Self-Guided Walking Tours in Sofia

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

How it works

1

Pick a Quest

Find an adventure that sparks your curiosity.

2

Get the App

Download & sign up in seconds.

3

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.

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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

Explore Bulgaria’s vibrant capital with Questo's self-guided walking tours and city treasure hunts. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and immerse yourself in interactive stories as you wander through Sofia’s ancient ruins, Orthodox cathedrals, and lively boulevards.

From mystery games in the historic center to clue-filled adventures along Vitosha Boulevard and through Borisova Garden, each quest blends sightseeing with immersive storytelling. You will visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. George Rotunda, National Palace of Culture, Ivan Vazov National Theatre, and hidden gems like Yellow Brick Road — all at your own pace, with no guide required.

Perfect for couples on a European getaway, families with kids, groups of friends, or solo travelers, Questo turns "things to do in Sofia" into live, interactive adventures. Start anytime, pause for banitsa or coffee, and experience Sofia’s history, culture, and charm in a way you will never forget.