Sofia: National Gallery, Ethnographic Museum, & Art Tour
ID: GYG1100373-1689609
Category:
Country: Bulgaria
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover Bulgarian art on a guided tour of the National Gallery, former Royal Palace, and Sofia City Art Gallery. Explore collections from the 19th and 20th centuries and learn about local culture.
Begin your tour at the newest and largest National Gallery building, “Kvadrat 500.” Admire its impressive collection of 1,700 artworks displayed across twenty-eight halls on four levels. See Bulgarian art from the mid-19th century to the 20th century, alongside medieval European art and pieces from Asia, Africa, and America.
Next, head to the former Royal Palace, which once served as the residence of the kings of the Third Bulgarian Kingdom. Explore a rich art collection along with an ethnographic museum, which presents different traditional clothes, crafts, and customs.
Finally, visit the Sofia City Art Gallery, established in 1928 to preserve all material evidence of Sofia's art up to the present day.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Bulgarian art from the 19th and 20th centuries
- Explore the National Gallery's vast collection of 1,700 artworks
- Visit the former Royal Palace and discover its rich ethnographic collection
- Learn about traditional Bulgarian crafts and customs at the museum
- Discover Sofia's art history at the Sofia City Art Gallery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Photography may be restricted in certain areas of the galleries.
The meeting point for the tour is in front of the Art Gallery (Kvadrat 500). The guide will be holding a sign "Sofia Art Tour".
INCLUDED
- Visit to the National Gallery building 'Kvadrat 500'
- Visit to the Ethnographic Museum (formal Royal Palace)
- Visit to the Sofia City Art Gallery
- Guided tour
- Entrance tickets
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities /tips - optional in the end of the tour
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
