Private tour in Sofia Philip S

Sofia city full day

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Philip S.

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Dear travelers, It is my pleasure that you are reviewing my profile and tours. I am a licensed tour guide, graduated in International Tourism - MBA. I am also a member of the Association of Bulgarian Tour Guides. Since 2002 I have gained the experience of creating tailor made itineraries and/or routes, professionally organize and do individual tours around Bulgaria, acting both as a driver and a tour guide. In the same time a am a proud father of two young boys, who, hopefully I will be able to show the world once they are grown up enough :) My services include guiding - giving the travelers rich historical and cultural information about the whole of Bulgaria, driving - providing airport transfers, as well as transfers to Bulgaria neighboring countries - Bucharest (Romania), Edirne, Istanbul (Turkey), Thessaloniki (Greece), Skopje, Ohrid (Republic of Macedonia - F. Y. R. O. M) Belgrade (Serbia) By choosing a personal tour guide you are actually choosing to have personal service, caring attitude and to receive up-to-date information about the daily life - a review over the economics, arts, education and health care in Bulgaria. I can also provide interpreting and translating services having more than 10 years experience. Licensed tour guide, licence #00384, issued by Ministry of Tourism of Republic of Bulgaria. Masters degree in International Tourism - University for National and World Economy - Sofia

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Overview of your Sofia tour

Sofia is one of the youngest capital cities in Europe. Yet it has a rich history dating from ancient times, combining it with Roman history in the same time looking very modern. If you have a day you can enjoy the city centre as well as see the vicinities - Vitosha mountain and visit the national museum of history together with the UNESCO heritage site - the Boyana church.

Your Sofia tour itinerary

Dear travelers, the full-day Sofia tour will introduce to you my native city in details - not only are you going to learn Sofia's rich history but also you are going to will be collected from you location in Sofia and transported up to the close-by Vitosha mountain. Our destination there is the "Golden bridges" area - this is how this unique boulder river in the mountain is known! On the way to Sofia downtown a visit to into the Boyana Church and the National Historical museum is planned which is going to provide you with full history of Bulgaria and you will see the biggest golden treasure of Bulgaria - Panaguyrishte golden treasure which presents nine vessels with the total weight of 6, 149 grams of pure 24-carat gold! After this fascinating visit we will continue with our Sofia city walking tour.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation

You will be collected from your hotel anywhere within Sofia. The car used for 1 to 6 people is a Toyota Previa/Estima/Tarago 6+1 seater. For groups over 6 persons an 8-seater will be hired (or bigger) at extra added expense!

What's included
Other: Included are: Usage of a vehicle with fuel and parking costs Driver and guide service Mineral bottled water 0.5 litre
Private Guide
Private Transportation
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Any purchases of a personal character.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

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Other details
Tour categories
Layover
History
Architecture
Museums
City Highlights
Tour reference number
71271
Languages
English
Bulgarian
Macedonian
Activity level
Minimal
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 modern charm with a local expert. It's ideal for those interested in both the city centre and its surrounding areas, such as Vitosha mountain and the UNESCO heritage site Boyana Church. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for those who prefer minimal physical activity.

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