The 9 Best Cave Tours in Bulgaria

1.Tour to Lovech, Devetaki cave & Krushuna waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

You’ll travel from Sofia to northern Bulgaria for Devetashka Cave, Krushuna Waterfalls, and Lovech’s Covered Bridge and medieval fortress. Expect about 10 hours on the road, a moderate amount of walking, an English-speaking guide, and a small group when available. Lunch is not included, so bring money for food and plenty of water.

“I had so much fun on this day trip - it was a great opportunity to see cool sights that I would have not seen otherwise. Our tour guide, Mihail, was fantastic - knowledgable, kind, and catered to whatever the group wanted. I definitely recommend this trip!”

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2.3 Caves tour – Saeva dupka , Eyes of God cave & Devetashka Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend about 10 hours exploring three remarkable Bulgarian caves with a professional English-speaking guide. Saeva Dupka has five galleries, Prohodna features the famous Eyes of God openings, and vast Devetashka Cave reaches 60 meters high. Pickup from your Sofia hotel or apartment is included, with groups limited to 15.

“I had booked this the night before. I received a call that it was overbooked due to site glitch. They offered me another tour that went to one of these caves, waterfalls, and city of Lovech. I really wanted to see Eyes of God, and they accommodated that on the trip. I was picked up five minutes early by Ivan. Two couples from Malta were on the trip as well. It was raining, and we went to Devetashka cave first. Didn’t know Conan the Barbarian and Expendables movie filmed here. Next was Krushuna waterfalls. Next was Lovech where we had lunch and went up to see the fortress. Last was…”

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3.Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Spend about eight hours traveling from Sofia to Rila Monastery and the Cave of St. Ivan Rilski. You’ll have time to explore the monastery, use an online audio guide, and walk through the forest to a sacred cave and spring. English-speaking guides such as Anthony, Lyubomir, Krisa, and Todor have led this outing.

“With my husband I visited the monastery of Rila and the cave, nothing short of perfect organization and a special thanks to Viator and especially to the guide Zechariah very professional and at the same time nice and pleasant It will remain a beautiful memory of the. Bulgaria, Sofia and the beautiful monasteryAuto-translated”

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4.The Cave of Saint John and Rila Monastery – Shuttle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $30

Travel from Sofia to UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery, hear stories from guides such as Antonio or Tuny, then walk 15 minutes to Saint John’s Cave and its spring. This eight-hour English-language shuttle tour costs $30.04 and leaves at 9:00 a.m. from the Vasil Levski Monument.

“Rila is a wow. Boyana is small. St. John cave only if you enjoy hiking. Antonio is a great guide and very knowledgeable. We set off at 9am and got back at 530pm”

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5.Day tour to the Natural wonders Belogradchik Rocks & Venetsa cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $118

Travel northwest from Sofia with an English-speaking guide such as Maria or Vess to see Belogradchik Fortress, the strange red-rock formations, and Venetsa Cave. The 11-hour trip includes round-trip transport, water, helmets, and guiding. Bring sturdy shoes, budget for lunch and entrance tickets, and expect a long but rewarding day.

“I was lucky to be in a private tour with Vess . Very nice guy and has a lot of knowledge. We had a lovely weather. Beautiful view . It was a Ling day but worthwhile”

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6.Day tour from Sofia to Skopje, Matka Canyon and Vrelo cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $191

Leave Sofia at 7:30 am for Skopje with a driver-guide such as Vess, Georgi, or Vasilin. Visit Mother Teresa’s memorial, the Old Bazaar, Macedonia Square, and historic mosques and churches, then take a scenic boat ride at Matka Canyon toward Vrelo Cave. Bring your passport. The boat ticket and meals cost extra.

“Great tour with a great guy called Georgi. :-) He really has a deep knowledge about the interesting facts and shared plenty of good information! He guided everything really well, we were quite happy! :-)”

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7.Day tour to Rila monastery, hiking to the cave of St. John and Boyana church

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Travel from Sofia to Rila Monastery, walk through the forest to St. John’s Cave, see Boyana Church’s remarkable 13th-century frescoes, and taste Bulgarian wine. English-speaking guides such as Marin, Nadya, Demeter, and Velko have made this a highly personal day, though the group may reach 30 people.

“One of the highlights was the visit to the magnificent monastery, set in a breathtaking location. The beauty of the monastery and its surroundings is truly impressive, and our guide shared the rich history and fascinating details of the site. The trail to the cave was peaceful and accessible. Our guide always respected the pace of each participant, ensuring that everyone could enjoy the walk comfortably and safely. Before visiting the Boyana church, we stopped for coffee at a cozy spot. The service was exceptionally friendly, and the desserts were delicious, providing a perfect moment of rest. We learned a lot about Sofia and Bulgaria with the information provided by…”

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8.The Eyes of God natural wonder Saeva Dupka cave and Glozhene Monastery day trip from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $114

Travel from Sofia into Bulgaria’s Balkan Mountains for Prohodna Cave’s famous Eyes of God, a 1.5-hour loop walk, and a guided visit to cool, humid Saeva Dupka. A private driver and local caving guide handle the long transfers, with Glozhene Monastery adding a memorable cultural stop.

“Very good private tour. The guide was very knowledgeable about the the places we has visiting, arrived at our hotel 15 minutes early which was good, also I needed a taxi to the ski resort after the tour which they was very helpful with recommendations. I would highly recommend this tour. We loved it !!”

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9.Private Day Trip to Krushuna Waterfalls and Devetashka Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $216

Leave Sofia at 9:00 a.m. for a private, English-language day trip to Krushuna Waterfalls and Devetashka Cave. Your driver-guide handles the road while you walk beside mineral pools, see a 20-meter cascade, enter a bright karst cave, and stop for lunch. Hotel pickup, WiFi, and air-conditioning are included.

“Credo sis stata troppo costosa 260 euro pranzo escluso non vale l'escursione. Meglio scegliere monastero di rila o il tour dei laghi”

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