Sofia (Pop. 1 231 622) has been the capital of the Republic of Bulgaria since April 3, 1879. It is the permanent seat of the National Assembly (the Parliament), the President, The Council of Ministers, the central governing bodies of various agencies, political parties and public organizations. Sofia accommodates the largest scientific and cultural institutions - the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia and 17 other higher educational institutions and colleges; The National Palace of Culture (NDK), the National Art Gallery, the St. St. Cyril and Methodius Library, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, many museums, etc

1. Experience the spiritual energy of the most beautiful churches in the capital
- Alexander Nevsky Temple Church - the largest on the Balkan Peninsula
- St. Sofia Church - one of the oldest churches in Sofia, which gave its name to the city.
- St. George Rotunda - the oldest building in Sofia, included in UNESCO's World Heritage list
- Boyana Church - beautifully preserved monument of Bulgarian medieval art with over 240 murals, also entered in UNESCO's World Heritage list
- Sofia Synagogue - the third largest in Europe.

2. Learn about the rich history of the country by visiting Sofia's most famous museums
- National Historical Museum - one of the largest historical museums on the Balkans, preserving over 650 cultural monuments
- Ethnographic Museum, with over 50,000 artifacts illustrating the life and traditions of the Bulgarian people.
- Archaeological Museum - the oldest museum in the country and one of the largest in Europe

3. Do not miss the symbols of Bulgarian art and culture
- National Art Gallery with over 3,000 artworks by famous Bulgarian artists
- National Opera and Ballet, where you can hear world-famous stars and watch original ballet performances
- Ivan Vazov National Theater - an institution with 100 years of history

4. Visit emblematic places where you can feel the pulse of the capital
- The open-air bazaar at the Alexander Nevsky Square
- The park in front of the National Palace of Culture (NDK)
- Vitosha National Park - the mountain which is the local's favorite haunt

5. Delight in the verve of Bulgarian folklore and taste traditional Bulgarian hospitality by visiting an authentic Bulgarian restaurant.

 
Departure at 9.00 a.m. from the National Theatre "Ivan Vazov". Advanced booking is required. Highlights of the tour: St. George Rotunda, the Administration of the President, the National Archeological Museum, the 16th century Banya Bashi Mosque, St. Nedelya – old metropolitan church, the National Theatre, the former Royal Palace (now housing the National Revival Art Gallery and the Ethnographic Museum), St. Nikolay Russian Church, the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, The National Assembly Square, where in the middle of the square sits the impressive Tsar Osvoboditel (King Liberator) monument erected in 1907 by the Italian sculptor Arnoldo Zocchi, The Holy Synod, St. Sofia Church, The Bulgarian National Gallery for Foreign Art, Alexander Nevski Cathedral – the biggest one in Bulgaria and according to many – the most spectacular building in Sofia. Duration - 2 hours. This tour finishes at Alexander Nevski Cathedral.