves the ambience of the old times. Bulgarian rich history and traditions will be revealed to you during the visit to Ruse Museum of History. It occupies a former local court building and has an exposition of around 140 000 items. Roman Fortress of Sexaginta Prista, overlooking the Danube, was once a mighty strategic Roman fort. Our guide will walk you through centuries of history to bring the place back to life. Lose track of time when visiting the oldest church of Ruse - Holy Trinity Church, constructed during the Ottoman rule and aiming to be as unobtrusive as possible, it goes below the ground level. The tour will end in a relaxing walk on the Danube Riverbank.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional English speaking tour guide, Pick-up from your accommodation in Bucharest
Exclusions: Entrance tickets (cost approx. 6 Eur/person), Lunch expenses
Reviewed By 287gerardoj
The ride to get the the castle was kind of long but with the wifi I kept myself entertained. The castle was amazing and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and explain everything very well. I had an exceptional day learning about Romanian history. I would recommend this tour to anyone if they are spending a couple of days in Romania.
4. Private Day Trip to the Rila Mountain with Traditional Lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The tour starts at 9am with a pick up from your hotel. The traveling time to Borovets is about 1,5 hours. There, you can choose between different options, depending on your interests: walk in the resort, ski- doo, ski/ snowboard lesson, visit to the old royal residence or travel with the cabin lift to one of the highest spots in the mountain. After that, you will continue to the town of Samokov where you will try a traditional Bulgarian lunch (3- course set menu). You can choose the menu to be based on chiken, pork, fish or vegetarian. Finally, after the lunch, your guide will take you to the local museum where you will be able to learn about the history of the region and its famous art school. The expected return in Sofia is at about 6pm. Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Private guide, 3- course lunch, Hotel pick up and drop off
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, Museum entrance fee- 3 euro, Lift ticket (optional)- 10 euro , Ski doo (optional)- 80- 110 euro, Ski/ snowboard rent equipment (optional)- 13- 18 euro
Reviewed By 293rutaa
Highlight of our short stay in Sofia! Our tour guide was a true historian Antonio with lots of passion and knowledge of Sofia history and culture. Highly recommended!
5. Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia - Small Group
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 90 reviews
Appreciating the diversity of Balkan culture can be difficult, especially with limited time in the region. Explore Macedonian culture on a day tour to Skopje from Sofia, and tick off another Balkan capital in just 1 day. Enjoy the company of 2 professional guides - one from Bulgaria and one local from Macedonian. Travel the distance with ease via modern vehicle, and discover landmarks including the Skopje Fortress, Memorial House of Mother Teresa, and Old Bazaar, with insights provided by your guides. During this day tour you will have the chance to visit one of the most bizarre cities on the Balkan Peninsula. Skopje is a mixture of authentic monuments from the Ottoman period, and new neo-classical buildings, complete with ornate columns and rooftop figures of nymphs. After the reconstruction of the new center has been done, as per the “Skopje 2014” project, the city became one of the popular destinations in Eastern Europe.
Inclusions: English-speaking Bulgarian guide , English-speaking local Macedonian guide, Pick-up and drop off , Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By christS4874QK
I was picked up at my hotel in the morning and taken to where the bikes and gear are kept. Adrian greeted me with a warm welcome and I was quickly outfitted with very nice riding gear. Adrian completed an overview of the trip, a safety brief, and we were on our way. After a short ride through town, we were soon on the highway heading south from Sofia for about an hour. The traffic was light and this was a nice ride. We stopped at a rest stop and Adrian made sure that I was comfortable and that everything was well. After a quick snack and rest, we were back on the highway. After a short ride, we quickly exited the highway and the real fun began! The ride up the mountain was spectacular! Adrian kept a nice pace and checked on me often (as I had not ridden in a few years). After a 45-minute winding ride up the gorgeous hillside, we arrived at the Rila Monastery. What a beautiful place with a rich history set with high mountain tops in the background. Adrian, who had a tourism degree, provided a detailed account of the amazing story of the monastery from it's beginnings to modern-day. After a few hours strolling around the grounds, we got back on the bikes and went a short way back down the mountain and enjoyed an incredible lunch at a very nice restaurant and sat right next to a beautiful river. The fresh trout was delicious! The tour then took a detour to a very nice winery and I purchased four bottles of wine to enjoy with my wife back in the States. This was a beautiful place, set in the vineyards, surrounded by flowers, with the majestic mountains off in the distance. The last leg was very nice back roads returning to Sofia. Adrian stopped a number of times to point out very interesting aspects from the Soviet era, including an enormous metals factory (miles long), and a portion of the road we were on that, was actually part of an old military runway. The tour ended nearly 10 hours after it began, back at my hotel. I left the bike and front and Adrian returned later to retrieve it. This was a very professional operation and Adrian could not have been a better guide and riding partner. What an amazing day we had! I can not wait to return to beautiful Sofia and it's amazing people and take another tour with this tremendous outfit! Adrian, as promised, provided a really cool video of our day from his 360 degree HD camera so I may revisit the wonderful experience. Well done!
