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The 15 Best Private Tours in Bulgaria

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Private city walking tour of Sofia

Private city walking tour of Sofia - Saint Nedelia, Palace of Justice, and the faith history you can actually see

1.Private city walking tour of Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $183Our pick

A 2-hour private walking tour of Sofia that strings together centuries of faith, power, and everyday life, with a local guide in English.

“We recently enjoyed a 2-hour city center tour of Sofia with Vasil, and it was a highlight of our stay. Although we had been exploring the city center on our own for the past two days, Vasil brought the history and culture of Sofia to life in a way we hadn’t experienced. His deep knowledge, backed by his academic background in tourism, made the tour both informative and engaging. Vasil was exceptionally friendly and enthusiastic, and his passion for the city was contagious. My wife and I learned so much during our time with him. We highly recommend Vasil for anyone looking to explore and truly understand the majestic city…”

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Sofia Walking Private City Tour

Sofia Walking Private City Tour - Stop 1: St. Sofia Church and the Underground “Sofia” Story

2.Sofia Walking Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Private 2 to 3 hour walk through Sofia’s churches, Roman ruins, mosques and markets, led in English with pickup.

“Venni was very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible to accommodate our schedule. Thank you so much Venni.”

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Private Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery

Private Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery - What You Get Inside: Frescoes, Museum Time, and a Real Monk Room

3.Private Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $193

Private day trip from Sofia to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery, with hotel pickup, fresco visits, and A/C comfort.

“We signed up for a private tour. When the van arrived to our hotel, the driver got out and told us that he had a private tour with people scheduled for the day prior but the van broke down so they were added to our tour. We had no say. We later found out that it was a lie. The people did not have plans the day prior for the tour but they were booked on our tour. The “tour guide” knew nothing. The employee who was inside the Boyana Church corrected him multiple times when he was attempting to tell us about the church to us.”

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PRIVATE return transfer from Sofia to Borovets

PRIVATE return transfer from Sofia to Borovets - Sofia Pickup: Where Your Driver Finds You

4.PRIVATE return transfer from Sofia to Borovets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $87

Private Sofia to Borovets round-trip transfer with name-card pickup, air-conditioned minivans, luggage help, and timing that reduces ski-stress.

“I had a fantastic experience with Balkan PMS Travel. Booking was easy, and the driver was punctual, professional, and helpful with our luggage. The car was clean and comfortable, making for a smooth ride. I appreciated the ease of it all and excellent service. Highly recommended!”

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Private Ski Lesson in Bulgaria

Private Ski Lesson in Bulgaria - The 2-Hour Lesson Plan, Built Around Your Level

5.Private Ski Lesson in Bulgaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $132

Private ski lesson in Borovets with English coaching for up to three, tailored to your level, 2 hours at Hotel Flora Residence.

“It was a lovely experience! Highly recommended! Ivan the store manager was really kind to give our group a private instructor over just a call- helping us with all our doubts as first timers! Phil the ski instructor was so patient and fun to learn from! Great ski lessons- fun to talk to- really funny and supportive- helped us learn so much in such little time. The people at the ski depot were also very kind and helpful- helping us and joking around the whole time! Overall a lovely experience- 10/10 recommended. The best ski service in Borovets hands down!”

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Private city walking tour of Plovdiv

Private city walking tour of Plovdiv - Route in Plain Terms: From Община Пловдив to the Ancient Theatre

6.Private city walking tour of Plovdiv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $184

Private 2.5-hour walking tour of Plovdiv in English with a certified guide. See old town landmarks, Kapana, and Ancient Theatre.

“Thank you so much for an amazing tour of Plovdiv. My guide Niki was awesome, super knowledgeable, about the city, its history and its story. Thank you for a great day.”

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Borovets: Private Ski or Snowboard Tuition

Borovets: Private Ski or Snowboard Tuition - Your 2-hour itinerary, from Snowshoe Ski School & Rental to the last run

7.Borovets: Private Ski or Snowboard Tuition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Private 2-hour ski or snowboard tuition in Borovets, Bulgaria for up to four, English-speaking instructors. Equipment and lift pass extra.

“The instructor was very very helpful! Really enjoyed our lessons in Borovets. Definitely use this company in the future. Ivan was a brilliant ski instructor, was ready to hit the slopes myself on day 2. Thank you”

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Private City Tour of Sofia

Private City Tour of Sofia - St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Neo-Byzantine in Real Life

8.Private City Tour of Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $31

Private guided loop through Sofia’s top churches, mosque, synagogue, and Roman Serdica ruins, with hotel pickup and an English guide.

