2 Days in Sofia: Free Walking Tours and Mountain Views

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πŸ“ Sofia, BulgariaπŸ—“ 2 daysπŸ‘₯ Budget travellers

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2Days
7Stops
2Meal tips
About Β£40-70 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Two days in Bulgaria's capital: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Roman Serdica ruins, Vitosha Mountain and bargain food.

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Day by day

The National Assembly Building in Sofia, Bulgaria under a clear blue sky.
1

City

09:30

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

A grand Orthodox cathedral.

πŸ“ Centre⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Free
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11:00

Serdica ruins

Ancient Roman streets in the metro.

πŸ“ Centre⏱ 45 minπŸ’· Free
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13:00

Lunch

Banitsa pastry.

πŸ“ Centre⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~€5
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15:00

Vitosha Boulevard

Pedestrian shopping street.

πŸ“ Centre⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Free
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerShopska salad and grilled meatBulgarian Β· $
Low-angle view of a Byzantine-style church in Sofia, highlighting its architectural features.
2

Vitosha

09:30

Cable car to Aleko

Mountain hiking.

πŸ“ Vitosha⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~€10
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11:00

Walk to Cherni Vrah

A day hike.

πŸ“ Vitosha⏱ 4 hoursπŸ’· Free
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17:00

Return

Evening.

πŸ“ Sofia⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Included
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchMountain hutBulgarian Β· $
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Cable car to Aleko

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereSofia Airport has metro line M4 to the centre.
πŸš† Getting aroundThe metro, trams and buses are cheap.
πŸ’· CurrencyBulgarian lev (BGN) or euro (€); check current currency.
πŸ—£ LanguageBulgarian. English is common.

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