Travel Through Time on Historic Trams
As part of the anniversary celebrations, historic trams from different eras will operate along a specially designed attraction route in central Sofia. Passengers will be able not only to ride the trams free of charge, but also to view them up close, take photographs, and explore their interiors while they are on display at Vazrazhdane Square.
Among the highlights is tram car No. 701, an iconic model from the 1980s that has been fully restored and will return to the tracks especially for this occasion. It will be joined by other historic tram cars, illustrating how Sofia’s public transport has evolved over the decades.
Scenic Route Through Central Sofia
The vintage trams will run on a circular route passing some of the city’s most emblematic streets and boulevards:
Vazrazhdane Square →
Hristo Botev Boulevard →
Alabin Street →
Vitosha Boulevard →
Knyaginya Maria Luiza Boulevard →
Hristo Botev Boulevard →
Vazrazhdane Square
Schedule and Frequency
- Operating hours: 14:30 – 18:30
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes
- Starting and ending point: Vazrazhdane Square
Departure times from Vazrazhdane Square:
- 14:30 – Trams 92 + 501
- 15:00 – Tram 35
- 15:30 – Tram 701
- 16:00 – Trams 92 + 501
- 16:30 – Tram 35
- 17:00 – Tram 701
- 17:30 – Trams 92 + 501
- 18:00 – Tram 35
- 18:30 – Tram 701
Practical Information for Visitors
- Participation: Free of charge
- Registration: Not required
- Suitable for: Families with children, history enthusiasts, photography lovers, and anyone looking for a memorable winter experience in Sofia
This initiative is part of the official celebrations of Sofia’s tramway anniversary and aims to make the city’s transport heritage accessible not in a museum, but in motion—right on the streets where trams have been an essential part of daily life for more than a century.
For tourists visiting Sofia in January, this event offers a rare opportunity to combine sightseeing with a living piece of the city’s history.
