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City Kickstart Tour: Sofia

  • 2 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Sofia
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Choose one of 3 locals available

Experience hosted by Anna-Mariya, Ralitza & one other local

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Welcome to Sofia! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Sofia to start your city trip on the right foot.

Destination
Sofia, Bulgaria
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
2 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Español
Included
  • Private Guide
  • Local Tips & Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Discover the real Sofia in a nutshell
  • Learn how to navigate the city
  • Get the latest tips & tricks from a local
  • Ask anything during this private tour
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • The best way to kickstart your stay

What you can expect

City Kickstart Tour: Sofia in Sofia - AdobeStock_414749399

First time in Sofia? Wondering where to go and what to see in this fascinating city? We got you! Kickstart your time in Sofia with a 90-minute introduction to the city with the help of your favorite local. This tour is the city overview you were looking for that brings together sights of main highlights and attractions, plus must-have tips and tricks that will help you get acquainted with the city, its people, and culture.

So, ready to start your time in Sofia in the best way possible? On this private tour, you’ll meet up with the local host of your choice. Each of the hosts on this tour will show you their Sofia in their way and based on their passions and expertise. The hosts know their city like the back of their hand and can’t wait to get you acquainted with Sofia!

And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? Get personal recommendations from your local host and where to find the current hot spots in the city. Get insights on the local lifestyle and find out true stories about the city’s past as you take in vibrant, full-of-life present Sofia. Historical facts, local stories, and great tips & tricks. What can be more awesome than that?

Any questions? Go ahead and ask your host about anything that pops into your mind and get all the answers you need for the perfect Sofia trip. Locals always know best. And don’t forget, this private tour can be personalized 100% according to your wishes!

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at In front of the Cinema Cabana - Sofia to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. City Highlights

    See the Saint Sofia Basilica, City Garden, and more landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect introduction to what makes Sofia so special
  4. Local Hot Spots

    Along the way, your host will point out hangout spots and hidden gems that only the locals know about and will help you get acquainted with the city in the most local way possible
  5. Food Recommendations

    Receive tailored recommendations according to your taste and where to go and what to eat while visiting Sofia. Avoid tourist traps thanks to your local host!
  6. City Orientation

    Learn how to navigate the city, and get the answers to your Sofia questions that will help you in the following days making your time in the city much easier
  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Jane🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 June 2024
Anna-Mariya was a great guide, with an engaging and flexible touring style. She easily managed adding in a few stops for treats to keep the kids going during the tour. We enjoyed our time together and the wonderful recommendations for local activities and restaurants that we would enjoy. Definitely recommend her! Friendly and knowledgeable!
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Michiel🇧🇪 Belgium
(About local )
10 June 2024
Anna-Mariya is very knowledgeable and guides with enthusiasm. Good English, so very easy to understand for us non-native speakers. We enjoyed it.Recommended start of your stay in Sofia
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Jack🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
18 May 2024
raly is a great guide with a lot of knowledge of Sofia and the surrounding area. a tour to the waterfalls was quickly and well organised. she is very helpful and gives good tips and advice.Great guide
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Stephen🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 April 2023
Anna-Marita was a charming guide that was very knowledgeable of her home town. This was a great way to be introduced to Sofia and understand the layout and sight around town. She was willing to answer all or questions and was knowledgeable on current events. Cheerful walk thriufh Sofia
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Thomas Des🇮🇪 Ireland
(About local )
22 September 2024
We had a wonderful tour with Anna-Mariya. Strolling around Sofia with such an informative local was an unforgettable experience. Super Sofia
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Mario
(About local )
6 September 2024
The walking tour with Vania was fun and informative at the same time. It was great to explore the highlights in downtown Sofia with her. Recommended 10/10Informative and fun
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Anna-Maria
(About local )
7 August 2024
This was our first time in the city. Vania showed us the most interesting parts of the center and shared with us a lot of curious facts and recommendations for local food and places to visit. Nice introduction of Sofia
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Chris
(About local )
15 July 2024
I really liked the beautiful city of Sofia. While the tour Vania gave great historical and cultural context of the place. A nice start of my Bulgaria trip!Beautiful Sofia
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Silvia
(About local )
10 July 2024
Definitely a nice way to explorer Sofia and understand the city. Thank you.Friendly and Informative
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S.
(About local )
2 June 2024
I booked a customized tour and the tour was beyond what I have could imagined. Anna took her time to give me a realistic view on modern Sofia but also has a lot of knowledge about history. She showed me all the (for me) interesting places/quarters and shared her experiences but also facts and figures. As we needed to pause our tour due to a crowd celebrating soccer, Anna was so kind to enlarge the tour in order to finish what we wanted to see (without even asking). She did not only share a lot of interesting insights but also understood to meet all my needs and it was very pleasant to spend several hours with her. She was very authentic and sympathetic and offered a lot of support. So, Anna, I want to thank you so much for everything. I could not have imagined a better and more sympathetic tour guide. All the best for you and your family!Exceeded my expectations!
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Daryl🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
17 May 2024
Ralitza was great (albeit she had broken 4 toes the day before!) and we covered a lot of the town on our tour spotting many of the highlights of the city. She also provided a great input to places to eat and drink which was greatly appreciated.Great intro into Sofia city and surrounds
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David
(About local )
9 April 2024
Great comprehensive introduction to all the history and hidden haunts of Sofia Perfect whistle stop tour
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Jennifer🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
26 May 2023
Thank you Anna- Mariya. We had a lovely afternoon trying Bulgarian food and learnt so much about Bulgarian history and culture. I would 100% recommend this tour. Excellent introduction to Sofia
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Milena
(About local )
31 August 2022
Just a wonderful tour guide! I can't wait for my next adventure with Annie! In other words, WONDERFUL ATTITUDE, RESPONSIBLE AND WITH STYLE! Wonderful!
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Stelyana
(About local )
2 August 2022
The most invigorating tour guide! In addition to being responsible and extremely knowledgeable about everything she does (and with remarkable facts), she is also always smiling, kind, approachable and can be relied on for anything. You are amazing!You are amazing!
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Antoaneta
(About local )
12 July 2022
Perfect, organized, disciplined, excellently informed and very funny! I will definitely travel with her again!!! Will use again
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Panagiotis
(About local )
5 July 2022
Vania is a great guide and person. I am doing a bit of guiding and touring myself and I know the ropes. I was so impressed that I invited her over to my place to show her around. Thumbs up!Thumbs up!
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Michael
(About local )
27 May 2022
We booked a walking tour with our tour guide in the historical center of Sofia. She had all the information we needed. What an amazing place Bulgaria is! Definitely going back.Recommend!
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Steve & Mary
(About local )
11 March 2022
Fantastic opportunity to get a taste of Bulgarian history and culture. Vania’s energy was highly contagious. Knowledgeable in her craft she came up with an unforgettable itinerary for us.Fantastic opportunity

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