was born in the very heart of Sofia. After graduating an English Language High School he went to study Industrial Management in Germany where he spend 7 years. Meanwhile he did internships in the Czech Republic and Belarus and had the chance to travel throughout Europe. After graduating in March 2010 he came back to Sofia to start a new life. In August the same year he also started organizing the first free English language walking tour in Sofia. Currently he is working as sales engineer at a representative of a German company. If you are lucky enough to be part of only German-speaking group, he would be glad to show you around in your mother language.

was born in the Bulgaria's "sea capital" - Varna. However, Sofia has been her home for a few years now. She studied and worked abroad for 7 years in Germany, Greece and Southeast Asia before deciding to come back. During her studies in Mannheim, Germany, she founded a Bulgarian students organization together with other Bulgarian students. Probably the first time she got really enthusiastic about meeting people from all over the world was during her erasmus semester in Athens. Vanya is now working as a Marketing Director in a small Bulgarian company. In her free time she enjoys playing the violine, dancing Irish dances and playing tennis. Travelling has become her passion for life and she's currently discovering the Couchsurfing network. Travelling also made her realize that one of the best things she could do for Bulgaria is to show all visitors how beautiful and diverse the country is. Besides her fluent English, she speaks near-native German (you might get a German-language tour if you are lucky) as well as basic Spanish and Greek.

was born and raised in the old city centre of Sofia. His father used to be a tourist guide so travelling runs in his blood. After graduating in International Relations at Sofia University he spent almost two years abroad working and studying. A traineeship in Brussels was followed by a Master's degree in EU Law in the Dutch city of Tilburg and a summer school in the Czech capital. Diversity is key to his life. After all, he has worked as an office coordinator, international news reporter, freelance translator and currently has a full-time job in consulting in Sofia. His extensive collection of quotations is one of his main hobbies but he also enjoys sports like swimming, tennis, skiing and even started doing some yoga. Fan of good food, good drink, good friends and good times. Speaks fluent English and could understand if you BS behind his back in Spanish or French.

is a professional tourist guide with four years experience. Her favourite foreign language is French, but she really treasures English as the modern 'lingua franca'. She often practices both as a freelance translator and interpreterer (among her clients are foreign soccer stars in Bulgaria). She loves Sofia and is really eager to guide you in this amazing city where a plethora of civilizations have left their specific trace. Dima has participated in quite a lot of student and volunteer projects, including Habitat for Humanity. She is responsible for human resources at Sofia's branch of one of the biggest interdisciplinary student associations in Europe - AEGEE. Dima has isited over 20 countries and can tell you 'hello' and 'cheers' in a number of languages. Currently finishing her studies in law at Sofia University and polishing her German language skills.

is a free-willing, non-smoking and open-minden young person, always up for a challenge or a change. History is her passion and travelling is her life (or vise versa). She has lived in Sofia for 6 years so far and has discovered the magic of this cosmopolitan city combined with the mystery of decades of history. She was born by the sea (in Varna) where she was working with tourists for 5 years as a tour guide, party guide and advertiser. Deni has a bachelor degree in History at Sofia University and had her practice in Moscow. After her first publication she decided to get a doctor's degree, too. Now she's getting her master in Tourism Management. She has gained experience in organizing conferences and seminars, taking part in student organizations and different academic projects. She is fluent in English, Russian and German. Hobbies: reading, movies, photography, traveling. Sports: badminton, cycling, volleyball.

was actually born in Ukraine but he lived long enough in Sofia to know some obscure nooks and their long forgotten stories. He studied in the Balkan High School with a major in culture and traditions of the Balkan peoples, ancient and medieval history and philosophy so he would be more than happy to provide you with an angle on past local events. Moreover, he proceeded with his higher education by combining his various interests and studying media and communications, economics, politics and diplomacy. A certified tour guide, currently he is working as a project coordinator at the Vitosha Nature Park Directorate but also has experience with event management, translations and consultancy work. At some point he also participated in a Work&Travel programme in the US. He will be more than happy to chat with you in decent Spanish or Greek and would also be able to find his way around in Russian and Turkish.

