Things to do in Bulgaria

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Sunny Beach, Bulgaria: Half-Day Black Sea Catamaran Cruise

Climb aboard a VIP catamaran and experience the shimmering waters of the Black Sea and the lively atmosphere of the bay of Sunny Beach on a half-day cruise.

From$74.84per person

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From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Group Tour

Explore Bulgaria's UNESCO World Heritage on a tour from Sofia. Visit the Rila Monastery and get breathtaking views of the mountains then explore the frescoes at the Boyana Church (if option selected).

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Sofia: City Monuments Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide

Discover the iconic city monuments and landmarks on a guided walking trip in Sofia, with an audio guide included. Visit over 20 attractions, explore temples, and watch the changing of the guard.

From$11.51per person

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From Bucharest: Full-Day Trip to Bulgaria

Explore the medieval capital of Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo, on a day trip from Bucharest. Enjoy a stunning mix of classic architectural styles with a visit to the city of Ruse.

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From$90.95per person

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Sofia: Communist Walking Tour

Join our Communist tour in Sofia to explore life behind the Iron Curtain. Learn about this controversial period, how it came to be, its aftermath, and how it affects present-day Bulgaria.

From$20.72per person

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Sofia: Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience

Taste 5 wine varieties of local grapes unique to Bulgaria during a tasting in the heart of Sofia. Enjoy wines like Sampl Rikat, Melnik, Mavrud, and Pamid paired with local cheeses and bread.

From$21.01per person

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From Sofia: Belogradchik Rocks Full-Day Tour

Take a trip to see the Belogradchik Rocks, sandstone formations spread across the Balkan Mountains, on a full-day trip from Sofia. In 2009, these red and yellow conglomerate rock formations were nominated in the campaign for the New 7 Wonders of Nature.

From$79.44per person

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From Sofia: Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave Day Trip

Admire rural Bulgaria en route to the Rila Monastery, one of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems, on a day trip from Sofia. Visit the cave of St Ivan of Rila, one of Bulgaria's most sacred places.

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From Sofia: The Seven Rila Lakes Full-Day Tour

Enjoy this exhilarating hike into the mountains near Sofia, and discover the picturesque Seven Rila Lakes. See why these glacial lakes are known as the Blue Pearls of the Rila Mountains.

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Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Guided Tour

Discover these World Heritage religious sites on a day tour from Sofia. Choose to have a guided tour or explore the Rila Monastery on your own before admiring the frescoes of Boyana Church.

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From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana

Take advantage of this daily shuttle running between Sofia and 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. See the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church with hassle-free, affordable, and flexible round-trip transportation with a live guide.

From$37.99per person

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From Sofia: Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery

Visit Plovdiv, the oldest city in Europe, and the amazing sites of Bahckovo monastery and Asen's fortress on a guided tour from Sofia. Learn about Bulgaria's history and culture with your guide.

From$84.05per person

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From Sofia: 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour

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From Sofia: 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Self-Guided Trip

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Sofia: Museum of Socialist Art and Buzludzha Monument Tour

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Dobrin was a great instructor, he managed to get me from no experience to a point where I was comfortable on some challenging run in a very quick time. The one-to-one instruction also meant that he was able to push me to really improve on every single exercise.

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Amazing day trip to Skopje. Our driver Kiko was right on time, gave excellent information and took us safely to Skopje and back. The local guide in Skopje, Lena, was very knowledgeable and helpful. Fantastic tour with the right balance of info and free time.

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very nice trip around monastery and church in Sofia. Thank you very much Alex for being an amazing guide and for taking care of our group during our experience. We appreciated it!

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Everything is planned good and they stick to the plan. The guide was kind and we got her contagious love for Bulgaria

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The guide was great and knew much, we learned a lot about the history and really enjoyed the trip

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Sunny Beach: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner & Prosecco

Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, North Macedonia

From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Town Full-Day Trip

Sofia: Lovech, Devetaki Cave and Krushuna Waterfalls Tour

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Sunny Beach, Bulgaria: Half-Day Black Sea Catamaran Cruise

From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Group Tour

Sofia: City Monuments Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide

From Bucharest: Full-Day Trip to Bulgaria

Recommended by solo travelers

Sofia: Communist Walking Tour

Sofia: Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience

From Sofia: Belogradchik Rocks Full-Day Tour

From Sofia: Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave Day Trip

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From Sofia: The Seven Rila Lakes Full-Day Tour

Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Guided Tour

From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana

From Sofia: Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery

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