“Though the guide was very good and informative, she didn’t have a vehicle and we had specifically reserved a driving tour with a “chauffeur” and also paid more for a driven tour so we ended up walking everywhere except for a short metro ride which we paid for in light of our mobility issues”

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Private Wine Tasting in the UNESCO town of Nessebar

Private Wine Tasting in the UNESCO town of Nessebar - Staria Grad, cobbled lanes, and your Old Nessebar kickoff

9.Private Wine Tasting in the UNESCO town of Nessebar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Private wine tasting in UNESCO Nessebar with Minkov Brothers Winery, guided estate walk, cellar history, English tasting, and optional gourmet meal.

“I visited the the historic town and had the pleasure to trying the wines on offer the venue is a lovely little courtyard and the husband and wife hosts were very friendly it is an ideal place to stop in the town and would recommend you try this experience. The wines were very good and the host told us all about where the wines were produced”

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Rila Monastery and Boiana church private tour

Rila Monastery and Boiana church private tour - Private Pickup, A/C Comfort, and the Real Pace of the Day

10.Rila Monastery and Boiana church private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $120

Private day trip from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, with pickup, English guide, and extra time for photos and history.

“Vladi (I hope I’m spelling his name correctly) was incredibly good. Starting with his flexibility- I only had 1 afternoon to do this tour, and he accommodated my schedule. It was just me on this tour, so I certainly got all of his attention. He’s extremely knowledgeable and was great at pointing out all the historical facts. The tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church couldn’t have been better! Thanks so much!”

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Private Day Trip to Plovdiv from Sofia

Private Day Trip to Plovdiv from Sofia - Sofia Hotel Pickup to Plovdiv, Plus Wi-Fi for the Ride

11.Private Day Trip to Plovdiv from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $198

Private day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv: hotel pickup, A/C car with Wi-Fi, guided Old Town sights, plus free time on the Seven Hills.

“Plovdiv is a fascinating place and Poli is an excellent guide (and driver). The tour duration was just about perfect. Poli did a good job helping us manage the heat on the hills of Plovdiv.”

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Private trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Assen’s Fortress

Private trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Assen’s Fortress - The refectory murals: 1643 paintings and the Doomsday fresco

12.Private trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Assen’s Fortress

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55

Private 3-hour Plovdiv outing to Bachkovo Monastery and Asen’s Fortress, with pickup, free monastery entry, and easy views.

“Our guide was nice and polite but didn’t explain much about the fortress and church that we visited. We wish we would have learned some of the history of these amazing spots.”

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Private Premium One-way Transfer Sofia Airport to Hotel or back

Private Premium One-way Transfer Sofia Airport to Hotel or back - Pickup Smartness: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Your One-Way Choice

13.Private Premium One-way Transfer Sofia Airport to Hotel or back

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $66

Private one-way Sofia Airport to hotel transfer with English driver, your car only, and generous waiting time. Up to 3 for $66.64.

“We booked transfer from hotel to airport in Sofia at 10PM for the next day; however, somehow when we selected the date for 4.17 it defaulted at checkout to 4.16; the booking had no time in it just book car service from hotel to airport. We assumed they would confirm time to pick us up after booking. When we realized the date was wrong we immediately sent a note via Viator and via WhatsApp to their number within seconds of booking explaining it was for 7:15AM on 4.17 we needed a ride. That somehow the booking was shifted to 4.16 but without a time. We did not hear back for…”

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Private Vitosha Mountains Hiking with Black peak & Dragalevtsi Monastery

Private Vitosha Mountains Hiking with Black peak & Dragalevtsi Monastery - Cherni Vrah from Aleko: what the 5 hours on Vitosha really means

14.Private Vitosha Mountains Hiking with Black peak & Dragalevtsi Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $34

Hike Vitosha’s Cherni Vrah from the Aleko hut, enjoy Dragalevtsi Monastery, and take in Sofia views with a winter snowshoe option.

“Since I was getting conflicting messages online on how to access Vitosha mountain (mainly the transport info being in Bulgarian) I decided to book a self guide tour to provide me with the local knowledge which will save me time and energy. Or, so I thought anyway. I booked this tour in advance and had to message as to what will happen next since I did not receive any info beforehand at all. I was told I will receive bespoke instructions a day before which I have, but they were not bespoke at all. For starters, my starting point was a random hotel (I was not asked where I stayed…”

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The Most Affordable Private Sofia Walking Tour

The Most Affordable Private Sofia Walking Tour - Private guide vs e-guide: choose the right version

15.The Most Affordable Private Sofia Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $22Best value

Budget private Sofia walking tour for $22.83, 2 to 4 hours. See St. Alexander Nevsky, Banya Bashi, Serdica, and more in English.

“This trip was so bad that I would actually give it 0stars if that was an option. In the end I used a GPS app because I had not been given a map which was much more detailed and easier to use. I eventually got the map at about 4:10pm when I had already returned to my hotel. Not impressed at all and would NOT recommend this to anyone. Complete waste of my hard earned money!”

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