Sofia Celebrates World Tourism Day with 17 Free Tours

On September 27, World Tourism Day will be observed under the motto “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” This year, Visit Sofia invites residents and visitors to participate in 17 completely free tours around the capital. All routes are walking tours or use public transport – a small step toward more sustainable travel.

Tour at the National Palace of Culture, guided

Start times: 10:30, 13:00, 15:30
Duration: ~2 hours
Language: Bulgarian
Free access with prior registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visit-sofia-tickets-1743300040349?aff=oddtdtcreator

Walking tour “Sofia for Beginners in 55 Steps”

Start: 10:00
Meeting point: Mausoleum of Prince Alexander I Battenberg (81 Vasil Levski Blvd.)
Duration: ~1 hr 50 min
Language: Bulgarian
Free access with prior registration: https://forms.gle/wxXacYT9gPuQWcjJA

Tour by Retro Tram

Start times: 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00
Start/End stop: Central Bus Station (stop number: 2665)
Route: Central Bus Station – Journalist Square – Central Bus Station
Duration: 60 min
Free access – until full

Tour by Double-Decker Bus with Guide

Start times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00
Start/End stop: St. Alexander Nevsky Square (stop number: 6439)
Duration: 40–50 min
Language: Bulgarian
Free access – until full

Tips for Sustainable Participation

• Choose walking or public transport.
• Bring a reusable water bottle.
• Discover Sofia’s fountains and green spaces.

Come with friends, family, or simply out of curiosity – the initiative is open to everyone who wants to celebrate World Tourism Day in Sofia.