Rila Monastery Full Day Guided Tour
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Overview
Visit the stunning Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this full-day tour from Sofia. Depart at 9:00 AM from Vasil Levski Monument (Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7) and enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive through Bulgaria’s beautiful landscapes. Take a guided tour of the monastery’s breathtaking architecture and frescoes while learning its fascinating history and legends. Then enjoy your free time to explore the museum, stroll the grounds, take photos, or relax at nearby bakeries. Return to Sofia around 15:30 PM with memories of an unforgettable cultural and historical experience. Highlights: Explore Bulgaria’s most famous monastery Learn stories, legends, and artistic treasures from your guide Free time to visit the museum, walk, or take photos Convenient round-trip transport from central Sofia
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (6) Options Available
Option(s)
Transport only
Self guided tour
Starting from
$23.77
Option(s)
Gudied Tour in English
Guided tour in English
Guided tour in Italian
Italian live guide
Online audio Rila (No Guide)
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Spanish live guide
Guided tour in Spanish
Starting from
$29.71
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Audio guide
Starting from
$41.60
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Trip to the Rila Monasetry
- Transportation by a comfortable A/C bus/ van
- Professional local guide In-person guide - different languages
What's not Included
- Food, drinks, personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
- Rila Monastery MUSEUM Entrance /optional/
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Women should have their knees and showders covered in the monastery.
- Bring cash with you – 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.
- 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.
- This tour is unsuitable for wheelchair users.
- The total traveling time from Sofia to Rila and back is 4 hours.
- The tour includes visiting the complex of Boyana church, but if you want to enter inside you need to wait on spot as the waiting time to visit the church inside depends on the workload and the visiting period.
- Safety Notice: For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, anyone who appears intoxicated or behaves in a way that makes guides uncomfortable may be removed from the tour. No refunds will be issued in such cases.
- Guides are not obligated to provide guided commentary while inside the bus. Explanations and guided tours typically take place at designated stops and attractions rather than during transit.
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