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Free Cancellation
June 11100% refund
June 12No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour
2 Adults x $211.28
$422.56
Approx Total
$422.56
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
WiFi on board
Driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Overview
IMPORTANT: Entrance in the monastery is only allowed with covered shoulders and covered knees. So please make sure you have appropriate clothes.
The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is situated in the Rila Mountains. The monastery is named after its founder, the hermit Ivan of Rila (876 – 946 AD). Founded in the 10th century, the Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria’s most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments and is a key tourist attraction for both Bulgaria and Southern Europe. If you want to be among the lucky ones who have visited this amazing site, join our tours and let’s have a great time together!
Itinerary
Rila Monastery
Visit to the Rila Monastery
2 hours
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Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Rila Monastery is about 1.5 - 2.5 hours driving from Sofia depending on traffic
Free Cancellation
June 11100% refund
June 12No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Published on May, 2025
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.
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church
Published on Mar, 2020
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.
Rila Monastery
Published on Jan, 2020
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!!!
Great trip
Published on Dec, 2019
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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Published on Nov, 2019
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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