Outdoor Things to Do in Sofia

Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.

4.5231 reviews in SofiaTrusted by 1M+ explorersSelf-guided · no booking · play offline

How it works

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Pick a Quest

Find an adventure that sparks your curiosity.

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Get the App

Download & sign up in seconds.

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Start & Play

Go to the start point and have fun!

What people have to say about quests in Sofia?

4.5

Based on 231+ Local Reviews

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Sarah Hall

Sofia Communism

Great way to see the city and learn about the communist history. We enjoyed the challenges & ended up in places we wouldn't have known to visit

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Kaleigh Williamson

Sofia's Hidden Gems: Sofia Obscura

fun game! really enjoyed

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ClareRT

Sofia's Hidden Gems: Sofia Obscura

had a few hours free after a ski-ing trip and catching a flight in Sofia, so stumbled across this Quest. really enjoyed it, learnt a lot about the city and saw things that we never would’ve done.

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Remco Kwint

Explore Sofia's Park: Help a Lost Squirrel Find her Way Back Home

nice!

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Katie Torah

Explore Sofia's Park: Help a Lost Squirrel Find her Way Back Home

on our first day in Sofia it has been great to learn about the history in an engaging and interactive way! very excited to participate in more :)

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Ways to explore Sofia with Questo

One app, one type of quest — different ways to play it.

As a scavenger hunt

Solve clues and puzzles at real Sofia landmarks. Race against the clock or take it at your own pace — and bring a group to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.

See all Sofia scavenger hunts

As a self-guided walking tour

A GPS-guided walking route with stories along the way. Play on your own schedule, stop and resume anytime — and once you've downloaded a quest, it works fully offline.

See Sofia walking tours

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Frequently asked questions

How do self-guided walking tours in Sofia work?
Download the Questo app, pick a walking tour in Sofia, and start walking. The app guides you with GPS to each stop, where you solve a clue or puzzle before moving on. Most tours take 60-120 minutes. No booking needed, start anytime.
How many walking tours are available in Sofia?
Questo currently offers 3 self-guided walking tours in Sofia. Prices start from €6.99 per person.
Do I need to book a walking tour in Sofia in advance?
No, Questo walking tours are self-guided and available anytime. There is no booking, no fixed time, and no guide to meet. Just open the app when you are ready and start exploring Sofia at your own pace.

Discover Sofia on foot with Questo's self-guided walking tours. Follow clues past the golden domes of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, through the ancient Serdica ruins, and along bustling Vitosha Boulevard. Two thousand years of history in a walkable city centre, explore at your own pace.

About Sofia

In Sofia, Questo turns a walk through this destination into a self-guided city game. Pick one of 3 active Questo quests, follow clues on your phone, solve puzzles, and unlock a story as you move from stop to stop. There is no guide to meet and no fixed start time, so you can begin when the day works for you. Sofia works well for travelers who want more than a checklist of sights. Each quest gives you a route, a reason to look closer, and small challenges that make the city feel interactive. Use the game as a playful way to plan time around local places such as the Monument of Saint Sofia, the National Assembly of Bulgaria, and the National Gallery. It suits couples, families, groups of friends, and solo explorers who like flexible outdoor activities. Choose a compact set of walking games, pause whenever you want, and turn time in Sofia into a walk with a plot.