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Communism Tours in Bulgaria
Communism Tours in Bulgaria
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Experience the Communist Bulgaria, as your guide brings the old Sofia back to life. Join our tours and get to know what the everyday life under the communist regime was like. The tour will be guided by a professional tour guide. Prices depend on group size. The tours could be in English, German, Spanish, Arabic and other languages.
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182tara04
Amsterdam, The Netherlands503 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
We booked online and the communication with Beni and her sister was quick and efficient. We booked a one day communist city tour and visited the major city sights as well as period housing and Soviet period monuments including the bell monument which was great. We had a great retro lunch at the rooftop restaurant in the Moscow hotel, that was great and a unique experience. Beni was very patient so we could take photos and she answered all our questions. Day two we went to Buzludzha, we knew from Beni it would be a challenge because of the weather and we agreed to take this on. We enjoyed many unique experiences on the way to Buzludzha. In reality the weather was worse than expected, blizzard, -15 and poor visibility but Beni and our driver Pepi went along with us. Big thank you for that. We had an unique experience in the mountain and we are grateful for that, even our phones froze! She looked after us well, with raki and food. She shared with us a lot of personal experiences of growing up in the communist period. Pepi was very professional and we felt safe all the time driving there and back. No hesitation to recommend Beni and the team, thank you!
Written January 2, 2020
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Rebecca S
Stockholm, Sweden2 contributions
Oct 2020
Really nice full day around Bulgaria with Beni and Betty! We contacted them on very short notice for a customized Buzludzha and Plovdiv day tour, and they responded promptly with great suggestions for a packed day program. The hours in the car were long, but they knew all the best little photo stops along the way, and also brought a lot of old material (newspapers, legal documents etc) from the communist era for us to look at. It was really like a day road-tripping with the gang, seeing both the historical and current-day Bulgaria. They even arranged the best weather for us ;) Absolutely recommend!
Written October 13, 2020
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Qayso
Dubai, United Arab Emirates8 contributions
Oct 2022
Yes, this is what you're looking for.
This is the best tour I had in long time, the trip was to Buzludzha monument and all the attractions along the way.
The team was professional and amazing in every way, Albena is the best guid you could ask for, very knowledgable, informative and kind.
I would recommend the trip to any tourist going to Bulgaria as it's a must see monument, and I would strongly recommend going with N-Vision especially if your guid is Albena.
Thank you.
This is the best tour I had in long time, the trip was to Buzludzha monument and all the attractions along the way.
The team was professional and amazing in every way, Albena is the best guid you could ask for, very knowledgable, informative and kind.
I would recommend the trip to any tourist going to Bulgaria as it's a must see monument, and I would strongly recommend going with N-Vision especially if your guid is Albena.
Thank you.
Written November 9, 2022
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Thank you for the great feedback, Qays, we appreciate it. We enjoyed traveling with you as well. Thank you too and you are always welcome to Bulgaria.
Written November 12, 2022
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Guido
2 contributions
Sep 2022
I didn't take the "Communism Tours in Bulgaria", organized by N-Vision, but I went to the Rhodopes on a trip, organized by the same team. Beni is a fantastic guide, driver (!), and coordinator, and it was fun to travel around in the breathtaking mountains. She is listening to the traveler's wishes and expectations, trying to realize as many of them as possible, and eventually, she's super transparent when it comes to communication, costs, options and impossibilities.
The tailor-made trip was great in many ways: food, sightseeing, accommodation, etc. Even the music in the car was great, some retro Bulgarian popsongs from the 1950s, which I liked a lot. She helped me to find out the songs on the internet, so that I can listen to them back at home, bringing back memories of the Rhodopi!
The tailor-made trip was great in many ways: food, sightseeing, accommodation, etc. Even the music in the car was great, some retro Bulgarian popsongs from the 1950s, which I liked a lot. She helped me to find out the songs on the internet, so that I can listen to them back at home, bringing back memories of the Rhodopi!
Written October 12, 2022
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Jennifer W
Denver, CO17 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
I enjoyed this trip so much because Cveti and her sister Beni organized a fantastic itinerary and Cveti, who was my guide, was flexible with what we did. We got to see so much and take on unexpected journeys. More than that, it was very enjoyable traveling with them. I’m so happy that I booked the tour and got to explore Bulgaria with Cveti and occasionally, Beni.
I felt like I really experienced Bulgaria on this trip rather than just going there as a tourist. I was a tourist of course, and saw tourist locations, but I also got to experience talking with Cveti and Beni and seeing off the tourist route things, such as a small winery I went to near their hometown.
This was an excellent trip because they showed me so much and traveling with Cveti was like visiting Bulgaria with a friend.
