From Sofia: Must-See Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Day Tour

From Sofia: Must-See Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Day Tour

By City Tour Sofia

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Features

Free cancellation available
9h+
Mobile voucher
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Multiple languages

Overview

Visit Bulgaria’s top two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a perfectly planned day
Enjoy breathtaking Rila Mountains scenery and photo stops in nature
Walk through Rila Monastery with time to explore courtyards, museums, and views
Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Learn the stories behind Boyana Church’s rare frescoes, admired worldwide

Activity location

- Sofia
- Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Meet your guide at Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Ask for the City Tour travel agency. The van departs at 9:00 AM and will not wait for you if you are late.
- Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Rila Monastery Only Guided Tour (Spanish Guide/No Boyana)

9h
Spanish

An amazing, in-depth cultural experience with professional Italian-speaking guide. ☆ Includes: Guided visit to Rila Monastery in Spanish, round-trip transport, free time for photos.
★ Excludes: Boyana Church visit, meals and personal expenses.

Travellers

Language options: Spanish

Starting time: 8:58

Price details

RM 94.33 x 1 AdultRM 94.33

Total

ENGLISH Guide: Rila & Boyana trip + GIFT Sofia Online Guide

10h
Bulgarian

Rila Monastery & Boyana Church journey with an ENGLISH tour guide + EXCLUSIVE GIFT - Online Audio Guide of Sofia available in RO, RU, BG, DE, FR, ZH.
✮ SMARTPHONE & STABLE INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR PROPER FUNCTION

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

RM 94.33 x 1 AdultRM 94.33

Total

English tour guide + Bonus (Online Audio Guide - Exclusive)

10h
Bulgarian

Our tour to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church with an English tour guide + BONUS service - our Online Audio Guide in your chosen language!
☆ RO, RU, BG, DE, FR, CN, PL, PT or UA
✮ SMARTPHONE & STABLE INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR PROPER FUNCTION

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

RM 94.33 x 1 AdultRM 94.33

Total

Exclusive: English Guide + Italian online guide (Bonus)

10h
Italian

Our tour to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church with a English tour guide + BONUS service - our Online Audio Guide in Italian!
✮ SMARTPHONE & STABLE INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR PROPER FUNCTION

Travellers

Language options: Italian

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

RM 94.33 x 1 AdultRM 94.33

Total

Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Tour in English

10h
English

Full-day adventure to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church! Discover 2 breathtaking UNESCO sites in just one trip with English guide!
☆Includes: English-speaking guide, Rila Monastery, Boyana Church
★Excludes: Boyana Church entry fee (local payment of 6.00 EUR)

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

RM 94.33 x 1 AdultRM 94.33

Total

Spanish-Speaking Guide: Rila & Boyana Church Tour

9h
Spanish

Full-day to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church! Discover 2 breathtaking UNESCO sites in just one trip with Spanish guide!
☆Includes: Spanish-speaking guide, Rila Monastery, Boyana Church
★Excludes: Boyana Church entry fee (local payment of 6.00 EUR)

Travellers

Language options: Spanish

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

RM 94.33 x 1 AdultRM 94.33

Total

Self-Guided Rila & Boyana with Audio Guide Device (No Guide)

9h
German

An amazing self-guided experience with the help of a physical Audio Guide device (HEADPHONES) in your chosen language! See both UNESCO sites Rila Monastery & Boyana Church.

☆ Includes: Transport, Rila & Boyana, Audio Guide Device
★ Excludes: Live Guide

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

RM 165.08 x 1 AdultRM 165.08

Total

What's included, what's not

Expert guide in English, Spanish, or Italian
Air-conditioned transportation
Smart audio commentary in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian, Bulgarian, Romanian, Chinese, Ukrainian, Polish, and Portuguese
Entry to Boyana Church – Adults 6.14 EUR / 12 BGN per person. For children over 7 years old and students - 1.53 EUR / 3 BGN per person.
Entry to Rila Monastery Museums (optional visit during free time) - 4 EUR / 8 BGN per person
Meals and beverages
Gratuities/tips for guides and drivers

Know before you book

Not allowed: Short skirts, Sleeveless shirts

What you can expect

Immerse yourself in Bulgaria’s rich heritage and spectacular landscapes on this expertly guided day trip from Sofia. Ideal for culture lovers, history enthusiasts, and curious travelers, this experience takes you to two of the country’s most iconic landmarks:
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church—both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

What to expect

Comfortable start from Sofia
Your day begins at the Vasil Levski Monument (Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7), where you’ll meet your friendly, knowledgeable guide. Enjoy a relaxing scenic drive through picturesque mountains, forests, and traditional villages as you head toward Bulgaria’s most revered monastery.

Rila Monastery – Bulgaria’s spiritual symbol
At Rila Monastery, the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria, you’ll have approximately three hours to explore at your own pace.

Discover the monastery’s dramatic history and magnificent frescoes with your guide

Wander independently to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere

Visit the museum and monastery church

Take stunning photos of the surrounding mountains

Enjoy a traditional Bulgarian lunch at a local restaurant nearby

Optional visit to Boyana Church
On the return journey to Sofia, you’ll have the opportunity to visit Boyana Church, a small yet extraordinary medieval chapel famous for its 13th-century frescoes, considered among the finest preserved in Europe.

Location

Activity location

- Sofia
- Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Meet your guide at Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Ask for the City Tour travel agency. The van departs at 9:00 AM and will not wait for you if you are late.
- Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
- Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Meet your guide at Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Ask for the City Tour travel agency. The van departs at 9:00 AM and will not wait for you if you are late.
- Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
- Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Meet your guide at Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Ask for the City Tour travel agency. The van departs at 9:00 AM and will not wait for you if you are late.
- Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
- Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Meet your guide at Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Ask for the City Tour travel agency. The van departs at 9:00 AM and will not wait for you if you are late.
- Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
- Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Meet your guide at Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Ask for the City Tour travel agency. The van departs at 9:00 AM and will not wait for you if you are late.
- Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria