The best tour featuring Sofia's history, archaeology and culture in Bulgarian and European context

As one of the oldest cities in the world, Sofia has a lot to offer in terms of cultural and historical heritage. One can easily get confused as to what is important to see during a short trip. This tour gives you the extract of thousands of years of history in an easy-to-digest form. I'll show you the must see highlights and their place in European context. I'll also spare you some time-wasters with little importance, so that you have more time for what really matters. I will also show you the Parliament building and will tell you of my personal involvement in the events that eventually led to EU membership. The itinerary will depend on weather conditions, the amount of time and your preferences. I will customize the tour so that you get the most out of it.

We will visit key sites in the center of the city such as: - the St. George rotunda which is the oldest building of its kind in Bulgaria and one of the oldest operational churches in the world. The history of the church is connected to the history of the city and the region in an amazing way. - Roman-time city walls, baths, and Constantine's quarter - the National Theatre and others. - We can also visit some of the cultural sites in the foothills such as the Dragalevtsi Monastery, the Boyana Church or/and the Historical Museum. And possibly see some unique art work in the Archaeological museum. The exact itinerary can be customized according to your preferences and interests. It also depends оn factors beyond control on the day of the tour such as working hours changes, traffic, etc.