The 9 Best Cycling Tours in Bulgaria

1.Adventure bike tours in Sofia

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at 3 pm on Tsar Shishman Street and ride through Sofia’s center, South Park, Borisova Gradina, NDK, the National Theater, and Lovers Bridge. A bike is included, the route ends where it begins, and the group may reach up to 100 people.

“We were not able to go on this tour at the last minute as my my husband was sick. I felt bad that we put out the tour operator but they were very understanding and ask if there was anything he could do to assist. We did not request a refund nor was onel offered.”

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2.Bulgaria Cycling Day Tours – country & sea

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

Cycle by regular bicycle or request an e-bike for an extra €17 as you explore Varna’s countryside and Black Sea coast. Guide Deyan adapts the route to your fitness, time, and interests, with stops such as Ovech Fortress, Shabla Lighthouse, and Nikolaevka’s 1847 Orthodox church.

“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.Adventure bike tours in Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Meet near Serdika metro and ride a new bicycle through Sofia’s center, parks, and major landmarks. An English-speaking guide provides a helmet, reflective jacket, water, local tips, photos, and a souvenir video. The pace is relaxed, but many stops are brief sightseeing pauses rather than full visits.

“De activiteit was echt geweldig. We waren maar met z’n tweeën waardoor we alle aandacht kregen. We hebben enorm veel geleerd over Sofia, de geschiedenis en de cultuur met allerlei leuke feitjes. We zouden deze tour voor iedereen aanraden.”

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4.Electric Bike Tour in Veliko Tarnovo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.)

Ride an electric bike through Veliko Tarnovo and the cobbled village of Arbanasi with an English-speaking guide. Expect steep streets, scenic overlooks, historic sights, and round-trip hotel pickup. Damyan has guided some outings, adding local history and practical help along the way.

“Get into the saddle of this brutal WWII-looking electric monster and start exploring the steep hills and narrow streets of Veliko Tarnovo! Luckily I was the only one who booked so Damyan's attention was focused on me - and he made the tour even more exciting with interesting remarks about the history and the present of the numerous landmarks we have visited. Last but totally not the least - the price was quite affordable compared to other tours I took in Bulgaria this time”

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5.Private Sofia City Tour by Bike

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

Start near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and ride Sofia’s central parks with a rented bicycle, equipment, and an English-speaking guide. The route includes Boris Garden, Loven Park, and Yuzhen Park, with an e-guide for extra sightseeing detail. Pickup and drop-off are available with the privately guided option.

“We zaten keurig op de afgesproken tijd te wachten op onze gids. Toen deze 15 minuten te laat was gebeld met het bedrijf. Deze vertelde dat zij de tour hadden geannuleerd een dag van tevoren. Ons hadden ze niets laten weten. De reden de slechte "gevaarlijke" weersomstaRead more”

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6.Rila Monastery Bike Tour from Sofia

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

Ride from Sofia’s hotel pickup to the Rila foothills, then cycle rolling roads, villages, vineyards, and a long downhill valley route. Guide Orlin drives support, offers a van when needed, and leads your Rila Monastery visit. Bikes, helmets, lunch, and winery tasting are handled separately.

“My wife and I took this Tour with Orlin on 26 August. The other posts provide the relevant details - a fantastic day out! Whilst the temp was around 31 degrees, the uphill cycling takes place before lunch in the cooler part of the day. Also, at least 50 of the cycling is shaded by the trees, so there's no need to think that you'll be sweating your way up to the monastery! Orlin's a lovely guy and a great / knowledgeable companion for the day. If you enjoy cycling, take this Tour - you won't be disappointed. Mike.”

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7.Private Mountain Biking in Vitosha from Sofia

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

Spend about four hours mountain biking on Vitosha above Sofia. Your private English-speaking guide leads the way, with a hardtail bike, helmet, e-guide, and city pickup included when you choose the privately guided option. The route also offers views toward Rila Mountain.

“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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8.Rent E-Bike in Belogradchik or Vidin

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $45

Choose a brand-new electric mountain or road bike in Belogradchik or Vidin, then follow built-in navigation on a route designed for your plans. You get a charged bike, route support, and optional guiding for one to eight hours. Confirm child-bike availability before booking.

“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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9.Quad Biking Experience in Bulgaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $126

Meet Green Valleys Tours near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, then ride a quad bike through the broad valleys of Rila Mountain. Your one-hour session includes the ATV, helmet, and protective clothing. Pickup may be arranged in advance, and the activity suits different ability levels.

“Excellent experience, definitely worth the money. Nice smooth drive with quad bikes backed by excellent views and sites would definitely recommend!!”

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