Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tours
There are a number of free tours you can join to explore Sofia and the surrounds, run by
enthusiastic local volunteers; donations, to keep these enterprises going, are much appre-
ciated. Some hostels organise day trips for guests.
Rila Monastery is awkward to visit in one day by public transport from Sofia, so an or-
ganised tour may be more convenient. However, renting a car or even chartering a taxi for
the day may be cheaper for a group of two to four people.
WALKING TOUR
Free Sofia Tour
( 0886 993 977;
www.freesofiatour.com
; 11am & 6pm)
Explore Sofia's sights in the
company of friendly and enthusiastic English-speaking young locals on this guided walk.
No reservation is needed, just show up at the meeting place, outside the Palace of Justice
on bul Vitosha, at 11am or 6pm. Walks take around two hours.
CYCLING
Sofia Bike Tour
( 0885 523 630;
www.sofiagreentour.com
;
10am, 11am & 5pm Apr-Nov)
Discover
Sofia on two wheels, on free one-hour tours led by English-speaking guides, departing
from the front of the Ivan Vazov National Theatre (
Click here
)
at 10am. Bring your own
bike, or borrow one free of charge. Three-hour tours depart at 11am and 5pm, and cost 10
lv for bike rental.
Boyana Hiking Tour
( 0885 523 630;
www.sofiagreentour.com
;
tours 10 lv; 11am Apr-Nov)
The same
people who run the bike tours (and with the same meeting point) also run this guided four-
hour hike, taking in the wild countryside around Boyana Church. The fee covers the re-
turn minibus to Boyana. Longer hikes are also offered.
HIKING
OUTDOORS
Zig Zag Holidays
( 02-980 5102;
www.zigzagbg.com
;
bul Stamboliyski 20-V; 9.30am-6.30pm Mon-
Fri)
Offers all sorts of tailor-made outdoor activities, including hiking, climbing, caving
