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Half-Day Private Tour: Sofia, Boyana Church & History Museum

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Half-Day Private Tour: Sofia, Boyana Church & History Museum

Activity provider:City Tour Sofia
4.5  / 5
2 reviews

From US$ 84.53 per person

Enjoy a half-day private tour of the central part of Sofia, but also the Boyana Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the National History Museum, situated at the foot of Vitosha Mountain.

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Duration 5 hours
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Pickup included
Hotel pick up at 9:00 AM by a private car. Please inform the supplier of your hotel.
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Experience

Highlights
  • Visit the National History Museum and admire its rich collections
  • Explore the unique Boyana Church with its medieval frescoes
  • Enjoy a private guided sightseeing tour in the heart of Sofia
Full description
The tour starts at 9:00 AM when you will be picked up by a private guide from your accommodation in Sofia. By car you will head to the outskirts of Sofia and Vitosha Mountain. The first stop is the National History Museum, the biggest museum in Bulgaria and one of the biggest in the Balkans. It has rich collections from antiquity to nowadays. The next stop is the remarkable Boyana Church, recognized by UNESCO because of its amazingly well-preserved frescoes from the 13th century. After exploring Boyana Church, head to the center of Sofia for a two-hour sightseeing tour. You will go around the most interesting buildings and places and learn their history from your guide. See sights such as Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica, Saint George Rotunda, the Parliament, the Presidency, the Roman Remains and others. The tour will finish at around 14:00 PM near the beginning of Vitosha street – the main street in Sofia.
Includes
  • Professional private driver-guide
  • Transportation by comfortable A/C car
  • Hotel pick-up
  • Sightseeing tour in the center of Sofia
  • Visit to Boyana Church
  • Visit to the National History Museum
  • Free entrance to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica and Saint George Rotunda
  • Boyana Church and National History Museum entrance fees: 12 lv/€6 total
  • Food and personal expenses
  • Gratuities (optional)
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  • People with mobility impairments

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Alex was great. So much history information and such interesting things to see. It was amazing. We loved it. Thank you so much

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