Self-guided Discovery Walk in Sofia's Center - 7 millennia of secrets
Do this because
- Explore Sofia during this interactive Discovery Game
- Solve riddles at each stop of this digital treasure hunt
- See ancient ruins and majestic churches
- Learn about the city's history on an exciting adventure
- Receive recommendations for local activities, bars, and restaurants
What to expect
On this interactive discovery experience across Sofia, you will solve riddles via a web app in your phone’s browser. After you start your adventure at the intersection of Ivan Vazov Street and 6ti Septemvri Street, you will be faced with 14 riddles that will lead you from one spot to the next, unveiling local recommendations, fun facts and the city's history. You will receive all the information you need for your tour in an e-mail after the booking.
Are you planning to explore one of the oldest capitals in Europe? Turn it into a playful adventure by going on a treasure hunt! Look for answers to entertaining riddles in ancient ruins, majestic churches, and other mysterious spots to feel like Indiana Jones and Lara Croft combined. Along the way, you will learn stories of mighty empires and communist regimes that shaped the city. The hotspots you will discover during this game include:
- The beautiful National Theatre
- The wall-to-wall poetry project
- Buzzing Vitosha Boulevard
- The medieval church of Sveta Nedelya
- Roman ruins
- The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
This game is suitable for friends, couples, families with kids and team buildings. Enjoy being together while exploring a city, be creative and use your imagination to find the city’s secrets!
Important to know
- This is a self-guided city discovery experience. No guide will be waiting for you at the starting point
- You can play in a team of 1–5 people. You can share the link with the other team members. Only the team captain will enter the answers
- Right after booking, you receive the play link to the City Trail (sent by email from Secret City Trails)
- This trail is available in English only
- The link is valid for 90 days, starting on the date you booked the activity for
- It is strongly recommended to play during daylight hours
- Discover the city at your own pace, take as many breaks as you like
- You can pause the game: once started, you have 15 days to finish
- You need internet connection and a little data. You'll play on your browser. No app download is needed
- Start at the intersection of Ivan Vazov Street and 6ti Septemvri Street
- End in front of ST Sofia Church and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
What’s included
Private tour
Map
Digital guidebook
Small group experience
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Secret City Trails
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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