šŸ‡§šŸ‡¬ Free and Free-ish Things to do in Sofia, Bulgaria

šŸ‡§šŸ‡¬ Free and Free-ish Things to do in Sofia, Bulgaria

Emma | Where's Emma Now
Sofia is a great city for budget travel! The cost of living is lower than Western Europe, making your money stretch. Want it to go even further? Here are the best free and free-ish things to see in Sofia! On this guide, youā€™ll get: - an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot - 11 free sights and spots to check out in Sofia - 2 free walking tours and how to choose between them (or do both!) Before you buy: everything on this list is included in the Ultimate Guide to Sofia, so if you want restaurants, lodging, day trip ideas, and general Bulgaria travel tips as well, choose that instead!
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Bulgaria's capital is the perfect weekend getaway. Great food, fascinating history, and interesting architecture hits the trifecta!

Free Walking Tours

The best way to explore is always with a walking tour. I like to do these on the first day, the first morning if possible because they give a ton of info on the parts of the city youā€™ll want to explore more. It also takes you to the major monuments and sites that you should see, but donā€™t need a ton of time there.Ā 

I did a Free Sofia Tour and loved it! The guides are funny and knowledgable, and it gives a great overview of the history without getting too detailed.

A quick soapbox moment: please tip your guides! Theyā€™re called free tours, but the idea is that your guide is working for tips. They just took you around their city for hours, giving you all their expertise. Even if you can only tip a bit, it helps.Ā 

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Emma | Where's Emma Now
Amateur Italian, travel advisor, and adventurous eater! Iā€™m a travel creative living in small town northern Italy, and I've been planning travel for over 15 years. I've lived on three continents and visited over 40 countries, so I'm passionate about helping travelers experience the best of a location, no matter where! I love both/and travel: I want to see the big sights AND the local hangouts, the big cities AND the small towns. Iā€™d love to help you do it too! If youā€™re going to Rome for the first time, you donā€™t need me to tell you to see the Colosseum. But you might want me to tell you if itā€™s better as a guided tour or on your own, what add-onā€™s are worth the money, and what are the extra secret things your ticket can get you! My favorite part of travel is eating well: finding the local haunts, tasting a new wine, and trying the local dishes. Amazing food doesn't have to be expensive: sometimes the best of a place is in the street food! But if it is a splurge, I'll make sure it's worth every penny. I'd love to work with you to create the trip of your dreams! āœØCurrently on maternity leave, so I'm not offering custom services at this time. If you're interested in working with me when I'm back, email me at admin@wheresemmanow.com to join my email list! āœØ
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Digital Map
Fully interactive, digital map for finding places nearby
12 places
12 hand-picked places with notes from the creator
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Sofia, Bulgaria
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