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Private tour in Sofia Kamen R

Essence of Sofia walking tour

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Private tour for 1-4 people
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Kamen R.

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Hi and welcome! I've been exploring Bulgaria for decades. I started out as a toddler and carried out ever since. I began guiding over 20 years ago. I love sharing my passion for the country, its culture and nature with others. With me, you can combine sightseeing with hiking, cave exploration with birding, wine tasting with historical sites. Tours are customized to fit easy, moderate, and high activity levels as well as particular areas of interest (general sightseeing, cultural sites, hiking, mountain views, birding, kayaking and mountain biking). By booking with me you support preservation of cultural and natural heritage, healthy urban environment. You also get a discount at my photography website, where you can buy or send as present quality images from Bulgaria as wall art, mugs, etc. Credentials: Ecology MSc, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski". Caving Certificate, Bulgarian Caving Federation. Advanced Techniques in Caving, Bulgarian Caving Federation. Hi CPR Certificate / Berks County Red Cross, USA First Aid Certificate / Berks County Red Cross, USA Paragliding Certificate Assistant-editor Raptor Watch: A global directory to Raptor Migration Sites Restrictions: No None.

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Overview of your Sofia tour

This short tour provides the best intro to Sofia. In 3 hrs you will see the most important features and most beautiful buildings in the city center from different epochs. You will get an idea of the city's importance as venue for historical events with sometimes global consequences through the centuries.

Your Sofia tour itinerary

We will meet at your hotel or restaurant (if they are located in the center). We will walk to key landmarks and enjoy the best cityscapes. As a photographer I will also help you find the best point of view and can take professionally composed photos for you. We will visit / see: - St. George's Rotunda - one of the oldest operational churches in the world - key Roman ruins - St. Sofia cathedral that gave the city its current name - St, Nevski cathedral - one of the largest of its kind - the Sinagogue, the Mosque, the hot spring bath - the National Theatre, Library, Parliament - views of Vitosha Mountain and other smaller yet signifficant sites

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Transport details
Type: Walking

walking tour. Participants must be able to walk and stand for up to three hours. Total walking distance is about 3 km. There will be some breaks, allowing some rest on benches or at cafes.

What's included
Private Guide
Equipment: Binoculars, a pair of walking poles if needed
Perks: you will get a personal discount to my wall art and other photographs that you can order on my gallery
What's not included
Tickets
Food Drinks Snacks
Private Transportation
Meeting location

Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Could be at your hotel, restaurant (if centrally located) , at St. Alexander Nevski Square, St. Sofia church or other convenient location

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Architecture
History
Photography
Tour reference number
1396734
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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Who is this private tour in Sofia best suited for?

This private tour in Sofia is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city's rich history and beautiful architecture on foot. It's ideal for those who enjoy walking and can comfortably walk and stand for up to three hours. The tour is also kid-friendly, making it suitable for families. With Kamen R. as your guide, you'll gain deeper insights into Sofia's historical significance and capture stunning photographs along the way.

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Hours icon 3 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-4 people
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