• St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - The tour guide will introduce you to the enchanting world of Orthodox Bulgarian heraldry. Discover fascinating details about the construction of the largest Orthodox church on the Balkan Peninsula, the Patriarchal Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky. Explore the icon gallery in the church’s crypt and gain insights into the style and significance of Bulgarian Orthodox icon painting from the Middle Ages to the late 19th century.

• St. Sofia Church - Contrast the temple-monument Al. Nevsky and its golden domes with the late antique basilica of Saint Sofia, located nearby. Experience the ambiance of the museum beneath the temple and delve into the Roman era of the ancient city of Serdica and the adoption of Christianity.

• Saint Nikolas Russian Church (Tsurkva Sveta Nikolai) - Then, visit the third major temple, the Russian church of Saint Nicholas. Discover the unique aspects of Russian Orthodoxy and visit the crypt of Saint Seraphim, where locals come to leave their written wishes for the saint.

• Гробница на княз Александър I Батенберг - Conclude the tour with a visit to the tomb of the first Bulgarian monarch after liberation, Alexander I Battenberg, and learn about his achievements and contributions to the Bulgarian people at the end of the 19th century.

• Visit to: Al. Nevsky Cathedral, St. Sofia Basilica, St. Nicholas Church and Al. Batenberg mausoleum
• Visit and entrance tickets to: Al. Nevsky crypt with icon gallery, St. Sofia underground museum
• Guided tour

• Gratuities (optional)

Explore the fascinating history of Sofia’s three prominent Orthodox churches, complete with their unique crypts and museums. Pay a visit to the tomb of Alexander I Battenberg, the king-liberator and the inaugural ruler of the Third Bulgarian Kingdom. Gain insights into the evolution of the Christian faith, the core principles and distinctions between Orthodoxy and Catholicism, and the life of Bulgaria’s first monarch following liberation from five centuries of Ottoman rule.

This 2-hour tour also encompasses brief walks between the various sites.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.