Things to do in Sofia Region, Sofia Region: The Best Literary, Art & Music Tours

You really love traveling and wish your could take amazing shots of the places you visit? Join our unique combined sightseeing & photography learning tour! Meet a professional photographer and a city tour guide in a special experience that will change your life! Your guides will take you through the most photogenic places in the historical and cultural city centre of Sofia and you can start taking the best photos of your life right away! The content is suitable for absolute beginners and beginners! While you explore the city learn about the basics of: 1) Composition in Travel Photography 2) Learn how to see light and shadow 3) The basic camera equipment 4) Camera settings* *Any camera with manual settings mode (M) will be sufficient. You can participate with a phone as well although we recommend using a camera.

Inclusions: One coffee break will be made in the city centre to shortly relax and discuss the shots taken., Professional licensed guide, Professional photographer

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Magnificent sceneries… fine sand beaches, sea and sun… beautiful mountains and pristine natural places… pure water… delicious food, remarkable wines and spirits… authentic native hospitality… beautiful folk dances, unique in rhythm and sound… lots of fun all the time… This is the tour! Bulgaria is World famous for its folklore and unmatched variety of folk dances. It is quite common on various occasions the Bulgarians to stand up and dance having fun, trying to give the best of themselves, instead of just sitting and watching for fun the dancers to perform. Be part of this adventure! Sure you can! Taaa – Taaa – Ta-ta… Yeehoo! :)

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast

Exclusions: Flight tickets, drinks, tips and personal expenses.

Sofia has so many museums, that the locals don’t even know for their existence. In this walking tour, the guide will tell what happened here millions of years ago and will lead you through the historical periods, through Аncient times, Мiddle ages, Кingdom era, and Socialistic era. Join the untypical city tour to have a bigger picture of Sofia, that never sleeping beauty.

Inclusions: Tickets for all museums, Guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratitudes (optional)

Partially thanks to its slow economic growth, Bulgaria has managed to conserve its traditions and nature. Outside of the big cities numerous breathtaking sights await to be discovered as well as a plethora of verdant fields and ancient monuments. Wildlife is abundant in the countryside where Nature herself is the biggest landlord. The 21st century definitely doesn’t look like it’s cut from the same cloth as this secluded corner of the world. The chirping of birds blends with the smell of forest herbs and the gentle touch of the breeze to deliver a sensation of fulfillment to the ones who have dared to venture into the depths of the forest. Embark on a journey into the heart of the mountain, explore the ruins of a medieval monastery, discover the unique art of wood plastics, take a selfie with the domestic animals in a small village farm and optionally have lunch with products of the purest quality. Let’s be honest now - what more could a person need?

Inclusions: Modern vehicle (car/minibus) with air conditioning, tripvam representative to accompany you on your journey

Exclusions: Entrance fees: 10 euro per group, The products for lunch, Personal expenditures

This Experience is provided by a private local. Find out the different cultural and artistic characteristics that makes this city unique, and enjoy the buzzing community and city ambience! Whether you are visiting Sofia as a returning tourist who wants to get to know the city a bit better, or if this is your first time, this Experience is for you! While walking the streets of Sofia and looking at the amazing, unique street art, or getting to know more about the city’s galleries and museums, you will hear about street-art artists as well as contemporary artists and their close connection to Sofia. I will share with you the art and cultural world of my city, where you will see, hear, and experience how colorful and multifaceted Sofia is!

Inclusions: A Local that wants to show you his city!

Exclusions: Personal expenses during the Experience, Food, drinks or snacks

This Experience is provided by a private local. Did you know that there are Christian tombs dating back to the 3rd and the 4th century under St. Sophia church? Prepare for a loaded experience as we explore the remains of an early Christian necropolis and stroll through a labyrinth of sarcophagi! Feel like the protagonist of a mystery novel as we tour the underground and explore the tomb pits, stone tombs, stone sarcophagi, the typical late antiquity masonry tombs with semi-cylindrical vaults, as well as the separate Honorius Tomb, I will tell you many thrilling stories from the history of the ancient church of St. Sophia throughout the centuries. Come rain or shine, this is a great experience for all the brave explorers at any time of the year!

Inclusions: A Local that wants to show you his city!

Exclusions: Personal expenses during the Experience, Food, drinks or snacks