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Sofia’s Centre: 7 millennia of secrets

created by Alexa digital nomad with Bulgarian roots and a true explorer of the world.
17 reviews

28,00 per group (1-5 people)

Play anytime within the next 3 months

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.

We know you’ll love our experiences, but if this is your first, rest assured - you can solve up to three riddles and still get a full refund, or in case of the Wonder Walks - all subscription plans come with one week free trial. See our T&Cs here.

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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.

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17 reviews for Sofia’s Centre: 7 millennia of secrets

  1. Team Vuoristo

    no comment
  2. Magnificent Four – 2

    no comment
  3. Dark spies

    Great but the direction not always right or clear anyway great experience

  4. Team Cottbus

    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!

  5. ZIMT

    Fantastic initiative, learned a lot! Recommend 10/10.

  6. BG & NL finest

    It was fun to learn about the history of the city.

  7. Vince & Femke

    Nice way to discover the city!

  8. On the Road team

    It was educational and New.

  9. Pjamy

    no comment
  10. One Love

    We enjoyed the history lesson! Even though we have spent time in the city, this gave us a reason to explore more areas!

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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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