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Top things to do in Sofia
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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Tour from Sofia
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Sofia Rila Monastery Full-Day UNESCO Site Tour
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Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia
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Plovdiv - Group Day Tour from Sofia
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Seven Rila Lakes Circuit Day Tour from Sofia
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Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Day Tour from Sofia
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US$ 19.59
Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Full-Day Historical Tour
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Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanasi Historical Full-Day Tour
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Plovdiv & Starosel One-Day Tour from Sofia
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The Buzludzha Monument and the Valley of the Roses Full-Day Tour
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Belogradchik Fortress & Venetsa Cave One-Day Tour from Sofia
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Exclusive Thracian Valley Tour from Sofia
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BG Hotel Sofia
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Reviews of Sofia activities
Lylea ***
2026-05-29 11:37:08
If you opt for Rila Monastery only without Boyana Church, you will still get the chance to catch a glimpse of the exterior of Boyana Church as well as the garden around it. Rila Monastery is awesome with the paintings and it felt peaceful over there. Remember to prepare 50 cents to use the toilets or you can change it using the coffee machine outside the monastery. The tour agency added in another attraction after Boyana Church at no additional cost. Overall, it’s a great tour but we would prefer if there was time allocated for lunch.
Lylea ***
2026-05-30 16:57:05
Our tour guide, Martin, is knowledgeable and has a good sense of humour. He provided a lot of information regarding the sites that we visited. The tour was well-paced and we had some free time to explore on our own. Plovdiv as the second largest and one of the oldest cities has much to offer. It is worth a visit. The tour company also provided detailed information timely.
Klook User
2026-06-20 08:48:18
A very affordable day trip with kind and knowledgeable guides! Sonia the English guide was very kind and knowledgeable about the city. There is a lot of uneven cobblestone and steep hills in Plovdiv so wear comfortable shoes. A lot of stores take card but most pop up vendors only take cash.
Klook User
2026-08-23 07:45:43
I was hesitating between taking public transport and booking this tour, but it was totally worth it! The main reason I wasn’t sure about booking the tour was that I thought I’d have to rush through the hike. But it turned out I had plenty of time to enjoy both the hike and the incredible views.
Visiting the Seven Rila Lakes ended up being one of the best days I had in Sofia. Absolutely worth it!
Klook User
2026-09-26 19:45:27
Worth the visit. Thank you, Our tour guide Svet was excellent, taking care of us, explaning on every detail, waiting for us to walk back to the bus, not forgetting Nasco our hero who drove us to 3 places and brought us back safely with quite a distance. Special thanks to Nasco, who guided me to the meeting point, as I am new to this country. Thank you both of you and God bless.
KATO ******
2026-06-01 04:42:38
Booking tickets, checking in on the day, and the tour itself were all smooth. We didn't sign up for a guided tour, so if you don't manage your time well for lunch at restaurants or similar places, you'll end up with a lot of free time. However, it was a worthwhile tour. As for areas for improvement, the bus was quite old, and we noticed some deterioration (malfunctions) inside the vehicle.
Jose ***********************
2026-09-28 07:44:55
The round trip was calm and serene, with a stop for coffee and restrooms at the service area. The visit to the Veliko Tarnovo Fortress was spectacular, with various narrations from our guide. In the watchtower, we took photos wearing helmets and axes. We finished at the church, at the highest point. We left for lunch in the city and to explore it. It will be a day to remember.
Gracia ****
2026-09-22 04:51:32
basic hotel near the central train station. easy walk to take tram or bus to town or 15 mins walk
Klook User
2026-08-23 07:02:33
We got earlier check in and a free upgrade, reception staff are great. The hotel is stunning, the lobby bar service is excellent and food amazing, the decor is grand. The bedroom has been newly renovated, all controls are electronic, the curtains are motorised, the bathrooms are amazingly decorated, rain shower head has the best water pressure out of all the hotels I’ve ever stayed in, and shower controls are button operated, Clarins brand of toiletries are wonderful, towels are thick, new and lush. I’m very impressed with this hotel, also good value for 5 star
Sofia at a glance
Quick facts about Sofia
Local weather
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Time zone
GMT +02:00
No time difference
Currency
Euro
1USD = 0.89EUR
Official languages
Bulgarian
Recommended trip duration
3 days
What to know before visiting Sofia
Quick snapshot of Sofia City and what draws visitors
Sofia City sees most Klook bookings for tours, with demand quiet through the winter and a sharp surge in mid-summer. The year rhythm is dominated by sightseeing and short guided experiences, and July stands out as the busiest month while January is the slowest.
Best times to visit based on demand and prices
According to Klook booking data, July is the clear peak month for visitors and January is the trough. Prices on Klook drift around the year but peak differently: August registers as the priciest month in past bookings, while June is typically the cheapest. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for the quieter months such as January or the late-spring shoulder months; for peak-season atmosphere, visit in July (though prices tend to run higher in and around August). Note that demand and price do not move perfectly together here—July is busiest while August has shown the highest prices in historical bookings.
Tips for travellers
Most experiences in Sofia City can be booked at short notice—Klook data show typical and last-minute bookings happen about a day out—so spontaneous plans work well. If you prefer planning, keep the peak months in mind and secure popular tours in July ahead of time; otherwise you can comfortably book closer to your travel date on Klook.
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