Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day Tour

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Sofia

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Explore Bulgaria’s Rila Monastery and Boyana Church. Discover rich history, stunning architecture, and cultural heritage on this half-day tour.

Duration: 5 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Rila Monastery - Visit to the Rila Monastery

What's Included

On-board WiFi
Driver
In-vehicle air conditioning

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Additional Information

IMPORTANT: Entrance to the monastery requires covered shoulders and knees. Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing.
The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, commonly known as the Rila Monastery, is the largest and most renowned Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. Nestled in the Rila Mountains, it is named after its founder, the hermit Ivan of Rila…

Location

ul. "Iskar" 31

ulitsa "Iskar"

Iskar 31 street - Big Yellow House

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Fan

Sep 14, 2025

Great trip to Rila Monastery - Our guide is super friendly and informative. Talk us thru the history of Bulgaria. Patiently answers every questions we have along the way. Gave us great recommendations about the local food etc.

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Hornbond

May 1, 2025

It was a very good... - It was a very good experience with the local Viator representative this time. He was the best one who I had with the Viator for the past many years.

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Andrewwb6817eb

Mar 9, 2020

Rila Monastery and Boyana Church - Excellent trip well worth while to see outside Sofia. My wife and I were picked up by a great young guide/driver in a yellow taxi and had a great day out.

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Katyuccia87

Jan 3, 2020

Rila Monastery - We visited the Rila Monastery with Smart Travel and it was very nice. Driver was a very kind Person and very careful on the way, he arrived on time to pick us up and we also come back on time. Super!!!

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Jasmine

Dec 30, 2019

Great trip - The driver could speak multiple languages and was able to tell me and the other travellers lots about life in Bulgaria and the monastery. His English was very good. The monastery is a must-see destination in Bulgaria and I definitely recommend this trip. The driver was experienced and drove safely. There were some lovely views of the mountains along the way.

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Jot123452

Nov 5, 2019

Tour - We went to Rila Monastery with Dennis.He was a really nice and Kind Person.The trip was comfortable and the Rila monastery is beautiful.i recommend to go also to the Hot springs afterwards.

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Alex_m

Oct 8, 2025

Experience with a trip... - Experience with a long journey, and on arrival at the monastery it was all closed except the church. He deserves a picture but I had longer expectations. Better go in the morning.

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Asier_e

Aug 20, 2024

Afternoon trip to Rila Monastery - The driver took us to the Rila Monastery mountains with nice driving, however we would have expected better guide type explanations at the site. It was a very short reading of the monastery architecture and religion.

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Viking

Jan 6, 2020

Great Tour of Rila Monastery - The tour was great! We were happy to join this tour. Flexible time and private also! The guide also speak in english and explain to us. On time and well prepare.

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Steven

Sep 12, 2024

Not a tour, just a shuttle!!! - No onboard wifi, no knowledgeable driver. The guy wasn't even Bulgarian, and knew absolutely NOTHING about the place. Better book an actual tour with a guide.

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From $57

up to 6 guests

1 - Adult