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Trip to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church

Explore Rila Monastery and Boyana Church with an expert guide

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LANGUAGES

Spanish, English

ACCESSIBILITY

Not wheelchair accessible

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Such is the historical and heritage value of these monuments that both are included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage. Join this activity and visit these two iconic sites in a single day with a knowledgeable guide.

On this excursion, you will visit Rila Monastery and Boyana Church with round trip transport from Sofia included. The first stop will be the Rila Monastery, a key location during the Bulgarian Middle Ages and Renaissance. There, you will enjoy a guided tour of this cultural and religious center crucial for the preservation of Bulgarian identity, both in the Middle Ages and during the Bulgarian National Revival.

After enjoying two and a half hours of free time at Rila Monastery, you will head to the second stop, the Boyana Church. Located on the outskirts of Sofia, this valuable monument will reveal how Bulgarian artistic canons from three completely distinct stages are integrated, thanks to an expert guide. Don’t miss the frescoes of the first medieval construction, the best-preserved and most complete example of Eastern medieval art.

Two World Heritage monuments that you cannot miss if visiting Bulgaria.
Discover the history of the country through its most valuable heritage.
Visit them on a comfortable and comprehensive excursion with a guide from Sofia.

❓ FAQs

What documentation do I need?

Bring your original ID card or passport if the monument requires it, along with your booking.
What does the activity include?

Expert guide in English or Spanish. Round-trip transportation by bus or minibus. Guided group visit at each monument.
How early should I arrive?

We recommend arriving 10–15 minutes early to organize access.
First time here?

Remember to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts. If you arrive late, joining the tour is not guaranteed and you will forfeit any refund. Remember to wear appropriate clothing that covers knees and shoulders to enter the Monastery, as it is a sacred place. We recommend bringing cash; shops and restaurants in the Monastery area often do not accept card payments. Food and drinks on this excursion are at your own expense. You will have free time at Rila Monastery to eat. There are not many dining options in the area, so we recommend bringing your own food from April to October. From November to March the tour stops at a restaurant to avoid eating outdoors in the cold. Pets are not allowed. Bookings for children under 5 are not accepted. On certain dates and due to high demand, a request for availability may be used (shown at checkout). You will be informed within 72 hours whether places are available. For last-minute bookings, responses are prioritized. The amount will be pre-authorized to ensure funds are available if your booking is confirmed.

Expert guide in English or Spanish.
Round trip transport by bus or minibus.
Group guided tour at each of the monuments.

Food and drink.
Entry to Boyana Church: 5 euros.
Entry to the Museum and Monk's Hall at Rila Monastery: 4 euros.
Audio guide (optional).
Tips (optional).
Any unspecified items in the 'what includes' section.

Remember to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the activity. If you arrive late, you may not be able to join the tour and will lose your right to a refund.
Do not forget to wear appropriate clothing that covers your knees and shoulders to enter the Monastery, as it is a sacred place.
We recommend bringing cash, as shops and restaurants in the Monastery area do not usually accept card payments.
Food and drink on this excursion are at your own expense.
You will have free time at Rila Monastery to eat.
There are not many dining options in the area, so we recommend bringing your own food from April to October. From November to March, the tour makes a stop at a restaurant to avoid eating outdoors due to the cold during that season.
Pets are not allowed.
No reservations are accepted for children under 5 years old.
On certain dates, due to the high demand for this visit and in order not to create overbookings, you are making a request for availability. It is indicated during the payment process. Within a period of less than 72 hours, you will be answered informing you if there are places available or not. If the reservation is made in less than 72 hours from the start of the activity, you will be answered urgently. The amount will be blocked in the reservation request to guarantee that in case of availability there are funds to charge the reservation.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start time. If you cancel after this time, arrive late, or do not show up, you will not be entitled to a refund.

Two World Heritage monuments that you cannot miss if visiting Bulgaria.
Discover the history of the country through its most valuable heritage.
Visit them on a comfortable and comprehensive excursion with a guide from Sofia.

❓ FAQs

What documentation do I need?

Bring your original ID card or passport if the monument requires it, along with your booking.
What does the activity include?

Expert guide in English or Spanish. Round-trip transportation by bus or minibus. Guided group visit at each monument.
How early should I arrive?

We recommend arriving 10–15 minutes early to organize access.
First time here?

Remember to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts. If you arrive late, joining the tour is not guaranteed and you will forfeit any refund. Remember to wear appropriate clothing that covers knees and shoulders to enter the Monastery, as it is a sacred place. We recommend bringing cash; shops and restaurants in the Monastery area often do not accept card payments. Food and drinks on this excursion are at your own expense. You will have free time at Rila Monastery to eat. There are not many dining options in the area, so we recommend bringing your own food from April to October. From November to March the tour stops at a restaurant to avoid eating outdoors in the cold. Pets are not allowed. Bookings for children under 5 are not accepted. On certain dates and due to high demand, a request for availability may be used (shown at checkout). You will be informed within 72 hours whether places are available. For last-minute bookings, responses are prioritized. The amount will be pre-authorized to ensure funds are available if your booking is confirmed.

Expert guide in English or Spanish.
Round trip transport by bus or minibus.
Group guided tour at each of the monuments.

Food and drink.
Entry to Boyana Church: 5 euros.
Entry to the Museum and Monk's Hall at Rila Monastery: 4 euros.
Audio guide (optional).
Tips (optional).
Any unspecified items in the 'what includes' section.

Remember to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the activity. If you arrive late, you may not be able to join the tour and will lose your right to a refund.
Do not forget to wear appropriate clothing that covers your knees and shoulders to enter the Monastery, as it is a sacred place.
We recommend bringing cash, as shops and restaurants in the Monastery area do not usually accept card payments.
Food and drink on this excursion are at your own expense.
You will have free time at Rila Monastery to eat.
There are not many dining options in the area, so we recommend bringing your own food from April to October. From November to March, the tour makes a stop at a restaurant to avoid eating outdoors due to the cold during that season.
Pets are not allowed.
No reservations are accepted for children under 5 years old.
On certain dates, due to the high demand for this visit and in order not to create overbookings, you are making a request for availability. It is indicated during the payment process. Within a period of less than 72 hours, you will be answered informing you if there are places available or not. If the reservation is made in less than 72 hours from the start of the activity, you will be answered urgently. The amount will be blocked in the reservation request to guarantee that in case of availability there are funds to charge the reservation.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start time. If you cancel after this time, arrive late, or do not show up, you will not be entitled to a refund.