Day Trip to Rila Monastery & Boyana church from Sofia

Free cancellation
Hotel pickup

About this experience

This tour will show you one of the best Bulgarian monasteries and UNESCO sight - the Rila Monastery & Boyana church. Fully customizable and rich in information, off-the-beaten path sights and stops.

Choose between a privately-guided or a self-guided option for your convenience.

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What’s included

Transportation with comfortable vehicle (in the privately-guided option)
Professional guiding services in English (in the privately-guided option)
Pick up and drop off (in the privately-guided option)
E-guide with sights rich information (in the self-guided option)

Not included

Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Personal expenses

Good to know

Difficulty: Easy
Guide: Guided tour in English, Bulgarian, and Russian · Guidance in English, Bulgarian, Russian, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Greek, and Japanese

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience starts.

2 days or more before: full refund
Less than 2 days before: no refund

Meeting point

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Rila monastery (for the self-guided option)

Address: Rila monastery, Rila monastery, 216, BG
How you meet: Meet on location, or hotel pickup
Coordinates: 42.13349, 23.34018

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Illustrative map. Open it in Maps for the exact spot and live directions.

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Provided by: VIP-Sliven Ltd.

Frequently asked questions

How long does this experience last?

It lasts 6 hours.

Can I cancel this booking?

Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience starts. 2 days or more before: full refund · Less than 2 days before: no refund

Is this experience guided, and in what language?

Guided tour in English, Bulgarian, and Russian · Guidance in English, Bulgarian, Russian, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Greek, and Japanese

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.

Where does this experience start?

It starts at Rila monastery (for the self-guided option), Rila monastery, Rila monastery, 216, BG.