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Self Guided Tour Experience in Rila Monastery

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Sofia, Bulgaria, has 610 activities, tours and experiences to book. Don't miss: Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library, Saint Sophia Church. Also worth exploring nearby: Borovets.

01Things to do

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SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library

Library

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Saint Sophia Church

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Saint Nedelya Church

Eastern Orthodox cathedral

02Activities to book

The best experiences in Sofia

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Frequently asked questions about Sofia

What is there to do in Sofia?

Sofia has 610 activities, tours and day trips you can book online. Among the most booked: « Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour », « From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave », « Must-See Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia ».

What are the top-rated activities in Sofia?

According to traveller reviews: « Sofia: History and Heritage - Small Group City Tour » (4.9/5, 214 reviews) ; « Small Group Tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church » (4.9/5, 29 reviews) ; « Small group tour to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery » (4.8/5, 182 reviews).

What are the must-see places in Sofia?

Not to be missed in Sofia: Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library, Saint Sophia Church, National Archaeological Museum, Bulgaria, Saint Nedelya Church.

Can you cancel an activity in Sofia for free?

Usually, yes: 24 of the 24 most popular activities in Sofia offer free cancellation. The exact terms are shown on each activity page before you book.

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Self Guided Tour Experience in Rila Monastery

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3.1(18)· Sofia· By VisitBulgariaOn Bespoke Experiences
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Duration

6 h

Language

German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Guidance

Written information, Audio guide

Group

Up to 15 pers.

Booking

Instant confirmation

Lead time

Bookable until departure

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Tickets

One per booking

Cancellation

Free cancellation available

From €9.99 per person

1 to 15 travelers per booking.

1 × Adult × €9.99€9.99
Total€9.99

Overview

Enjoy a day out at the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. This product gives you an unique conversational audio guide and an electronic guide with full guides notes. Total flexibility and at your own pace. The Rila Monastery is located in 1147 meters altitude in the middle of the fragrant coniferous forests of Rila Mountain. The monastery is a complex of cultural, dwelling and farming buildings which take about 8800 square meters. The Rila Monastery has an unique architecture. Outside, the monastery looks like a fortress. It has 24-meter stone walls which forms irregular pentagon. That’s why when some tourist enters the monastery’s yard from some of the two iron gates he is surprised by its architecture: arches and colonnades, covered wooden stairs and carved verandas and the 300-400 monastic cells.

What's included

  • ✓E-guide for the Monastery
  • ✓Unique conversational audio guide

Not included

  • ✕For the sights inside the Rila monastery only if you like to enter

Available options

Choose your option when you book.

Self Guided Tour Experience in Rila Monastery

from €9.99

Note: The entrance fees of the sights inside the monastery are not included. These are paid only on the spot if you enter them.

Russian, Spanish, Italian, French, German, English

Itinerary

  1. Monastère de Rila

    This is an unique activity featuring a conversational audio guide and an electronic guide with full guides notes for the Rila Monastery. By using this product at your own pace you will be fully flexible to enjoy the magnificent UNESCO Rila monastery.

    · Admission included

How to use your ticket

A dress code is required to enter places of worship & selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees & shoulders MUST be covered.

Meeting point

Monastère de Rila

2643, Bulgarie

The return is at the same place.

What to know before you go

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • This activity can accommodate a maximum of 15 travelers.
  • You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Child (3-10 years)Adult (11-99 years)

1 traveler(s) minimum · 15 maximum per booking.

At least one adult required per booking.

Cancellation policy

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

  • From 1 days before : 100% refunded
  • From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Reviews

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Product code: 8728P253

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