The 7 Cycling Tours in Bulgaria to Book First

1.Adventure bike tours in Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71Our pick

Meet Sofia Social Adventures at 3:00 pm on Tsar Shishman Street for an English-language ride through central Sofia. Your bicycle is included, and the route links the National Palace of Culture, Ivan Vazov Theater, South Park, Borisova Gradina, and Lovers Bridge before returning to the starting point.

“Fun afternoon cycling around the city of Sofia. We explored lots of the parks and covered way more ground than we would have if we were walking. I’d recommend the tour.”

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2.Bulgaria Cycling Day Tours – country & sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $69

Ride a bicycle or requested e-bike beyond Varna with guide Deyan and your private group. Routes may follow the breezy Black Sea coast or quiet country roads, with possible stops at Ovech Fortress, Shabla Lighthouse, or Nikolaevka’s old church. Bikes, helmets, water, and an energy bar are included, while e-bikes cost 17 EUR extra.

“Deyan was a responsive host and very accommodating to the things we wanted to do. He was a great guide , providing interesting and useful information. Definitely recommend this trip!”

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3.Private Sofia City Tour by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · from $45Best value

See central Sofia by rented bicycle with an English-speaking guide, riding through Boris Garden, Loven Park, Yuzhen Park, and other city sights. The private format keeps the outing to your group, with an e-guide, equipment, and optional pickup. Allow two to three hours, bring water, and expect some street crossings and stairs.

“De prijs is een schande, waren hele slechte fietsen en hebben vernomen dat deze maar 6€ kosten en dat er heel weinig geld naar de begeleider gaat maar alles bij jullie blijft, 279€ is schandalig!”

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4.Vitosha Trail Hunter Bike Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $115

Escape Sofia for an 8-hour guided mountain bike day on Vitosha. Your guide matches the route to your skill and interests, from cross-country riding to enduro and downhill trails. Hotel pickup, drop-off, a snack stop, and 4 to 6 hours of riding are included. Bike rental costs extra.

“So we ended up in Sofia for a cheap winter city break hoping to find some Christmas markets etc but it turns out they don't really do that in Sofia. After walking around the city for a day it became clear that there wasn't much to do (unless uRead more”

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5.Rila Monastery Bike Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $178

Ride from Sofia into the Rila Mountains with guide Orlin, passing vineyards, villages, and shaded roads before visiting Rila Monastery and St. Joan of Rila’s cave. The route suits all biking levels, with van support if the climb gets hard. Hotel pickup, bike, and helmet are included. Lunch and wine tasting cost extra.

“Orlin and the Bike company did a great job on this tour. He picked us up at our hotel at 8:30 a.m. and then we drove about an hour or so to a spot at the base of the Rila Mountains. He had nice mountain bikes and helmets and we were on our way. The first part was rolling and often flat as we made our way to the small town of Rila. We biked through town and then it was mostly uphill from there. But, Orlin gave all of us the option of riding in the van if the biking got too tough. We biked up to Rila Monastery,…”

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6.Private Mountain Biking in Vitosha from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $93

Leave Sofia for Vitosha Mountain on a private, English-guided mountain-biking outing. You will ride a hardtail bike with a helmet, follow your guide along mountain trails, and pause for views toward Rila Mountain. Hotel pickup and transport are included when you choose the privately guided option.

“I normally do hiking tours, but saw this one and was interested. I made the right choice booking this tour. It was an absolute blast. The guide was great and will work with you no matter your experience.”

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7.Rent E-Bike in Belogradchik or Vidin

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $45

Choose a mountain or road e-bike in Belogradchik or Vidin, then follow an electronic guide along one of more than 25 suggested routes. Your rental lasts from one to eight hours and includes a charged bike, route planning, logistics help, and optional guiding. Confirm the meeting point and child-bike availability before arrival.

“Unfortunately a very bad experience: The local operator was not flexible about the time for the rental and did not provide the bikes at the place indicated. Worst: I have repeatedly asked for a bike for my 10 year old son and was not told that it is not available until we arrived at Read more”

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