Hidden Sofia: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Hidden Sofia: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Overview

Sofia is one of Europe’s most surprising capitals, with seven thousand years of history hidden in plain sight.

On this self-guided audio walk, I’ll also show you treasures that reveal how Bulgaria’s capital has reinvented itself through the eras. You’ll also discover how the city’s unique lack of a distinct Old Town creates a compact territory where ancient Serdica meets modern Sofia.

The tour starts on St. Nedelya Square, from where you’ll weave through vibrant boulevards and tucked-away courtyards. You’ll walk through peaceful parks and descend into underground archaeological complexes to walk Roman streets.

You’ll also hear how communist symbols were transformed into democratic spaces, and Neoclassicism, Art Nouveau, and Modernism found their way into the city’s architecture.

By the end of this tour, you’ll have a greater understanding of how Sofia’s absence of an Old Town has created one of Europe’s most fascinating archaeological centres.

Activity location

St. Nedelya Square
- 16 ploshtad "Sveta Nedelya"
- 1000, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

St. Nedelya Square
- 16 ploshtad "Sveta Nedelya"
- 1000, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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Hidden Sofia: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in English

2h
Opening hours: Thu 00:00-23:59
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

€10.29 x 1 Adult€10.29

Total

What's included, what's not

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones

Know before you book

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Saint Nedelya Orthodox Cathedral (Pass by)

The tour starts on St. Nedelya Square, above the ancient Roman forum of Serdica, from where you’ll weave through vibrant boulevards and tucked-away courtyards.

Central Synagogue of Sofia (Pass by)

Explore the Square of Tolerance, home to the Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nedelia, the Catholic Cathedral of Sofia St Joseph Parish, the Central Synagogue, and the Central Mosque

Regional History Museum of Sofia (Pass by)

On this tour, you'll pass by the Regional History Museum of Sofia. Along the way, you’ll learn about Bulgaria’s history from its Roman Empire roots through Ottoman rule and the Communist period, to modern times.

Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex (Pass by)

Stroll through Roman Serdica, where Emperor Constantine declared ”Serdica is my Rome” – before choosing Constantinople instead

Ancient orthodox rotunda church "Saint George" (Pass by)

Visit the 4th-century St. Georgi Rotunda Church, Sofia’s oldest building that’s served various purposes throughout the years

Sofia mosque - Banya Bashi (Pass by)

Take in the Banya Bashi Mosque, the only active mosque in Sofia

Medieval orthodox temple of St. Petka Samardjiyska (Pass by)

Explore the Square of Tolerance, home to the Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nedelia, the Catholic Cathedral of Sofia St Joseph Parish, the Central Synagogue, and the Central Mosque

Catholic Cathedral of St Joseph (Pass by)

Explore the Square of Tolerance, home to the Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nedelia, the Catholic Cathedral of Sofia St Joseph Parish, the Central Synagogue, and the Central Mosque

Presidential Palace of Republic of Bulgaria (Pass by)

Stand in the former Presidential Palace of the Republic of Bulgaria, where Tsar Boris III died mysteriously after meeting Hitler in 1943

City Garden (Pass by)

You’ll walk through peaceful parks where locals meet for chess and morning coffee, and descend into underground archaeological complexes to walk Roman streets.

Ivan Vazov National Theater (Pass by)

On this tour, you'll pass by the Ivan Vazov National Theatre. Along the way, you’ll learn about Bulgaria’s history from its Roman Empire roots through Ottoman rule and the Communist period, to modern times.

Monument of Tsar Samuil (Pass by)

On this tour, you'll pass by the Tsar Samuil Monument. Along the way, you’ll learn about Bulgaria’s history from its Roman Empire roots through Ottoman rule and the Communist period, to modern times.

Monument of the Unknown Soldier (Pass by)

On this tour, you'll pass by the Monument of the Unknown Soldier. Along the way, you’ll learn about Bulgaria’s history from its Roman Empire roots through Ottoman rule and the Communist period, to modern times.

St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral (Pass by)

The tour finishes at the Patriarchal Cathedral St Alexander Nevsky, whose golden domes are a reminder of Bulgaria’s Orthodox identity, but also honour Russian liberators.

Location

Activity location

St. Nedelya Square
- 16 ploshtad "Sveta Nedelya"
- 1000, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

St. Nedelya Square
- 16 ploshtad "Sveta Nedelya"
- 1000, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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