6. Full-Day Rila Monastery, the cave of St.Ivan and Boyana Church Tour from Sofia
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 51 reviews
Discover the unique culture and nature of two of Bulgaria's most special places on your 8-hour guided tour from Sofia. Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, two of the finest and most popular UNESCO World Heritage sites in Bulgaria, are recognized for their religious significance, historical importance and cultural dignities. Sit back and relax in an air-conditioned minivan as your guide leads you through the fascinating pre-Renaissance frescoes of the Boyana Church; the small towns and beautiful, sleepy villages all the way to the heart of the Rila Monastery Nature Park on your small-group tour. Admire the unique architecture and learn many details about the vast history of the largest Bulgarian monastic complex.
Inclusions: All transportation and parking costs, Licensed English-speaking guide, VAT and all local taxes, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Admission fees for Boyana Church (5 Euro) and the Rila Monastery Museum (Optional 4 Euro), Meals, tips and personal expenses, Hotel pickup and drop-off
7. Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Trip from Sofia
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 363 reviews
Discover two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia. Traveling by minibus, admire rural Bulgaria on route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. Take a guided tour of the medieval treasure with its fresco-coated church, and visit its fascinating museum. Then, after time to explore independently, continue to Boyana Church, near Sofia, to marvel at its spectacular pre-Renaissance frescoes. Entrance fees not included.
Inclusions: Driver/Tour guide, Transport by air-conditioned minibus , Parking Fees
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Admission to Boyana Church (approx. 5 euros per person) and Rila Monastery Museum (approx. 4 euros per person), Audio guide at Rila Monastery (approx. 5 euros per person), Food and drinks
Reviewed By joLouf
Great tour guide Philip taking us to all the sites, great day. Philip is the man! Bulgaria is beautiful
8. Plovdiv with Lunch from Sofia
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 12 reviews
The tour will give you the opportunity to explore the charming old town of Plovdiv, to visit the Roman remains and enjoy a delicious traditional lunch. Plovdiv the European capital of Culture for 2019, now is the best time to visit it and to taste very delicious lunch in the city like the locals do.
Inclusions: Lunch, Transport by comfortable vehicle, Professional guide, Bottle of water
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Thienpont
We had a marvelous time on this tour with Lachezar Gudev as our guide. He guided us through a personal route on the mountain right to Kemendall viewpoint in witch he took our sense for adventure, our fysical condition and our disabilities into account. This way he made the road to the viewpoint at least even interesting as the viewpoint itself, which is really something you can not miss when you visit Sofia. We also learned much about Bulgarian daily life and the bulgarian filmindustry from our guide that also seemed to know a lot about other touristic places in Bulgary. In short we couldn't be in better hands during this trip that was a great succes with many thanks to this wonderfull man. We advise this tour to anyone who wants to discover Sofia and likes to be in the nature as well, as we also would advise you to turn to Lachezar Gudev if you want a good guide or some good tips for a trip in Bulgary
9. Rila Monastery and Boyana Church with Light Lunch
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 26 reviews
The tour includes a visit of Rila Monastery, recognized as a part of UNESCO world heritage site. The next stop will be another UNESCO site- Boyana church. This one-day tour provides the unique opportunity to visit one of the supreme Bulgarian sites, along with some of the highlights of the region.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Light lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Thienpont
We had a marvelous time on this tour with Lachezar Gudev as our guide. He guided us through a personal route on the mountain right to Kemendall viewpoint in witch he took our sense for adventure, our fysical condition and our disabilities into account. This way he made the road to the viewpoint at least even interesting as the viewpoint itself, which is really something you can not miss when you visit Sofia. We also learned much about Bulgarian daily life and the bulgarian filmindustry from our guide that also seemed to know a lot about other touristic places in Bulgary. In short we couldn't be in better hands during this trip that was a great succes with many thanks to this wonderfull man. We advise this tour to anyone who wants to discover Sofia and likes to be in the nature as well, as we also would advise you to turn to Lachezar Gudev if you want a good guide or some good tips for a trip in Bulgary
10. Full-day Nis and Serbian History Tour from Sofia
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 26 reviews
Located only 163 kilometers from Sofia, Nis is a fantastic option to add a Serbian stamp in your passport, without checking out from your hotel in Bulgaria. Nis is the third largest city in Serbia and the birthplace of Constantine the Great, one of the most important emperors in the Roman history. Explore the intriguing history of former Yugoslavia, while having delicious authentic Serbian roshtil (grill) in the city, located on the both sides of Nisava river.
Inclusions: Driver/guide in English, All Fees and Taxes, Entrance tickets
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By desimgm
Surva Festival in Pernik is a really very interesting event every year in January in this city. Everyone person, which is coming to this festival can see so many groups from different cities in Bulgaria, which are involved in the event. Go and see! It is incredible! The pics are from 29.01.2017.
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