Overview
Many visitors to Sofia find it difficult to find their way to the National History Museum and the Boyana church. Not only will you be part of a small group, but you will also get a proper guided tour and have a great introduction for your following Sofia exploration.
At the National History Museum you will see some unique artefacts dating from the 7th Millennium BC. you will see some of the discovered oldest gold in the world, dated circa 4600 years BC and going to enjoy visiting one of the most important former Communist buildings in Bulgaria!
The Boyana church in its turn shows amazingly well preserved frescoes from the pre-Renaissance centuries introducing amazing and unexpected mastership, bright colours and nice and serenity of the images!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
In-vehicle air conditioning
All fees and/or taxes
Snacks
Any personal expenditures - souvenirs, meals, gratuities, etc.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
What to expect
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National Museum of History
1 hour 40 min
You will be part of a small group - people who are interested in learning about Bulgaria, our history, our culture, traditions, creation of the Cyrillic alphabet, Orthodox frescoes, etc.
We will drive for about 25 minutes starting from our meeting point and will arrive at the National History Museum. The building itself has its own history related to the Communist past. We will go through the different exhibition halls together, starting from prehistoric ages, learn about who are the Thracians, discover about the Cyrillic alphabet, Bulgarian National Revival and how Bulgaria turned into a Socialist state.
Having spent about 1 1/2 hour we'll drive for 10 minutes to reach Boyana church - one of the UNESCO sites in Bulgaria. -
Boyana Church
1 hour 10 min
The Boyana church is a museum revealing to us the quality of the pre-Renaissance art through the frescoes from the 13th century. During the 35-45 minutes spent at the site we will discover about the Palaiologan dynasty from the Byzantine Empire and how it affected the religious art development in Bulgaria. We are also going to discover the secret of Boyana church. Having finished our visit we will drive back to the city center for approximately 25 minutes.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Sofia).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
FAQs about Sofia - National History Museum and Boyana Church Guided Tour
Can I cancel Sofia - National History Museum and Boyana Church Guided Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours 15 min.
What's included?
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included?
- Snacks
- Any personal expenditures - souvenirs, meals, gratuities, etc.
Which places does it visit?
It visits National Museum of History, Boyana Church.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Bulgarian Licensed Guide
