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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
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Sofia
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Women should have their knees and shoulders covered in the Monastery.
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There are not many dining options around the Monastery - there are bakeries where you can enjoy pastry. As an alternative, you can always bring your own food with you.
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Bring cash with you (preferably local currency) – the shops and the restaurants in the area of the monastery accept mostly cash payments so it is important to have some money with you.
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Please warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them
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The visits within the Boyana Church itself are limited to 10 minutes per every group of 8 to 10 people. If you'd like to enter inside, you may also need to queue.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Join an 8.5–10 hour guided group tour to two UNESCO sites – Rila Monastery and Boyana Church. Enjoy a 40-minute tour at Rila Monastery, followed by 2.5 hours of free time for photos, museums, shopping, or lunch. At Boyana Church, admire its stunning 800-year-old frescoes with a brief guided visit.
Note: Women must cover shoulders and knees in the monastery.
Tip: On busy summer weekends, bring lunch from Sofia to save time.
*Boyana Church is closed on Jan 1, Orthodox Easter Sunday, and Dec 24–25. On these dates, the tour visits only Rila Monastery.
This tour offers a perfect mix of cultural heritage, scenic mountain landscapes, and insightful storytelling from your professional English-sp...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 10 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 10 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A trip to to Boyana Chuch and Rila Monastery depending on the booked option
Transportation by a comfortable bus/ minibus
Parking fees
English speaking guide OR driver, depending on the booked option
Boyana Church – Adults 6.14 EUR. Children over 7 years and students - 1.53 EUR
Rila Monastery museum & monk room entrance ticket- 4 EUR
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off
Meeting Points
Departure
bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7
The meeting point for the tour is Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7 . Ask for travel agency City Tour. Please be there at 8:40 am.
The van/bus departs at 9am and will not wait for you if you are late.
Return
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
(1036) Reviews
Sofia
About
Join an 8.5–10 hour guided group tour to two UNESCO sites – Rila Monastery and Boyana Church. Enjoy a 40-minute tour at Rila Monastery, followed by 2.5 hours of free time for photos, museums, shopping, or lunch. At Boyana Church, admire its stunning 800-year-old frescoes with a brief guided visit.
Note: Women must cover shoulders and knees in the monastery.
Tip: On busy summer weekends, bring lunch from Sofia to save time.
*Boyana Church is closed on Jan 1, Orthodox Easter Sunday, and Dec 24–25. On these dates, the tour visits only Rila Monastery.
This tour offers a perfect mix of cultural heritage, scenic mountain landscapes, and insightful storytelling from your professional English-sp...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 10 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 10 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A trip to to Boyana Chuch and Rila Monastery depending on the booked option
Transportation by a comfortable bus/ minibus
Parking fees
English speaking guide OR driver, depending on the booked option
Boyana Church – Adults 6.14 EUR. Children over 7 years and students - 1.53 EUR
Rila Monastery museum & monk room entrance ticket- 4 EUR
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off
Meeting Points
Departure
bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7
The meeting point for the tour is Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7 . Ask for travel agency City Tour. Please be there at 8:40 am.
The van/bus departs at 9am and will not wait for you if you are late.
Return
Itinerary
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Vasil Levski Monument
The meeting point for the tour is Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7 at 8:40am . The departure is at 9am. Please be on time!
30 minutes
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Rila Monastery
The Rila Monastery is the biggest monastery in Bulgaria. It was established back in the 10th century. The current buildings are from the mid 19th century, with a defensive tower that survived from the 14th century.
In the monastery complex you will admire the impressive architecture and frescoes. You will have 40-mintue guided tour and 2.5 hours free time to check the museum, the shops, take photos and have lunch break.
3 hours
3
Boyana Church
Your other stop is at the great UNESCO historical place – Boyana church, dating back to the 11th century, which has unique and very well preserved frescoes and pictures from the period of 11 to 14 century. You will have the chance to explore the church and learn its amazing history from your guide. Please have in mind that the inside visit of the church is limit to 10 minites per group because of its small size. Additionally, you will also spend some time in the yard of the church where you can take photos and also learn some of the interesting historical facts.
30 minutes
4
Vasil Levski Monument
At the end of the tour, the van/bus returns to the same starting point, Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7