comes from an old Sofia family. Her great-grandfather was the chief treasurer of the Bulgarian National Bank. Raised in the capital, she first studied in a Russian school and later on at the age of sixteen she went to finish her studies at an English boarding school. She graduated with a degree of Politics and German from the University of Nottingham in 2010. Apart from living in England she has spent some quality time in Germany and Spain to enhance her language skills. At the moment she is an intern at the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria. She is very interested in politics and culture studies. Misha would like to pursue a career in the field of the social policies. She believes that the more new, different people she meets and the more different cultures and traditions she encounters - the more beautiful the world becomes. As cooking is one of her hobbies, make sure you ask for her advice on Bulgarian national cuisine and places to enjoy it.

is a history student at Sofia University. In 2010 he visited a free tour in Riga and that is how the magic started. Born on the sea coast in the city of Bourgas, he has lived in some other places as well, before finally ending up in Sofia. He's lived here for for more than 20 years and that's why he considers himself more or less a local. He studied in Sofia, then went to do a short military service and finished his Bachelor degree in History. His Master program is American and Transatlantic Studies. He was pretty excited to join the International Students of History Association in 2009 which gave him opportunities to combine his passion for traveling with his passion for history. Couchsurfing also contributed a great deal to his last trips and he is always excited to meet fellow couchsurfers. Among his other hobbies are soccer, movies and music. Having already attended quite a few free tours in Europe, he feels that he needs to contribute to the idea and he would gladly show you around.

is currently working as a journalist for one of the biggest Bulgarian daily newspapers - Dnevnik. He also often writes articles for the weekly Capital. He is almost done with his B.A. degree in Arabic studies, which explains his long stories in front of Sofia mosque. He is actually half Russian and has spent some years living in Russia. Recently he was also in Syria for a while. Krasi speaks four languages (Russian, Arabic, Bulgarian, English) so often freelancing as a translator and interpreter. Also, he is interested in everything about Middle East, Islam, geopolitics, but that’s just his professional life. Other than that he really loves hiking in Bulgaria and travelling around Europe. He listen to almost every kind of music possible. A perfect afternoon for him would be spent in the park with friends and good stories!

is a dangerous criminal, wanted by the police throughout the world. He is hiding under the cover of a volunteer guide in a small Eastern European capital. That is why he has grown savage-looking curly hair (soon to be transformed into dreadlocks) and covered parts of his body with piercings and tattoos. He has practiced as a broadcasting and writing journalist and photographer. Soon he would start a new degree in Latin American Studies and Human Rights. Loves hitchhiking, hiking, reggae, capoeira, camping and the seaside, of course. Lately, he is focused on finding the answer of universal questions such as – why isn’t the can of beer cold. He considers the Free Sofia Tour an amazing opportunity to share his knowledge and contribute to other travelers\' good experience. Last but not least, Petar is vegetarian and he is really proud of that fact.

studies Balkan languages and history at the University of Sofia. He discovered his passion for the Southeast corner of Europe after graduating a Spanish Language High School. Travelling for him is not just a hobby. He had the chance to attend other free tours in Europe, join the International Students of History Association in 2009 and experience unforgettable moments all over the world. This broadened his horizon and he realized one of the most precious things in life is the possibility to share the beauty of the world with other good people. He was born in the heart of Sofia and will be glad to show you around in his native city and make you part of its magic. You can approach him in English and Spanish, or if you prefer, use Croatian, Serbian or Romanian, which he constantly exerts himself to improve. His other interests include soccer, swimming and good music.

is the first and only 'foreigner' in our team but yet a true 'local'. Born in Skopje (Macedonia), at the age of 18 he decided to move to Sofia to study Engineering design. He has also lived in San Francisco for 2 years, working as a bike rental assistant in the biggest rental company on the West coast. Filip is currently doing his Master\'s degree in the Technical University of Sofia. While studying there, he initiated the reconstructing and designing of the first studio for graphic design and moulding in the uni. After living in Sofia and learning about the place and its history he fell in love with the city and its people! He is full of ideas how to make Sofia a better place for both its citizens and its guests. Filip is part of the team organizing the Water Tower Art Fest, for example. His raison d’etre - adventures, meeting new people and traveling around the world.