The 11 Best Cave Tours in Bulgaria

1.Saeva Dupka, Devetashka and Prohodna Cave Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 74 reviews · 10 hours · from $106Our pick

Travel from Sofia to three of Bulgaria’s finest caves: Saeva Dupka’s sculpted chambers, Prohodna’s Eyes of God openings, and vast Devetashka. Expect a 10-hour day, small groups of up to eight, hotel pickup, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide such as Dimitar, Mihail, or Daniel.

“I booked this tour the night before our selected date. Was a little concerned that we may not get picked up due to being so last minute. Regardless, we were ready to go the next morning and hoping for the best. To our delight, our tour guide Mihail was at our hotel ready to give us a day trip full of amazing sights, and a delicious lunch stop. Mihail was amazing. He was very friendly and knowledgeable in many different topics. I had many questions and he was happy to answer them and extend on many conversations during the drive out to the sites. We were a little worried about…”

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

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

Spend about 10 hours exploring three remarkable Bulgarian caves with a professional English-speaking guide. Saeva Dupka has five galleries, Prohodna frames the sky through its Eyes of God, and Devetashka reaches 2,442 meters into the rock. Pickup from Sofia, entrance fees, and small-group travel are included.

“We took part in the Three Caves tour and it was a simply fantastic experience! The tour was private, it was just me, a friend of mine and the guide: a real added value. Ivan was an exceptional guide, super prepared, kind and very passionate. He was on time, picking us up directly from our hotel at 8:00 sharp. From the beginning he made us feel at ease and accompanied us with great professionalism for the duration of the excursion. The three caves really deserve to be seen: the first cave is the one where they filmed the movie I Mercenari 2, very suggestive; the second is undoubtedly the most…”

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3.Saeva Dupka and Ledenika Caves Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17 reviews · 8 hours · from $163

Travel from Sofia to two of Bulgaria’s finest show caves with an English-speaking guide. See Saeva Dupka’s five halls, Ledenika’s Concert Hall and Passage of Sinners, then make a wish beside its icy underground lake. Stefan has guided this route and adds useful local history.

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4.Prohodna, Saeva Dupka Cave and Glozhene Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 1 day · from $147

From Sofia, travel by car or van to Prohodna’s Eyes of God, hike near Karlukovo, explore Saeva Dupka’s decorated halls, and visit cliff-top Glozhene Monastery. English-speaking guides such as Velko, George, and Kiril have led this outing. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.

“We were re-booked to another adventure because it was overbooked. It went smoothly so no complaints”

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5.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

Travel from Sofia into Bulgaria’s Balkan Mountains to walk through Prohodna Cave, known for its Eye of God openings, and tour cool Saeva Dupka with a professional caver. Finish at 13th-century Glozhene Monastery. Door-to-door transport and English guiding are included.

“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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6.Private Day Trip to Krushuna Waterfalls and Devetashka Cave

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

Travel privately from Sofia to Krushuna Waterfalls and Devetashka Cave in an air-conditioned car with WiFi. Walk beside mossy cascades, swim in natural pools, see a cave filled with daylight and greenery, then take free time for lunch. An English-speaking driver-guide leads the day.

“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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7.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 am for Devetashka Cave, Prohodna’s God’s Eyes Cave, and the gentle forest paths of Krushuna Waterfalls. Expect a small group of up to 16, round-trip transport, coffee, water, and guides such as Iva, Georgi, or Alex.

“Definitely worth visiting! Views are fantastic! Kids enjoyed so much. Thanks a lot to our tour guide Iva! We had a great time!”

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8.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 two very different caves. Saeva dupka offers quiet chambers, Roman-era traces, and fine acoustics. Ledenika adds colored lighting and a 3D laser show. Hotel pickup, drop-off, admission, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“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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9.Lovech, Devetashka Cave, and Krushuna Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 9 hours · from $100

Travel from Sofia to Lovech, Devetashka Cave, and Krushuna Waterfalls in a small group of up to seven. An English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, transport, and entrance fees are included. See Lovech’s covered bridge and fortress, huge cave chambers, bats, and blue karst waterfalls.

“Had a great day and super nice guide. The waterfall and cave is beautiful!”

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10.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 for Prohodna Cave, the famous God’s Eyes, and Saeva Dupka’s sculpted halls. Finish at cliff-top Glozhene Monastery. A driver-guide such as Vanya or Velko leads a group of up to eight, with water and hotel drop-off included.

“The sites we saw on our tour were off the beaten path and truly hidden gems of Bulgaria. The caves were all marvels of nature and all unique. We had a great time with our tour guide, Vanya. She was really enthusiastic about the history and culture of her native Bulgaria and we really appreciated her company.”

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11.Lovech, Devetashka cave and Krushuna waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $91Best value

Spend a long day in northern Bulgaria with guide Ventsoslav or another licensed guide. Walk beside the green cascades at Krushuna, see the vast bat-filled Devetashka Cave, and explore Lovech’s covered bridge, fortress, and old quarter. Pickup, transport, and entrance fees are included.

“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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