Experience the traditional Bulgarian breakfast on the SOFIA Morning Walking Tour. Taste typical specialties like Boza, Banitsa, Mekitsi, and Ayran. Explore the city center and visit iconic landmarks along the way.
Experience the traditional Bulgarian breakfast on the SOFIA Morning Walking Tour. Taste typical specialties like Boza, Banitsa, Mekitsi, and Ayran. Explore the city center and visit iconic landmarks along the way.
- Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski - This walking tour begins at the iconic Sofia University, the first university established in the capital after the Liberation. As you wander through the charming streets behind the university, you’ll learn to identify the various architectural styles present in the surrounding buildings—from stunning royal…
- Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski - This walking tour begins at the iconic Sofia University, the first university established in the capital after the Liberation. As you wander through the charming streets behind the university, you’ll learn to identify the various architectural styles present in the surrounding buildings—from stunning royal palaces to grand communist structures. This neighborhood is renowned as one of the most beautiful in Sofia and was a popular gathering spot for the 20th-century Bulgarian aristocracy. Your guide will take you to a local venue where you can sample the quintessential Bulgarian pastry, banitsa. Discover more about our culinary traditions and try some of our iconic drinks and specialties.
- St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - After this culinary journey, your tour leader will unveil not only the main attractions in the area but also Sofia’s hidden gems and secret spots. Delve into the ancient history of the city as you pass through Roman ruins and Medieval settlements, leading to the unique blend of cultures and religions that developed during Ottoman times. Explore one of Sofia’s oldest streets, rich with local stories, nostalgia, and romance. Visit several landmarks, including St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, St. Sophia Church, Banya Bashi Mosque, the Market Hall, and the oldest continuously functioning Christian temple in Europe, St. George’s Rotunda. Your guide, an art historian, will provide detailed explanations of the meaning and symbolism behind the unique wall paintings in these churches and the incredible history behind each of these iconic sites.
- St. Nedelya Church - The final part of the tour introduces you to another traditional Bulgarian pastry, beloved by those nostalgic for their childhood and village life. Savor the unique Mekitsi dish, made from deep-fried dough and yogurt, which pairs perfectly with homemade jam or organic honey. After this brief stop, the tour continues, immersing you further into the history of this 7,000-year-old capital. The tour concludes at the magnificent St. Nedelya Cathedral.

- Professional Guide Services
- Walking Tour Sofia Historical Center
- Visit of All Major Landmarks
- Traditional Bulgarian Breakfast Tasting
- Professional Guide Services
- Walking Tour Sofia Historical Center
- Visit of All Major Landmarks
- Traditional Bulgarian Breakfast Tasting
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
Prepare your appetites because this tour offers a taste of one of the most traditional breakfast delights in Bulgarian cuisine. Experience a true Bulgarian morning by starting your day with a glass of Boza and a slice of Banitsa. Join your guide for a historical stroll around the city center, after which you’ll have the opportunity to savor the famous…
Prepare your appetites because this tour offers a taste of one of the most traditional breakfast delights in Bulgarian cuisine. Experience a true Bulgarian morning by starting your day with a glass of Boza and a slice of Banitsa. Join your guide for a historical stroll around the city center, after which you’ll have the opportunity to savor the famous Bulgarian Mekitsi with homemade jam and honey – a beloved breakfast treat for both children and adults. Be sure to try our national yogurt morning drink, Ayran. Besides helping with low blood pressure, this magical drink is also known to cure a heavy hangover, making it a popular choice among the youth today.
Tour Highlights:
- Russian Church
- National Gallery
- National Theatre
- The Presidency
- St. Nedelya Church
- St. George’s Rotunda
- Roman ruins of Serdica
- Banya Bashi Mosque
- Central Market Hall
- Central Baths
- St. Sofia Church
- St. Aleksander Nevski Cathedral
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.