Communist Walking Tour of Sofia
Find out what it was like on the eastern side of the Iron Curtain by joining our Communist tour. A 45-year-long period compressed in about 3-3.5 hours, including factors that led to it and its aftermath. The main goal is to present this controversial period of history in an objective and informative way.
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Stop At: Sofia Court House, bul.Vitosha 2, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
The first stop of the Sofia Communist Tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 365 Association Sofia Tours, Corner of Alabin Str. and 2 Vitosha Blvd., Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
The Palace of Justice in Sofia is the starting point of the Sofia Communist Tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Orthodox Church Saint Parascheva - the Old "St. Petka", Tsar Kaloyan 9, 1000 Sofia Center Additional entrance from Saborna street, Sofia Bulgaria
A hidden church. Religion during the Communist period.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Presidency Building, 2 Dondukov Blvd, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
The arrival of the Soviet Army in Bulgaria.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Former Bulgarian Communist Party Headquarters, Sofia Bulgaria
The Largo Complex in the heart of Sofia. Story of the Red Star and Statue of Lenin.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: City Garden, Next to Alexadar 1 Square, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
The story of the Mausoleum
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: National Art Gallery, 19 Fevralya St., 1 Giant yellow palace in city center, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
The building of the Former Royal Palace during the early communist days.
Stop At: Soviet Army Monument, in a park near Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd, Sofia Bulgaria
Sofia's most controversial monument and graffiti art. Early uprisings against the communist regime.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: National Palace of Culture (NDK), bul.Bulgaria 1, Sofia 1404 Bulgaria
Sofia's biggest communist landmark and a famous cultural hub.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Berlin Wall, 1, Bulgaria Square, Sofia 1463 Bulgaria
Final stop of the tour. The story of how it all ended.
Duration: 15 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
04:00 PM
Duración: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Lugar de comienzo: Sofia City Court, Old City Center, bul. "Vitosha" 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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