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Sofia’s Centre: 7 millennia of secrets

created by Alex
a digital nomad with Bulgarian roots and a true explorer of the world.

€28,00
per group (1-5 people)
play anytime within the next 3 months

(19 customer reviews)
Did you know Sofia is one of the oldest capitals in Europe? Just imagine the amount of (secret) stories it has to tell. On this self-guided walk, you’ll discover poetry on the walls, be amused by a peculiar story of gold figures on the National Theatre, and refresh by the mineral water springs. Explore Sofia’s centre by solving fun location-based riddles and following in the footsteps of the creator with Bulgarian roots, Alex. You’ll come across ancient ruins, admire majestic churches and unlock stories of mighty empires and communist regimes that shaped the city over its rich history.

This playful walk across Sofia sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and often hidden – details around you. Whether you know the centre of Sofia or just start exploring here, this experience gives you a perspective on discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next.

  • 14 riddles.
    2,5 – 3,5 hours. 3 – 4 km.

    Start at the intersection of Ivan Vazov Street and 6ti Septemvri Street.
    End in front of ST Sofia Church and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

    Local wonders you’ll discover on this walk include: 
    The beautiful National Theatre and its architectural details.
    The wall-to-wall poetry project.
    The buzz of Vitosha Boulevard.
    Stunning landmarks: the medieval church of Sveta Nedelya, Roman ruins, and of course, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

    Play 7 days a week, during daylight hours (recommended). Public holidays excluded.

     

    You’ll receive an email with a link to your game. The link to the game is valid up to 3 months after the purchase. By tapping the play button your game magically opens in your phone’s browser. No downloads. Super easy.

    If it rains, take a break and wait for some sunshine, you can continue where you left off, or share the email with your teammates in case you run out of battery.

    We recommend playing in a team of 1-5 people.

    Check our frequently asked questions or read our terms & conditions.

  • Sofia’s Centre: 7 millennia of secrets
    “Great but the direction not always right or clear anyway great experience”
    December 2, 2023
    Sofia’s Centre: 7 millennia of secrets
    “Definitely a scavenger hunt! Some of the clues were unclear and the english translation is a little bit off. But all in all we had a lovely time exploring Sophia with this guide!”
    September 16, 2023
    Sofia’s Centre: 7 millennia of secrets
    “Fantastic initiative, learned a lot! Recommend 10/10.”
    August 26, 2023
    Sofia’s Centre: 7 millennia of secrets
    “It was fun to learn about the history of the city.”
    October 3, 2021
    Sofia’s Centre: 7 millennia of secrets
    “Nice way to discover the city!”
    August 19, 2021
    Sofia’s Centre: 7 millennia of secrets
    “It was educational and New.”
    July 28, 2021
    Sofia’s Centre: 7 millennia of secrets
    “We enjoyed the history lesson! Even though we have spent time in the city, this gave us a reason to explore more areas!”
    December 16, 2019
    Sofia’s Centre: 7 millennia of secrets
    “Pleasant surprise”
    October 25, 2019
    Sofia’s Centre: 7 millennia of secrets
    “Informative but fun!”
    October 20, 2019
    Sofia’s Centre: 7 millennia of secrets
    “The locations were super cool!”
    October 5, 2019
    Sofia’s Centre: 7 millennia of secrets
    “Adventure Discovery Quiz Walk History”
    September 21, 2019
    Sofia’s Centre: 7 millennia of secrets
    “Interesting gentle fun for alll”
    August 3, 2019
    Sofia’s Centre: 7 millennia of secrets
    “Fun, interesting, great”
    July 8, 2019

    • 1. Choose your game

      All our trails are created by locals. Buy the one that intrigues you the most. After the purchase, you’ll receive a link to your game via email.

      2. Ready, set, go!

      Go to the game’s starting location indicated in the email (play anytime up to 3 months from the purchase). Tap the Play button and the game will magically open in your phone’s browser!

      3. Find secrets

      With each riddle solved, new cryptic directions will take you from one hidden gem to the next. You’ll unlock local stories and recommendations on your way too!

      4. Win!

      Play for the fastest time and get listed on our leaderboard. Or, take your time and share your best adventure photo using #secretcitytrails. Both might lead to a free game!

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