I felt like I really experienced Bulgaria on this trip rather than just going there as a tourist. I was a tourist of course, and saw tourist locations, but I also got to experience talking with Cveti and Beni and seeing off the tourist route things, such as a small winery I went to near their hometown.
This was an excellent trip because they showed me so much and traveling with Cveti was like visiting Bulgaria with a friend.
Written October 3, 2023
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Onga
1 contribution
Jun 2022
The tour is super interesting in itself but Beni made it special. She's very enthusiast and funny and that makes all the process of visiting the sites more interesting. I've been very happy to discover the story of Sofia and Bulgaria through this tour.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
Written June 7, 2022
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Jesus
Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Spain2 contributions
Apr 2022 • Solo
Highly recommended. I spent a great day outside Sofia visiting the amazing Buzludzha monument. Beni is very laid back and has great knowledge of the communist time in Bulgaria. The whole day felt like spending the day out with a couple of friends. Would recommend it to anyone.
Written April 19, 2022
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Travel242764
Edmonton, Canada1 contribution
May 2024 • Solo
Had the most incredible journey to Buzludzha with Beni and Pepi!
Not only is this abandoned monument spectacular to see in person, but there are plenty of fascinating stops along the way you will be shown to make for one of the best day trips you can experience. But of course, this is also all thanks to the tour company; the transport is comfortable and stress free, the guides have so much knowledge about the history of the region to add plenty of context to what you are seeing, and there are vintage materials (newspapers, magazine, photos, and more!) provided to help illuminate Bulgaria’s past.
Highly recommended. You will be well taken care of!
Not only is this abandoned monument spectacular to see in person, but there are plenty of fascinating stops along the way you will be shown to make for one of the best day trips you can experience. But of course, this is also all thanks to the tour company; the transport is comfortable and stress free, the guides have so much knowledge about the history of the region to add plenty of context to what you are seeing, and there are vintage materials (newspapers, magazine, photos, and more!) provided to help illuminate Bulgaria’s past.
Highly recommended. You will be well taken care of!
Written May 25, 2024
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Jim J
Calgary, Canada15 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
If you have any interest in the Soviet era, this trip is an absolute must-do. I was in Sofia with my friend, and Beni, our tour guide, took us through a lot of the monuments from the Soviet era (and other eras!) found in Sofia. She was professional, knowledgeable, and honestly, a lot of fun to be around. Her English is excellent, and she knew exactly where to go and what to do. Between the Bells monument, Socialist museum, Sofia city center, Rotunda of St. George, central antique market (by the way, it's an absolute hidden gem!), Nevski cathedral, lunch at the "Soviet" Racketa.....Trying to absorb all of this history without this tour would be a huge mistake. Beni was truly an outstanding tour guide.
I would very highly recommend this tour.
I would very highly recommend this tour.
Written September 4, 2018
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Gblaq78
Jouy en Josas, France38 contributions
Aug 2019
We had the chance to visit Sofia as well as the Rila monastery with Betty a few days ago. She is very nice, we had a lot of fun while discovering this beautiful city (church, mosk, Roman ruins etc.). We were luck that the weather was good. Betty really knows what she's talking about and we can see that she enjoys her job as she is happy to make people discover her country.
Thanks Betty :)
Thanks Betty :)
Written August 20, 2019
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Hi, does your tour to Buzludzha include the sightseeing inside the building? Many thanks
Written May 25, 2018
When I was there, a hole had been cut in the concrete and people were crawling through to illegally enter the building. I have heard there is security guard there now. There is falling concrete inside and I think they believe it is too dangerous to enter, though people find a way in to look and take photos.
Written November 4, 2018
Hi, does your tour to Buzludzha include the sightseeing inside the building? Many thanks
Written May 25, 2018
Hi, no, we do not enter inside. We do our tours with sightseeing of Buzludzha only from outside. Since recently there is also a policeman there.
Written May 25, 2018
Hola, me interesa el tour y quisiera saber si hablan español. Visito Sofìa a fines de mao y principio de junio. Muchas gracias y hasta pronto!
Written April 24, 2017
Tenemos guías en español. Escríbenos a info nvisiontravel com
Written April 24, 2017
lascorz13
Province of Lleida, Spain
I'd like to know the price from Sofia to Buzludzha (I'm on my own, but I don't care if somebody else joins the trip) and if I can do it on Wednesday 17th.
Thank you
Written August 11, 2016
paseloquepase
Tokyo, Japan
I would you like to go to Buzludzha from Sofia this summer.
How much is it?
Written July 15, 2016
Please send us an email and let us know when you will be in Bulgaria.
Written July 16, 2016
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