Rila Monastery and Boyana Church self-guided day trip from Sofia

Free cancellation

Place: Sofia

Duration: up to 8 hours

Language: English

Availability: Daily

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Small group

Transport included

Do this because

Visit 2 of Bulgaria's most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a day
Marvel at the pre-Renaissance frescoes of Boyana Church
Taste organic food in the nearby restaurants, such as mekitsi, yogurt or grilled trout
Travel in comfort through the Bulgarian countryside

What to expect

Discover two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia.

While travelling by minibus, you'll be able to admire rural Bulgaria on route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. After you'll take a self-guided tour of the medieval treasure, with its fresco-coated church, and visit its fascinating museum.

You'll then continue to Boyana Church, near Sofia, to marvel at its spectacular pre-Renaissance frescoes before coming back to the city.

Minimum age for joining this activity: 6 years old
Entry fees aren't included in the tour's price: admission to the Boyana Church (approximately 5 euros per person) and Rila Monastery Museum (approximately 4 euros per person). Also, the audio guide at the Rila Monastery will have an extra cost of approximately 5 euros per person
Please note the Boyana Church won't be visitable on the following dates: the 18th of May, the 19th of April, both the 24th and 25th December
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour isn't recommended for those with walking disabilities. Not wheelchair accessible or stroller friendly
Comfortable walking shoes recommended

What’s included

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle

Roundtrip transportation

Parking

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Entrance fees

Tour guide

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

"Aleksandar Nevski" Square, Sofia, Bulgaria

Meeting point:

Meet at the parking lot behind Al. Nevski Cathedral (next to La Cathedrale). Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour's starting time.