2 Dining Experiences in Bulgaria to Build a Day Around

1.Sofia by Night Panoramic Tour with Dinner and Folklore Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $161Our pick

See Sofia after dark by air-conditioned minivan, with stops or photo opportunities at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the King Liberator statue, the Russian Church, National Theater, Presidency, and Borisova Garden. Then enjoy a Bulgarian dinner and folklore show. English-speaking guides such as Denitsa, Deni, Peter, and Maria have received strong praise.

“I was picked up promptly by a very charming young man in a air conditioned car with two lovely Chinese ladies sat in the back. We did a tour of Sofia and the guide was informative and friendly. He helped the Chinese ladies who ,as it well known, like to take lots and lots of pictures. During the walk around the city centre not only did he help fellow travellers who were lost but aided a lady who had fallen on the cobbles. the folklore dinner was certainly different and the rakia to start with certainly helped. i was lucky as the ladies didnt care for it so I helped…”

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2.Private Sofia Night Tour with Bulgarian Folklore & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $110Best value

Spend about four hours seeing Sofia after dark, then sit down to a four-course Bulgarian meal with music and folk dancing. The private-guided option includes hotel pickup, transport, and a guide. The self-guided choice does not. Expect brief landmark stops, limited interior access, and a restaurant show that may include modern songs between folk performances.

“Excellent excursion with private guide. We toured Roman ruins, historic buildings, hot springs, all with the corresponding explanation. The guide was clear, respectful and accurate. Then we went to a restaurant where we had dinner and saw a very entertaining dance show. It was very interesting. Thank you!!!Auto-translated”

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