SOFIA Afternoon Walking Tour & Wine Experience

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, Greek
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Discover Sofia's hidden gems on a walking tour through its charming neighborhoods, rich with history and unique architecture. Enjoy delightful Bulgarian wines and savory local tapas en route.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Spend the afternoon exploring the hidden and less known gems of the capital Sofia. Your tour leader will take you through narrow streets and charming neighborhoods while revealing the stories of the local people once living there.


Special attention is put on the notorious architecture of the buildings that you are going to see.

You will learn about the different periods of Sofia’s history and how each one of them reflected in the construction of the city through the years.


On top of that, you will have the chance to taste some of the best wine selections produced in Bulgaria and to try some delicious local tapas (meze) specialties.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Bulgaian meze (tapas)
Wine tasting in the heart of Sofia

What You Get

Professional Guide Services
Walking Tour in Sofia Historical City Center
Visit of All Major Landmarks
Personal Expenses
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

After you meet your local guide in front of St. Aleksander Nevski’s Cathedral your afternoon urban adventure will begin with a visit to the major landmark - the biggest Christian Cathedral of Bulagia, followed by Sofia's hidden gem St. George Rotonda Church and the Basilica of Saint Sofia (6th century). In St. Georgi Rotonda take a glimpse inside the temple which represents the oldest still-functioning Christian monument in Europe, where your guide, who is an art historian, will explain in detail the meaning and symbolism behind the unique wall frescoes. Enriching your knowledge further on the history of Sofia, you will travel back in time, passing through Roman ruins and Byzantine settlements. You continue the tour, stopping at major landmarks such as the National Theatre, the Presidency, the oldest Garden of the capital and much more! At the end, you will be invited to taste excellent Bulgarian wines.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky, ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski", Sofia City Province, Bulgaria, BG, 1000

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Your guide will meet you just in front of the Cathedral " Al. Nevski", holding a sign of the company - Tempora Travel.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note that the time is in Eastern European Time.
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Earliest available date: July 25, 2025
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