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Hisarya, Starosel, and Wine Tasting Tour from Sofia
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Hisarya, Starosel, and Wine Tasting Tour from Sofia

By Zelanos Tours
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Ages 10-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Italian, Spanish
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  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Wine tasting
  • Transport by modern vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Thracian Temple Complex Starosel
What's not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities


Start:Traveller pickup offered.
    Pickup details
    • Pick up from any address in Sofia city
    Additional pickup options
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
    • Sofia, Bulgaria
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infant seats available
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 18744P56

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Children must be accompanied by an adult
      • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 18744P56

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      • Zelanos Tours
        142
        Sofia, Bulgaria
        Joined in May 2013
      • Maps51956755764
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Cave and waterfall trip
        Great trip, highly recommended to exist from the city and view beautiful scenery. Our guide Denitsa was perfect and completed our trip experience.
        Written 16 October 2024
      • B7607GJginac
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Special Night in Sofia
        We had a private tour with Nicolai! He was a great guide, easy to speak with about a variety of topics. He picked us up at our Airbnb, showed us the sights of Sofia and then took us to a beautiful Bulgarian restaurant near the Vitosha mountain. The food and show were fantastic! Definitely recommend for a special night in Sofia.
        Written 28 August 2024
      • Andrea G
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        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Absolutely unacceptable: DRUNK DRIVER!!!
        I would never recommend this company. The DRIVER WAS DRUNK or seriously hangover when arrived to my hotel. The almost fell when opening the door of the van, smelled of alcohol badly, almost fell asleep on the motor way, drove dangerously, had a really bad reaction time, could not speak properly. At one point we considered the possibility to switch places with him And the italian passenger (tourist) would drive the car instead of him, because we felt so much in danger. I immediately contacted the company And they sent another driver but Still, we had to stay in the van with him for almost 2 hours, anxious, overspeeding on the motor way, And fearing for our life basically. Absolutely outrageous!!!! I demand now some compensation on getyoirguide because I did not pay to endanger my life - obviously!
        Written 23 June 2024
      • 932ljubak
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        2.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nice view. But: No really guided tour! Disappointing! Guide spoke bad English and she had no knowledge about the spots.
        Trip on 17.03.24. I was picked up on time at 8:00 am with a pleasant Spanish group. (4 people) But: If I took a taxi and go by myself it would be the same! This guide is wrong in her profession! Unfortunately no really explanation about the spots, even if you ask for it. You get a paper flyer of Belogradchick fortress from the entrance office and less sentences in broken English about the spots. Apart from this: In Belogradchick you can’t pay by card or EUR only in Lew. (Including the restaurant). Unfortunately the clients will not be informed about this important issue. On the back tour I was asking to stop somewhere, that I can buy somewhere water, because I felt sick. Only after 2 hours she stopped and was annoyed by my request. This attitude is frightening! On the whole: Belogradchick Fortress and Venezia cave are really beautiful sightseeing places, but I recommend to do this trip with another company!
        Written 19 March 2024
      • 871ishitak
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A private tour for us!
        This was a great tour! We ended up being the only ones who had booked that evening, so it pretty much became a private tour of Sofia! The tour guide (Denitsa) gave us a lot of insights into the history of Bulgaria. The dinner at the end was really good! But you must call in advance and confirm dietary restrictions as the food is prepared by the time you arrive. The performance is for the whole restaurant, and they involve the guests so be prepared to shake a leg! Will definitely recommend!
        Written 26 November 2023
      • Mobile25956560393
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A visit to the Zemen monastery in Bulgaria and Orthodox Monastery Saint Joachim Osogovski in North Macedonia in style with a Mer
        What a fantastic trip with tour guide Peter who was extremely informative and such a safe driver. Would definitely recommend!
        Written 26 November 2023
      • O7957QXbobs
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sofia City Center and More
        Wonderful insights and special information on a city I had very little knowledge of, Sofia. So varied with a wide history.
        Written 21 November 2023
      • Antoaneta S
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Magical place!
        Undoubtedly, the Belogradchik rocks are one of the unique natural phenomena not only in Bulgaria and Europe, but also on a global scale. The most interesting and significant cultural monument in a historical aspect in Belogradchik is the "Kaleto" fortress. It is one of the best preserved fortresses in the country and a cultural monument of national importance. This ancient fortress was built among impenetrable rocks, when the Bulgarian state was not formed, and the Balkan Peninsula was within the boundaries of the Roman Empire.
        Written 3 November 2023
      • HeidiBoon
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great tour and guide
        A great tour - details a little vague on TripAdvisor but I contacted the agent who was able to clarify. Great guides whose name I cannot recall. Lovely to see the city at night with some information and then the restaurant / folklore evening was very enjoyable. Plenty of local food!
        Written 1 November 2023
      • 976Happytraveler
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great experience.
        My husband and I enjoyed our night tour of Sofia, followed by a dinner and folklore show. Seeing Sofia at night was great and added a different dimension to our trip. Our guide named Katrin Valkova was professional, knowledgeable and very pleasant.
        Written 12 October 2023
      • Elizabeth V
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Worth the Drive
        Very nice trip into the Bulgarian countryside with an interesting stroll around Plovdiv. Maria, our. guide, was very knowledgeable and accommodating.
        Written 25 July 2023
      • Emmybean1
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Awesome day trip with Filip and Rvi
        My husband and I joined another couple on a day trip to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi. The other couple spoke Spanish and we only spoke English. Our guide, Filip, was amazing the entire day, and exceeded our expectations. Filip conveyed so much information about the sights, in both Spanish and English, alternating between the two languages easily so both couples felt up-to-date with understanding the history of what was in front of us. We were picked up from our hotel in Sofia in a spacious Mercedes that was very clean and comfortable. Rvi was our driver and she was very patient and careful, especially when it poured while we were in transit and other drivers were doing silly things on the road. We thoroughly recommend this day trip, for seeing the old Veliko Tarnovo palace - fortress, the colourful Church of the Nativity and an old traditional house in Arbanasi. Filip and Rvi were both friendly and extrememly considerate and professional.
        Written 25 June 2023
      • W2836PFcarolp
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Night Tour of Sofia
        We enjoyed everything, but visiting with the guide and learning a little about life in general in Bulgaria was enjoyable. Of course the fold dancing was great and the dinner perfect. The restaurant impressive, Everyghing
        Written 7 June 2023
      • MissFi2013
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Tour of Sofia
        My husband and I were the only 2 booked on our chosen date so we in effect had a private for. Denisa was our tour guide and she was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. We thoroughly enjoyed hearing the history of Sofia. She also gave us some hints and tips of places to go while touring the city. The visit to the Bulgarian restaurant was interesting. Shopska salad followed by roast chicken and potatoes and a dessert. There were folk dancers and musicians which were entertaining. We then went outside for more entertainment. Denisa stayed with us for the evening so we got to know her quite well. We both enjoyed the evening and would recommend it to other travellers.
        Written 6 June 2023
      • gourmete2023
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sofia i beatiful
        Amazing tour in downtown Sofia - discovered new places in the small and charming city streets - had coffee in a amazingly cozy place called Tablespoonbg on Kniaz Boris I, 75. A day filled with a lot of pleasant encounters and positive vibes.
        Written 17 May 2023
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      Collinges M
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sept 2019 • Couples
      Very informative guide. We went to a few places and got some good walking in. Highly recommended for the history and wine lover. Culture Vultures would love this tour!
      Written 14 October 2019
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