The 14 Best Cave Tours from Sofia

1.Tour to Lovech, Devetaki cave & Krushuna waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Travel from Sofia into northern Bulgaria for Devetaki Cave, Krushuna Waterfalls, and historic Lovech. Your English-speaking guide handles the long drive, local history, and timing, with guides such as Ivo, Laura, Daniel, and Theodor among those used for this tour. Expect about 10 hours, moderate walking, slippery steps, and a Bulgarian lunch at your own cost.

“Good to be picked up from hotel. Comfortable minibus, group size 5 adults. Circular walk to waterfall. Scenic, but could get very crowded. Quite a lot of walking and many slippery steps throughout the whole trip. We visited several caves all with different features. Zero accessibility if you have a mobility impairment. A full day trip. Bring plenty of water. On our trip being driven at 150km/hr on several occasions was interesting, as was the driver not using windscreen wipers for a while.”

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2.3 Caves tour – Saeva dupka , Eyes of God cave & Devetashka Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $108

Leave Sofia at 8:00 am for three striking Bulgarian caves: Saeva Dupka’s five galleries, Prohodna’s famous Eyes of God openings, and vast Devetashka Cave. Expect about 10 hours on the road, hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide such as Ivan, Angel, or Laura, and a moderate walk over uneven ground. Food is not included.

“Superb excursion, well worth it. Angel, our tour guide was wonderful and full of knowledge not only about the caves but Bulgarian history. We learned so much from him throughout the day. Truly, an exceptional guide. The caves themselves were a sight to behold-stunning and truly majestic. I’ve been to a lot of caves around the world but must admit, these took my breath away. The tour tempo was perfect, we were not rushed, had plenty of time to tour the caves and had time for a very nice lunch at a restaurant Angel recommended. A definite 100% satisfaction rating on all levels.”

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3.Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Spend about eight hours traveling from Sofia to Rila Monastery, one of Bulgaria’s most important religious sites, then walk through the forest to St. Ivan of Rila’s cave and holy spring. An English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, parking, and a cloud-based audio guide are included. Wear shoes with good grip.

“Wonderful tour from the organization to the tour guide, would recommend and hope to have the opportunity to book another trip again. Anthony was a great guide, friendly, kind, gave a very good description of the important points to see, good sense of humor. The driver was amazing driving very safely too.”

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4.The Cave of Saint John and Rila Monastery – Shuttle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $30

Travel from Sofia to UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery, then walk 15 minutes through the forest to Saint John’s holy cave and spring. Choose a 40-minute English guided visit with guides such as Antonio or Tuny, or book transport only for more time on your own. The day lasts about eight hours and costs $30.04 per person.

“Rila is a wow. Boyana is small. St. John cave only if you enjoy hiking. Antonio is a great guide and very knowledgeable. We set off at 9am and got back at 530pm”

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5.Day tour to the Natural wonders Belogradchik Rocks & Venetsa cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $118

Travel from central Sofia to Belogradchik Fortress, the famous red-rock formations, and Venetsa Cave on an 11-hour English-language tour. Guides such as Vess and Maria have led personalized outings, with helmets, water, and transport included. Bring lunch money, sturdy shoes, and extra cash for the fortress and cave admission.

“The tour guide took the two of us in a private car to the fortress &rocks and onto the cave. We had enough time to take photos”

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6.Day tour from Sofia to Skopje, Matka Canyon and Vrelo cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $191

Leave Sofia at 7:30 am with a driver-guide such as Vess, Vasilin, Georgi, or Vesselin for a full-day trip into North Macedonia. See Skopje’s Mother Teresa Memorial, old bazaar, mosques, churches, and grand central square, then take a scenic boat ride at Matka Canyon. Bring your passport. The boat ticket, meals, and entrance fees cost extra.

“We spent an amazing day with this tour from Sofia to Skopje and Matka! Deep dive into history, breathtaking views, and an extremely knowledgeable and fun guide who made the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommended!”

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7.Day tour to Rila monastery, hiking to the cave of St. John and Boyana church

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Travel from Sofia to Rila Monastery, walk through the forest to St. John’s cave, visit medieval Boyana Church, and sample Bulgarian wine. The English tour lasts about 7.5 hours, includes transport, water, coffee or tea, and a guide. Guides such as Marin, Nadya, Velko, and Demeter have been praised for their history knowledge and flexible service.

