Our cultural walks include different aspects of architecture, history, life and traditions of Sofia – the capital of Bulgaria. Below are some of the walks we organize. If you and your friends or guests want to have a private walk on some of these topics, you can contact us. Together we will explore the immense diversity of Sofia. You can also check our regular walks.
Archaeological Tours:
- New excavations in Sofia
- National history museum – how the restorers work?
- The western gate of Roman Serdica – found and lost, and found again
- Underground Sofia – what is down under?
- The Archaeological treasures in museums in Sofia
- Excavations 2016 – the most interesting facts, artefacts and stories
- Early Christian Archaeology and Architecture in Sofia (4th – 8th century AD)
Architectural Walks:
- European Sofia
- Art Nouveau architecture in Sofia – the surprising face of early 20th Capital
- Bulgarian National Romanticism (Central Baths, Holy Synod, Sofia University Theology School, Church of St. Nicolas)
- Art and decoration from late 19th and early 20th c.
- The Art of Stone in Sofia
- Russian Architecture of Style in Sofia
- American Architecture and its influences in Sofia- small but remarkable!
- Vienna Architecture and influences in Sofia
- Italians work in Sofia
- Ottoman Heritage in Sofia
- Sofia Religious Architecture
- Orthodox Christian Architecture in Sofia
- Old Sofia between Slivnitsa and Dondukov boulevards – decay and dignity
- Architecture treasures west of Maria Luisa Boulevard
- Sofia between 2 wars – development of modernism and new European styles
- Sofia of 1950s – Stalinism from public to private architecture and life
- Socialist Architecture in Sofia
- Tour of Sofia Corruption – before and after
- Sofia Cemetery – Art and History of Bulgaria
- Sofia metro tour – metro stations with different faces
- Transportation and Communication in Old Sofia of late 19th and early 20th century
- Old Tram Tour of Sofia
- Sofia Famous Architects:
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- Vienna Architects of late 19th and early 20th century
- Architect Lazarov – The French Style in Bulgarian architecture
- Architect Fingov – The Romantic Architect of Sofia
- Architect Vasilyov and Architect Tsolov – The most productive Duo in Sofia architecture
- Architect Ovcharov – The Style and Character
- Architect Belkovski – Too modern to be accepted easily
- Architect Parashkevanov – Keep Going despite of difficulties or How Sofia Opera was built
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Architecture and buildings:
- The Former Royal Palace – A Trip to the Former Glory
- Sofia University – the temple of education
- The National Opera – a stroll among the beauty of costumes and decors
- National theatre Ivan Vazov – stories from behind the red curtain
- National Library and the National Fine Arts Academy – something more than letters and colours
- The National puppet theatre – when the puppets talk
- National Palace of Culture (NDK) – Depot of socialist era art
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral – from the Crypt to the Belfry
- A visit to the Courthouse – a place of history and justice
- Military club and Military school – today we march!
- Baths in decay, museum in progress! – Tour of Sofia Central Baths
- Sofia Cemetery’s Heritage of Art
Famous streets in Sofia: Stories, Gossip, Architecture and Art
- Rakovska Street – Sofia “Broadway”
- Ruski Boulevard – The Golden (Tiles) street of Sofia
- Oborishte Street
- Shipka Street
- Shishman Street – the street behind the Horse’s tail
- September 6th Street – The former centre of Sofia
- Vrabcha Street – Dignity of Sofia “aristocracy”
- Moscovska Street – Or the Short Cut to the Centre!
- Graf Ignatiev Street and Slaveykov Square
- Positano and Alabin – The European Streets of Sofia, where Justice Meets Art
Industrial Heritage in/out of Sofia:
- Old factories of Sofia – last memories of the Bulgarian 20th c. Bourgeois
- Pancharevo Water Power Plant – the very first one in Bulgaria
- Kremikovtsi – the Monster of Horror or the Flagman of Bulgarian Communist Industry (a Special Tour)
- The Art in Factory
Orthodox Art Treasures in/out of Sofia:
- Boyana Church- the Art in Deep
- Ilienski monastery – a small piece of the Holy Mount Athos of Sofia – part I
- Kremikovski monastery – a small piece of the Holy Mount Athos of Sofia – part II
- Spas monastery in Lozen – a small piece of the Holy Mount Athos of Sofia – part III
- German monastery – a small piece of the Holy Mount Athos of Sofia – part IV
- Dragalevtsi monastery – a small piece of the Holy Mount Athos of Sofia – part V
- Eleshnitsa monastery
- The Valley of Nishava – Mediaval Monasteries and Churches
- Monasteries along Iskar Gorge – the Hidden Jewels of Art and Architecture
- Zemen monastery – everybody is talking about Boyana, but let’s have a look here!
