Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Tour

A sightseeing tour to two of Bulgaria's UNESCO-listed sites

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On this tour from Sofia, you'll visit two of Bulgaria's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Your tour will start at Rila Monastery in the picturesque Rila Mountains. You'll have a tour of the ornately decorated buildings and learn about the historical and present importance of the site in Bulgaria.

After this, you'll visit Boyana Church, where you'll see buildings that date from the tenth century and colourful frescoes from the 13th century.

What's included

  • Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus
  • Driver-guide

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Tips
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Admission to sites
    • Food and drinks
    • Audio guide

    Health & safety

    • Suitable for all fitness levels

    Restrictions

    • Comfortable footwear is recommended.

    Languages spoken by guide

    English

    Audio supported languages

    Italian
    English
    Russian
    Spanish
    German

    Additional information

    Please note that the tour price does not include admission to Boyana Church, which is approximately EUR 5 per person, or to Rila Monastery Museum, which is approximately EUR 4 per person.

    The audio guide at Rila Monastery is also not included and costs approximately EUR 5 per person.

    This tour is not suitable for wheelchair or pushchair users.

    Boyana Church will not be visited on the following dates: 19 April, 18 May and 24 and 25 December.

    Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Rila Monastery Shuttle Bus Starting Point, ul. "19-ti fevruari", Sofia Center, Sofia, 1000
    Meet for your tour at the car park next to La Cattedrale restaurant, at the southeast corner of Alexander Nevski Square. The tour departs at 09:00. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
    End point
    Rila Monastery Shuttle Bus Starting Point, ul. "19-ti fevruari", Sofia Center, Sofia, 1000

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