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The 10 Best Historical Tours in Bulgaria

10 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Thracians, Romans, Ottomans and the party, in a country that kept the physical evidence of all four. The 10 below cover the Sofia communist walks, the Roman layers under Plovdiv and the fortress days, priced.

Full-day Nis and Serbian History Tour from Sofia - Mediana: Roman Villas and Mosaics
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Full-day Nis and Serbian History Tour from Sofia

1.Full-day Nis and Serbian History Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 90 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Review of the full-day Nis tour from Sofia, with Roman ruins, Skull Tower, a Nazi camp, Serbian food, border tips, and honest value advice.

“Everything was perfection. The tour started on time, the minibus was clean and Gorge was an amazing driver and guide. He effortlessly navigated us through Nis and gave us plenty of free time for lunch and souvenirs. Gorge was also very knowledgeable about the culture, history and even geography of the Balkans so it was fun and a learning experience. He made sure we had enough rest stops and kept us entertained on the ride. I highly recommend this tour with Gorge, he’s one of the best guides I’ve encountered in over 53 countries.”

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Sofia: History and Heritage - Small Group City Tour - Saint Sofia Basilica and the city’s older layers
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Sofia: History and Heritage – Small Group City Tour

2.History and Heritage – Small Group City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20Best value

Explore Sofia’s cathedral, Roman remains, royal landmarks, and hidden corners on a friendly two-hour small-group walking tour.

“This a great tour for history buffs! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Sofia is a beautiful city and this tour showed much of what we were hoping to see.”

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Special History And Wine Tour including Wine Tasting - Simeon’s Mound and the Battle of Aheloy
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Special History And Wine Tour including Wine Tasting

3.Special History And Wine Tour including Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Explore Bulgaria’s Battle of Aheloy history, taste six award-winning wines, and enjoy Black Sea views at DiVes Winery near Nessebar.

“A wonderful experience. We were only two people and still received an excellent tour, with the history of the vineyard’s location and plenty of information about the different wines we tasted. Our host was very friendly. A fantastic experience overall. Great wines, and you can buy them afterwards at the vineyard’s shop (at very reasonable prices). Highly recommended!”

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Sofia Communist History 2-Hour Tour in a Classic Trabant - The Museum of Socialist Art and its sculpture garden
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Sofia Communist History 2-Hour Tour in a Classic Trabant

4.Sofia Communist History 2-Hour Tour in a Classic Trabant

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $241 per group (up to 3)

Explore Sofia’s communist past in a classic Trabant, with hotel pickup, socialist art, key landmarks, and personal stories from an English-speaking guide.

“Very good tour. We were picked up from our hotel and driven around Sofia, stopping at various locations. Our guide was interesting and knowledgeable and told us about the history of Sofia from the perspective of the communist era. The tour lasted just over 2 hours and it was great being driven around in a classic car.”

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Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia - The road to Rila Monastery
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Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia

5.Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $25

Visit Bulgaria’s Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave from Sofia, with English guidance, mountain scenery, a forest walk, and free cancellation.

“Nice place to visit, the tour guide was good but the speakers wasn’t working well couldn’t hear anything! The van need to be cleaned have bad smell, and tourists must consider they will be in closed van , and it’s hot weather they need to shower and use good hygiene. The air conditioner was on but not cooling the van at all. But the Rila very much worth to see. Make sure to wear good walking shoes if you ll do the hike.”

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Bulgarian Food tasting, cullinary-historical tour, Cooking class - Three Bulgarian dishes, chosen for your cooking level
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Bulgarian Food tasting, cullinary-historical tour, Cooking class

Private Sofia Half Day Tour with Boyana Church and National History Museum - Boyana Church and its 13th-century frescoes
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Private Sofia Half Day Tour with Boyana Church and National History Museum

7.Private Sofia Half Day Tour with Boyana Church and National History Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $127

Review of Sofia’s private half-day tour, covering Boyana Church, the National History Museum, central landmarks, price, timing, and practical tips.

“Excellent guide, showed us parts of Sofia we would have missed. He was very knowledgeable about Sofia and Bulgaria history, and very educated in his explanations. Boyana and the National History Museum were impressive and worthwhile Only negative was the small, uncomfortable car.”

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Hiking in Pirin- the UNESCO World Heritage Natural Park with a visit of Bansko - The 8:00 a.m. pickup keeps the day practical
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Hiking in Pirin- the UNESCO World Heritage Natural Park with a visit of Bansko

8.Hiking in Pirin- the UNESCO World Heritage Natural Park with a visit of Bansko

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $115

Hike Pirin National Park’s Banderishka Lakes, then explore Bansko’s Revival-era streets on an active day trip from Sofia.

“This hike isn’t the easiest, but the breathtaking views make every step worth it! I had an amazing day exploring the mountains with my guide, Iliam. He was fun, personable, and made the whole experience really enjoyable. We visited four stunning lakes, each more beautiful than the last. If you’re up for a challenge and love nature, I highly recommend this adventure!”

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Communist Heritage Tour- Buzludzha and The Might of the East Block Aviation

Plovdiv-History and Craft beer Small Group Tour - Plovdiv Old Town and Roman remains
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Plovdiv-History and Craft beer Small Group Tour

10.History and Craft beer Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $105

Review of Sofia’s Plovdiv history and craft beer tour, with Roman ruins, Old Town walks, six Bulgarian beers, brewery visit, price, and tips.

“The tour was so much fun and I really enjoyed trying local food and beer. I learned a lot too on the drive there and and back and had great company. I would highly recommend this to anyone!”

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