From Skopje: Full-Day Private Tour of Sofia, Bulgaria

Explore Sofia, Bulgaria on this private full-day trip that includes a licensed guide and hotel pickup and drop-off in Skopje. See sights like Banya Church, Sveta Petka Church, and the Church of St. Sophia.
Start with pickup from your accommodation in Skopje and make a transfer to Sofia where you meet a local guide. Start at the Banya Bashi Mosque where the guide shows you most of the history of the city, ranging from ancient Roman ruins to 20th-century totalitarian architecture.

From there, walk to the heart of the old town, which will surprise you with every step you take. This city is a reflection of each of the cultures and ideologies that have lived here. You’ll get to see all of its different architectural styles!

The tour passes by the city’s thermal springs and the Roman ruins. Admire the Sofia Synagogue and discover the background of the local Sephardic community as well as the twists and turns of fortune they experienced during the Second World War. Stop at the Sveta Nedelya church and the coat of arms of Sofia.

See the small Medieval church of Sveta Petka, whose curious stone façade will surprise you! View the Bath House, the Bulgarian Communist Party headquarters (now Parliament), St George Rotunda church, the Ivan Vazov National Theatre, and the Royal Palace.

Visit the Church of St. Sophia, whose ancient early Christian temple gave the name to the city. To round off the tour of Sofia, see the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, considered one of the most beautiful Orthodox buildings in the world. The tour will end admiring this beauty after 2 hours of sightseeing.

Have free time for walk around and have lunch before returning to Skopje.

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.

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.