Lift your sights beyond Sofia to visit two of Bulgaria’s historical must-sees in one day—quite a feat to achieve independently. See Bulgaria’s countryside on a drive south, and tour the medieval Rila Monastery with...read more
Taking safety measures 6+ hours
By: Traventuria
from $28.82
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Taking safety measures 2 hours
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Taking safety measures 6+ hours
By: Rila Shuttle
from $48.03
For a cultural excursion from Sofia, many travelers prefer to visit two of Bulgaria's celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Boyana Church and Rila Monastery. You can visit both attractions in just one day with...read more
By: ExploriA
from $31.47
This tour is a unique way to visit the most popular site in Bulgaria - Rila monastery.It is a great...read more
Taking safety measuresBy: BulTrips
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from $137.68
Pirin – the third highest mountain in Balkan peninsula, the marble beauty of Bulgaria. The older name of that mountain was Perun, the Slavic god of Thunder. When Christianity spread all around the land, this was the...read more
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from $820.98
Enjoy a day in the mountains by exploring 2 UNESCO sites - the Rila Monastery and the Boyana church. The 8-hour day tour will be with a group and a professional guide in English. In the monastery, you will have a...read more
Taking safety measures 6+ hours
By: City Tour
from $26.68
Sofia visitors may not know it, but this Bulgarian city is actually an ideal jumping-off point for a...read more
Taking safety measuresBy: Traventuria
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from $60.83
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6+ hours
By: Bike Ventures
from $99.25
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Taking safety measuresBy: V Travel
from $105.66
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Taking safety measuresBy: City Tour
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from $112.06
We made this tour for people, who love touching nature in their comfort zone.Prepare for this trip in South and Southwest Bulgaria to touch the beauty, carved by nature, and places, where traditions are still...read more
from $711.51
Though two Bulgarian UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located within driving distance of Sofia, it can be tough to visit these historical sights without renting a car. Leave the driving to your guide on this full-day...read more
Taking safety measuresBy: V Travel
from $37.35
Take a drive with us to the Rila Monastery – UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the gorgeous mountain scenery of the mountains, it is considered the highest achievement of Bulgarian monumental architecture of...read more
from $43.79
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Taking safety measuresBy: City Tour
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from $112.06
Two UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1 day only. Rila Monastery is the largest, the most beautiful and the most important Bulgarian monastery, Boyana Church is famous for its proto-Renaissance wall paintings from the...read more
Taking safety measures 6+ hours
from $30.95
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Taking safety measures 6+ hours
By: Rila Shuttle
from $92.85
This tour represents one of the most popular attractions in Bulgaria – Rila monastery, and one of the best gifts of the country – the thermal springs. Enjoy your guiding tour to understand more Bulgarian history,...read more
from $71.15
You have the chance to visit two UNESCO world heritage sites in one day- Boyana church and Rila Monastery.
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from $159.02
The classic tour includes two UNESCO listed sites and is the most popular one-day tour our of Sofia. It is very suitable for first -time visitors to Bulgaria, Sofia and who wnat to learn about Bulgarian history,...read more
from $186.09
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Taking safety measuresBy: campfirebg, ltd
from $104.59
During the tour you will see all the most significant historical and archaeological places, most UNESCO sites, present day big cities and small villages, monuments and traces from communist era. You will enjoy...read more
from $2,607.94
Enjoy a guided tour of the Balkans and discover more than 10 Unesco World heritage sites in 9 contries: Romania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia and Hungary. You will have...read more
Taking safety measures 3+ days
from $2,347.96
This tour will show you one of the best Bulgarian monasteries and UNESCO sight - the Rila Monastery. Private tour only for you with the comfort of your own local guide. Fully customizable and rich in information,...read more
Taking safety measures 6+ hours
from $30.95
With this one day tour you will have the opportunity to see two of the most popular and unique tourist sites in Bulgaria – the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery and the Boyana...read more
from $31.64
The tour is one o f the classic clutural and heritage tours and with us you will find you learn not only about the monastery and the church, but also history of Bulgaria, some Orthodox Christianity basics or details...read more
from $37.35
Our service is unique as we provide young and knowledgeable guides that will also provide information on the every day life of the Bulgarians, the current political and economical situation and will gladly answer...read more
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from $74.71
Our service is unique as we provide young and knowledgeable guides that will also provide information on the every day life of the Bulgarians, the current political and economical situation and will gladly answer...read more
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from $77.91
The highest mountain in Balkan peninsula - Rila. Join the adventure. This is a combined tour in the area of Rila monastery – the biggest one of Bulgaria, the spring of knowledge, hope and faith. We’ll see the...read more
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from $85.38
This 2-Day trek will take you deep into the wilderness of the Rila Mountains where you will be amazed by the magical Seven Rila Lakes, sleep at the highest mountain hut on the Balkan peninsula - Vazov Hut (2300 m....read more
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from $256.14
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- If you're short on time, these are the best half-day Rila Monastery tickets and tours:
- Private Self-guided tour in Rila Monastery (From $6.39)
- Private Tour to Rila monastery and Stob pyramids from Sofia (From $94.99)
- Multi day tour to 7 Rila lakes and Rila monastery (From $107.05)
- These Rila Monastery tickets and tours are offered in multiple languages:
- Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Trip from Sofia (From $28.82)
- Private Self-guided tour in Rila Monastery (From $6.39)
- Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Small Group Day Trip (From $26.68)
- Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting Tour (From $105.66)
- Private Day Trip to the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church (From $112.06)