“Great day out with Nadya, who took us to the monastery, wine tasting and the Boyana church in her car. Sadly as we were only a party of 2, we didn’t get to do the normal wine tasting, but we were given two bottles of wine instead. Hearing about the size of the tasting (three full glasses), I’m great full it didn’t happen - in that heat, I’d have passed out. Nadya was great, and I’d highly recommend going on this trip if visiting Sofia - beautiful scenery on the drive, and fab to get out of the city. We’re not religious, but enjoyed the architecture and information about the…”

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8.The Eyes of God natural wonder Saeva Dupka cave and Glozhene Monastery day trip from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $114

Leave Sofia for Prohodna Cave’s famous Eyes of God, walk through Bulgaria’s largest cave passage, and take a guided tour of cool Saeva Dupka. A private driver/guide handles the long transfers, while a professional caver leads the second cave visit. Finish at 13th-century Glozhene Monastery before returning to Sofia.

“Very good private tour. The guide was very knowledgeable about the the places we has visiting, arrived at our hotel 15 minutes early which was good, also I needed a taxi to the ski resort after the tour which they was very helpful with recommendations. I would highly recommend this tour. We loved it !!”

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9.Private Day Trip to Krushuna Waterfalls and Devetashka Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $216

Leave Sofia at 9:00 for a private, 9-hour nature trip in an air-conditioned, WiFi-equipped car. Walk the mossy cascades and natural pools at Krushuna Waterfalls, then explore the open, green-lit chambers of Devetashka Cave. A professional driver-guide handles transport, with free time for lunch.

“Credo sis stata troppo costosa 260 euro pranzo escluso non vale l'escursione. Meglio scegliere monastero di rila o il tour dei laghi”

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10.Wilderness experience- Kroshuna waterfalls with Devetashka and God’s eyes cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $131

Leave Sofia at 7:30 a.m. for a 10.5-hour trip to three striking natural sites. Walk through Devetashka Cave, see the twin openings of Prohodna’s God’s Eyes, and follow the easy trail at Krushuna Waterfalls. Air-conditioned transport, water, coffee, and tea are included. Guides may include Iva, Georgi, or Alex.

“An absolutely amazing day we will cherish in our memories. Our guide made the day so full telling us so much about the history, nature and life in Bulgaria and took us to incredible natural sights that we would have never found ourselves if we rented a car. We highly recommend this trip, it was excellent value. We felt lucky to have such an amazing guide too - Georgi was super friendly, knowledgeable and fun. A huge thanks to him for looking after my family and I for the day and giving us a wonderful experience.”

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11.Saeva dupka and Ledenika Caves Day-Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $142

Travel from Sofia across the Balkan Range to Saeva dupka and Ledenika Caves. You’ll see Roman-era traces, old legends, stalactites, stalagmites, and Ledenika’s indoor laser show. English-speaking guides such as Mike and Georgi add local context, while hotel pickup and drop-off keep this 9-hour outing simple.

“The best tour I had in a while. You get to see two interesting caves and the amazing Balkan mountain around Vratsa! The first cave was unique and relaxing, and the second one has a really nice laser show. My guide Mike, was amazing. He is well informed about the place, very polite, and told me a lot about Bulgaria. We had a lot of fun talking together. Recommended tour if your like caves and mountains.”

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12.Hiking to Eagle’s Eye and Devil’s Throat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $105

Travel from Plovdiv into the Rhodope Mountains with an English-speaking guide, hike about an hour to Eagle's Eye, eat traditional food in Trigrad, and visit Devil's Throat Cave. The small group has up to eight people. Guide Ivo is praised for his history knowledge, while the cave and mountain views are the day's main rewards.

“Highly recommended trip - we had Ivo as our guide and he was incredible - background in history and knows a lot about the places he took us to. Eagle's Eye is absolutely worth the hike and Devil's Throath needs to be experienced - photos don't do it justice and words aren't enough to describe it. The restaurant was also amazing - the food they serve is next to none both in quality and taste. We had a slight issue with card payment at the end but it got resolved very very quickly by the staff - they were very polite and got it sorted literally by the next morning…”

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13.Day Tour: God’s eyes cave, Saeva dupka cave & Glozehne monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $140

Leave Sofia at 8:00 am for Prohodna Cave, famous for its two eye-shaped openings, Saeva Dupka Cave with its unusual formations and concert acoustics, and cliff-top Glozhene Monastery. An English-speaking driver-guide such as Vanya or Velko leads a group of up to eight in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Our journey to the Eyes of the God in Bulgaria was elevated to extraordinary heights, thanks to our exceptional tour guide, Velko. His unparalleled blend of humor and deep knowledge kept us engaged and entertained throughout the entire excursion.”

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14.Lovech, Devetashka cave and Krushuna waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $91

Spend a long day beyond Sofia with a guide such as Ventsoslav, visiting the green cascades at Krushuna, vast Devetashka Cave, and historic Lovech. A maximum of seven people keeps the ride personal. Hotel pickup, transport, guide service, and entrance fees are included, while food is not.

“Excellent day trip. Wonderful place. Tour guide Ventsoslav did a great job. I happened to be alone in this tour but it was excellent all the same.”

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