Hidden Sofia: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
By VoiceMap Audio Tours
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
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: Wed 12:00am-11:59pm
- English
Language options: English
Price details
$11.99 x 1 Adult$11.99
Total
includes taxes & fees
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
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Know before you book
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 honor 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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