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Join an 8.5–10 hour guided group tour to two UNESCO sites – Rila Monastery and Boyana Church. Enjoy a 40-minute tour at Rila Monastery, followed by 2.5 hours of free time for photos, museums, shopping, or lunch. At Boyana Church, admire its stunning 800-year-old frescoes with a brief guided visit.
Note: Women must cover shoulders and knees in the monastery.
Tip: On busy summer weekends, bring lunch from Sofia to save time.
*Boyana Church is closed on Jan 1, Orthodox Easter Sunday, and Dec 24–25. On these dates, the tour visits only Rila Monastery.
This tour offers a perfect mix of cultural heritage, scenic mountain landscapes, and insightful storytelling from your professional English-speaking guide. Transport is provided by a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, and the group size allows for a more personal experience. Ideal for history lovers and nature enthusiasts alike!
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Women should have their knees and shoulders covered in the Monastery.
There are not many dining options around the Monastery - there are bakeries where you can enjoy pastry. As an alternative, you can always bring your own food with you.
Bring cash with you (preferably local currency) – the shops and the restaurants in the area of the monastery accept mostly cash payments so it is important to have some money with you.
Please warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them
The visits within the Boyana Church itself are limited to 10 minutes per every group of 8 to 10 people. If you'd like to enter inside, you may also need to queue.
On certain days, such as around holidays in Bulgaria, or when in groups over 100 people, delays are possible and the estimated tour finish time in Sofia could change as far as 18:30.
Boyana Church offers entrance FREE of charge every last Monday of each month. On such days, you will be taken to the Boyana Church, however please keep in mind that your entrance WON'T be guaranteed, especially if the Church is in high demand by other people on spot.
The Boyana church is closed on the 1st of January, on the Sunday of the Orthodox Easter, on the 24th of December, the 25th of December - and on such days the tour is done only to the Rila Monastery.
For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, any customer who appears intoxicated at the time of the tour will not be permitted to participate. In such cases, no refunds will be issued.
The order of visits to the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church may be adjusted due to weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
A trip to to Boyana Chuch and Rila Monastery
Transportation by a comfortable bus/ minibus
Parking fees
English speaking guide OR driver, depending on the booked option
Boyana church entrance ticket - approx. 6 euro per person (12 lev)
Rila Monastery museum + monk room entrance ticket - approx. 4 euro per person (8 lev)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
The meeting point for the tour is Behild Alexander Nevsky Cathedral at 8:45. The departure is at 9am. Please be on time!
Rila Monastery
The Rila Monastery is the biggest monastery in Bulgaria. It was established back in the 10th century. The current buildings are from the mid 19th century, with a defensive tower that survived from the 14th century. In the monastery complex you will admire the impressive architecture and frescoes. You will have 40-mintue guided tour and 2.5 hours free time to check the museum, the shops, take photos and have lunch break.
Guided Tour in English: With this option you have a guided tour in English in Rila Monastery and Boyana Church.
Tour to Rila Monastery ITALIAN: Guided tour in Italian, Full day tour to Rila monastery, NO VISIT of the Boyana Church.
Tour with Audio Guide: Enjoy comfortable transportation to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church and explore the 2 sights on your own with an audio-guide
Self-guided Tour : With this option you can explore the 2 UNESCO sites on your own. It is only with a driver.
Guided Tour in Italian: With this option you have a live guide in Italian.
Monastery Express Transport: With this this option you get The All Day visit to Rila monastery ONLY, without the Boyana church - opt for local museums
Tour to Rila Monastery SPANISH: Full day tour to Rila monastery, NO VISIT of the Boyana Church. Optional visit of monastery museums, cave of St. Ivan Rilski
Guided Tour in German: Enjoy a guided tour in German through two of Bulgaria's most iconic sites: the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church.
Smart Audio Guide: You will need to have an active internet connection during the tour, in order to use it. It is English, Spanish, Italian etc.
Guided Tour in Spanish: With this option you have a guided tour in Spanish in Rila Monastery and Boyana Church.
Rila Monastery Only : This options includes a visit to the Rila monastery ONLY and WITHOUT Boyana church.
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Yogendra R,
9 thg 7, 2025
- Viator
The tour was excellent and 'Tuni' our tour guide made it even more interesting. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Jose R,
8 thg 7, 2025
- Viator
All Day tour to Rila Monastery was great. Our tour guide in Spanish, Simon, was the best. He was very attentive and he took the time to walk us through history. Upon return to Sofia, we visited Boyana Church. At Boyana Church, be patient because they only take 9-10 people per visit, so 60 people in the bus will certainly take an hour or a bit more. One recommendation for City Tour is to get better transportation because during the summer it gets very hot and the air conditioning at the bus was not working properly.
Sharon O,
8 thg 7, 2025
- Viator
Perfect tour for Rila and Boyana church, tour guide Velislava was very knowledgeable and gave an excellent insight into Bulgaria's history, she was very friendly and engaging with the group and although it was a mixture of 3 different languages on the tour (2 guides) it all ran very smoothly and professionally, Rila monastery is stunning and would definitely recommend this on a trip to Sofia if time allows
MC C,
3 thg 7, 2025
- Viator
I was a really good experience the tour itself will tell about the history of the Rila Monastery. It was relaxing to roam around the monastery. i recommend this tour to those who love historical places
Sam C,
2 thg 7, 2025
- Viator
Good tour. Took the transportation only option and thought the time at each place was the right amount. Was given enough time at Rila Monastery to check out the main church and the five museums. Appreciated the food stop before the monastery as the prices were very low and food was pretty good. Was at Rila from about 11:30 to 2, and then at Boyana Church a little before 4pm. No lines at either places and Boyana was a quick 15 minute stop. We left the tour at Boyana and took a taxi to nearby National Museum of History and had time to tour everything there before close.
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