Bulgaria · WALKING TOURS
12 reviewed
Here are the 12 best walking tours going right now, with what each one costs, how long it runs, and who it actually suits. Number one is at the top for a reason.
3-hour Sofia communist walk with English guides, 9 landmark stops, free site access, and Cold War stories ending by a Berlin Wall.
“Really really good. The guide, Stefan, was knowledgeable and entertaining. We enjoyed it, and it's a pleasure to see passion.”
A 2-hour English walking tour of Sofia’s top sights, from Alexander Nevsky Cathedral to ancient Serdica, guided locally for $19.35.
“This tour was a fantastic way to discover Sofia’s most important landmarks. What made it really special was our guide, Nikola — knowledgeable, friendly, and someone who made me feel completely at ease from the start. He shared fascinating insights into Bulgaria’s history and took the time to answer all my questions thoroughly. It felt more like exploring the city with a local friend than a typical tour. Highly recommended!”
A 2-hour small-group walking tour of Sofia with expert English guidance, free entry stops, and stories from Roman, Orthodox, Ottoman, and Soviet eras.
“Petar was a great guide. It was a very relaxed walk while finding out about the amazing history of Sofia. He was very knowledgeable and happy to answer all questions. We had a quick coffee midway through, which is a must for me! We learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed it. Well worth booking.”
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…”
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.”
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.”
Small-group Bulgarian food walk in Plovdiv: Old Town strolls, market bites, pastries, tea, and culture stories in about 3 hours.
“Our tour guide Ilya was very knowledgeable about the local area and gave us excellent insights on Plovdiv. The food along all of the stops was fantastic. Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Plovdiv!”
A small-group Plovdiv walking tour starting at Eastern Gate, touring Old Town with live commentary, and finishing near the Roman Stadium.
“A great walking tour and highly recommended. Why do I have to write so much for this review to accepted?”
Sofia Wine Walk is a private 2.5-hour evening tasting Bulgarian wines at three venues, with nibbles and stories from Pavlin.
“I had a wonderful time on this experience. We walked to two small and cozy wine bars and one restaurant. Each location was very unique and not a place I would have found on my own. We sampled two wines and had some snacks at each location. Pavlin, the host, is very knowledgeable on Bulgarian wines and provided a great deal of info on the subject. But was also had a great discussion of modern Bulgaria and his personal experiences. I highly recommend this tour!”
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!”
Private Sofia walking tour with hotel pickup, Roman Serdica ruins, top churches and mosques, plus a finish on Vitosha Boulevard.
“We had a very friendly, approachable guide. She took her time and we were not rushed which made the experience great as we could enjoy the Sofia sights. Saw all the main parts of city center and the changing of the guard was timed perfectlRead more”
Private 2.5-hour English walk in Sofia with stops at Alexander Nevski Cathedral, St. Nikolas, Banya Bashi Mosque, Rotunda and NDk.
“Amazing tour! So informative and interesting. Hristo was great, super knowledgeable and accommodating to our needs (me being partially handicap with a walking disability) and our interests, cultural, social and historic.”
