From Sofia: Rila Monastery Full-Day Tour
Duration: 8 hours
Likely to sell out
From Sofia: Shuttle Tour to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church
Product ID: 109324
Enjoy a day in the mountains by exploring 2 UNESCO sites. Visit Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, UNESCO World Heritage sites. The tour will be in a group with a professional guide in English.
About this activity
Duration 8 hours
Printed or mobile voucher accepted
Instant confirmation
Live tour guide
English
Audio guide/headphones
Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts
Experience
Highlights
- Spend a day in the mountains by exploring 2 UNESCO sites
- Discover Rila Monastery, the largest Bulgarian monastery complex
- Learn more about the historical sites of Bulgaria
Full description
The tour departs early in the morning in front of Alexander Nevski. Your first stop will be the great UNESCO Boyana Church located on the outskirts of Sofia consisting of three buildings.
The eastern church was built in the 10th-century, then enlarged at the beginning of the 13th by Sebastocrator Kaloyan, who ordered a second two story building to be erected next to it. After exploring it, head to Rila Monastery, there you will admire the impressive architecture, frescoes and learn about the history of the monastery from your guide.
During the guided tour in the inner yard and the monastery museum, discover the most precious pieces that are kept from the past and all the facts and stories about the largest Bulgarian monastery complex.
The eastern church was built in the 10th-century, then enlarged at the beginning of the 13th by Sebastocrator Kaloyan, who ordered a second two story building to be erected next to it. After exploring it, head to Rila Monastery, there you will admire the impressive architecture, frescoes and learn about the history of the monastery from your guide.
During the guided tour in the inner yard and the monastery museum, discover the most precious pieces that are kept from the past and all the facts and stories about the largest Bulgarian monastery complex.
Includes
- Professional guide
- Small group tour
What’s Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Be ready for your departure at 9 AM sharp in the parking behind St. Alexander Nevski Memorial Church in front of La Cathedrala Restaurant.
Open in Google Maps ⟶
Important information
Know before you go
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Save up to 20%
From US$ 48.57 US$ 38.86 per person
You might also like...
Customer reviews
Overall rating
based on 12 reviews
Review summary
| Service | 5.0/5 |
| Organization | 5.0/5 |
| Value for money | 4.2/5 |
| Safety | 5.0/5 |
Organized by
Product ID: 109324
From Sofia: Shuttle Tour to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church
Wish you were there
Sign up for our newsletter and discover travel experiences you’ll really want to try.
Popular on GetYourGuide