SOFIA Morning Walking Tour with Traditional Bulgarian Breakfast Tasting


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From $43.52

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

Empty your stomachs because on this tour you will taste one of the most typical breakfast specialties in the Bulgarian cuisine. Wake up like a true Bulgarian and start your day with a glass of Boza and a piece of Banitsa. Follow your leader for a historical walk around the city center after which you will get the chance to try the notorious Bulgarian Mekitsi with homemade jam and honey – a favorite breakfast dish for children and adults. Don’t miss trying our national yogurt morning drink called Ayran. Except for low blood pressure, the magical drink also cures a heavy hangover. That is why it became the preferred drink by the youngsters nowadays.

Highlights of the tour:
- 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


What's Included

Professional Guide Services

Traditional Bulgarian Breakfast Tasting

Visit of All Major Landmarks

Walking Tour Sofia Historical Center

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Personal Expenses


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 4 - 15
  • ADULT: Age: 16 - 99

Additional Info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski
This walking tour starts from the emblematic building of Sofia University, the first university to be constructed in the capital after the Liberation. Strolling around the charming little streets behind the university, you will learn to recognize the different architectural styles that are embedded in the buildings around you – from gorgeous royal palaces to communist's monumental ensembles. The whole neighborhood is considered one of the most beautiful in Sofia and a gathering place for the 20th-century Bulgarian aristocracy. Your guide will lead you to a local spot where you will have the chance to try the most typical Bulgarian pastry - banitsa. Learn more about our culinary traditions there and try some of our iconic drinks and specialties.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Following this journey through tastes, your tour leader will reveal not only the main sites in the area but also Sofia’s well-kept secrets and places. Immersing yourself into the ancient history of the city, you will pass through Roman ruins and Medieval settlements only to reach the unique amalgamation of cultures and religions that emerged during Ottoman times. Get lost in one of the oldest streets in Sofia still teeming with local stories, nostalgy, and romanticism. Take a glimpse inside most of the landmarks, including St. Aleksander Nevski Cathedral, St. Sophia Church, Banya Bashi Mosque, the Market Hall and the oldest still functioning Christian temple in Europe - St. George's Rotonda. Your guide, who is an art historian herself, will explain in detail the meaning and symbolism behind the unique wall-paintings in those churches and the incredible history hiding behind each one of these iconic places.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The last part of the tour will introduce you to one more typical Bulgarian pastry which is a favorite for everyone feeling nostalgic about their childhood and life in the small village. Taste the unique Mekitsi dish, made of deep-fried kneaded dough and yogurt. The specialty goes well with a portion of homemade jam or organic honey. After this small stop, the tour will continue, immersing you deeper into the history of this 7000 - old capital. Finally, we reach our finishing point which is the magnificent St. Nedelya Cathedral.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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