- Mediaval and Post Mediaval Churches in and out of Kyustendil- New European Art and History Trail
- Boboshevo – the Old Centre of Medieval and Post Medieval Art
- Revival Samokov – The Art of Icons and Woodcarvings
- Rila Monastery – The Living Heart Of Bulgarian Spirit
- Rila monastery – Treasures Away of the Tourists Noise
- Rozhen Monastery
- Troyan Monastery
- Best Woodcarved Iconostases:
- Samokov
- Pazardzhik,
- Gumoshtnik
Religion:
- The Underground necropolis at St. Sofia church
- The best of Library and Church History Museum
- The Building of the Seminary
Urban Ethnic:
- Ottoman heritage in Sofia
- Jewish heritage in Sofia
- Armenian culture in Sofia
- Aromuni in Sofia
- Tales from a ghetto? Visit to the Roma quarter of Sofia.
- The unknown Knyazhevo – what hidden spots we can find there
Urban Art and Culture:
- Money talks – a visit to the Bulgarian national bank
- The clocks of Old Sofia – time is ticking away
- Sofia Cemetery – the History from 19th to 21st century
- The communist monuments in central Sofia – the symbols of controversial past
- The photo archive of the National library – the modern history of Bulgaria in never shown pictures
- Military history museum – English military artefacts
- The Lozen babushki – authenticc songs from Shopluka
- The national folklore ensemble Philip Kutev – tradition in style
- Musicolivnitsi in Sofia – visit to the Conservatory and Music school
- Contemporary art – visits to artists’ ateliers
Literature Walks:
- Writers and poets of early 20th century (Vazov, Yavorov, Petko and Pencho Slaveykov)
- Sofia of 40-s – Nikola Vaptsarov, his Life and Poetry
- Lozenets of Writers
- Borisova Gradina – the Glory of Bulgarian Literature
Music of Bulgaria:
- The Divane of Orthodox Singing
- Authentic Festival of Koprivshtitsa – August 7-9
- Village Folklore: Rhodope, Shopluk, Thracia, Strandja , Balkan Mountain, Dobroudja, Danube Valley, Vlachos folklore
- The Virtuoso of Roma: The best Roma musicians meet us!
- Traditional Weddings: Music and Dances
The least known museums of Sofia – for science, literature, nature, fun….
Famous museums through the back door
Sofia Mineral Springs – drink and heal
Shopping Therapy:
- Ladies’ market (Jenski pazar) – the flavours of the Orient
- The markets of Sofia – on a hunt for healthy and cheap products
- Flowers and Decoration in cheap way
- The antique shops of Sofia – brush the dust
- In a search for treasures – visit to the authentic flea market in Malashevtsi
Parks and gardens of Sofia – the Lungs of the Green City:
- Vrana park and Palace – the forgotten Green Paradise of the Royal park
- Zaimov Park – greenery and modern art
- King Boris III garden – history in sculptures
- The Green Memory of the City
- Bears’ Day in the Zoo (on St. Andrew day)
Eat and Drink:
- Sofia best chefs – Gourmet Tours for Food Connoisseurs
- Lunch in Style – From Appetiser to Dessert Tour
- Sofia Restaurants in Style
- Sofia Black Spots
Traditional Cuisine & Cooking Weekends (see separate list with 12 programs):
- Old traditional recipes cooking demo
- Visit to Private Homes in nearby Villages. The Granny Food Taste
- Codgers of Sofia’s villages
Bulgaria is laughing:
- Hitar Petar and Nastradin Hodja Trips
- Baj Ganyo’s Trips Rose Oil, Elections, Customs and More
- Gabrovo – the Home of Humor
- Pizho and Penda (and Pendo behind) – Or The Shopi Philosophy
