Rila Monastery Tour from Sofia 22 options
Sort22 of 22
No experiences match those filters.
Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour: Medieval FrescoesFull-day guided tour from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church with English, Spanish or Italian guide, air-conditioned transport.Every day · 08:58, 09:00 and 10:00 · All ages★ 4.63 (1,193)8hEN · IT · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 23per person
Sofia: Rila Monastery & Boyana Church UNESCO Day TripVisit two UNESCO sites from Sofia: Rila Monastery in the mountains and medieval Boyana Church with 13th-century frescoes. Includes transport, guide, and entry. Eight hours.Every day · First departure 08:55, last 09:50 · From age 5★ 4.62 (1,073)9hEN · IT · FR · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 23per person
Sofia to Rila Monastery & 7 Rila Lakes Day Trip ShuttleStart your Sofia day trip with a shared shuttle to the 7 Rila Lakes for hiking, then visit UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery. Includes transport and flexible timing.Every day · 07:00 · All ages★ 4.75 (336)13h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 54per person
Sofia: Rila Monastery & 7 Lakes Day Trip with PickupFull-day tour from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Seven Lakes. Includes hotel pickup, transport, and guided monastery visit. Around 11 hours. Dress code required.Every day · 08:00 · From age 12★ 4.51 (218)10h–11hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 67per person
Sofia: Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery Day TripDrive from Sofia to hike seven glacier lakes at 2,100–2,500m, then tour UNESCO Rila Monastery. Includes transport, chairlift, guide. 12 hours, moderate fitness.Every day · 07:00 · From age 12★ 4.59 (126)12hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 63per person
Sofia: Rila Monastery & Plovdiv Day Trip with PickupFull-day tour from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Old Town with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and guided walking tour. Includes driver and WiFi.Every day · 07:45 · From age 7★ 4.38 (87)10h–11hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 113per person
Sofia: Private Day Trip Rila Monastery & Boyana ChurchFeel the quiet awe of Rila Monastery, explore Boyana Church’s frescoes, and enjoy a private drive from Sofia with flexible stops and hotel pickup included.Every day · 09:00 and 09:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.81 (129)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 229per person
Sofia: Rila Monastery Afternoon Tour from CityRila Monastery half-day tour from Sofia with air-conditioned transport. 1.5–2.5 hours each way. Entry included, covered shoulders and knees required.Every day · 14:00 · From age 7★ 4.60 (57)4h–5hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 56per person
Sofia: Rila Monastery & Thermal Spa Full-Day TourVisit UNESCO Rila Monastery and Rila National Park from Sofia with mineral springs. Includes English guide, air-conditioned transport, and audio-guides. 8–9 hours.Every day · 09:00 · All ages★ 4.52 (54)9hEN · IT · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Sofia: Rila Monastery Day Trip with Extended Free TimeUNESCO Rila Monastery tour from Sofia with guided intro, free exploration, traditional lunch, and round-trip transport. Small groups.Every day · 09:00 and 09:45 · From age 5★ 4.76 (46)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 23per person
Rila Monastery & St. Ivan Cave Day Trip from SofiaFull-day tour from Sofia to UNESCO Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave. Includes transport, entry fees, and 8 hours exploring history and nature. Departs 9am.Every day · 08:59, 09:00 and 09:02 · From age 6★ 4.76 (46)9hEN · IT · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 23per person
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church tour from SofiaTour from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church with English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport and audio-guide in six languages.Every day · 09:00★ 4.46 (71)8h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Sofia: Rila Monastery & Hot Mineral Bath Day TripDay trip from Sofia to Rila Monastery plus mountain hot springs spa. Includes driver, AC transport, WiFi. 8 hours, small groups, spa entry extra.Every day · 08:00 · From age 12★ 4.65 (34)11hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 67per person
Rila Monastery Day Trip from Sofia: Guided Tour & Mountain MinibusMedieval monastery UNESCO site 120km south of Sofia. Guided tour, museum access, free time, round-trip minibus transport. 8 hours, 9am departure.Every day · 09:00 and 09:50 · From age 6★ 4.30 (23)8hEN · IT · FR · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 26per person
Sofia: Rila Monastery & Boyana Church UNESCO TourFull-day tour from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church. Includes hotel pickup, guide, lunch, and 13th-century frescoes. Small groups up to 7 people.Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.90 (29)7hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 103per person
Self-Guided Rila Monastery Tour from Sofia: Audio Guide & E-GuideRila Monastery UNESCO World Heritage Site tour from Sofia with audio guide and electronic guide. Explore the monastery and Rila Mountains at your own pace.Every day · From age 5★ 3.46 (13)2h–7h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 22per person
Sofia: Rila Monastery & Stob Pyramids Full-Day TourFull-day tour from Sofia: Rila Monastery UNESCO site, St Ivan Rilski Cave & Stob Pyramids. Hotel pickup, licensed guide, lunch included. 9-10 hours.Every day · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · Ages 15–75★ 5.00 (25)6h–8hEN · DE · FR✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 111per person
Sofia: Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Private TourVisit two UNESCO sites from Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church. Private transport, water, and AC vehicle included. Full-day tour.Every day · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.96 (25)6h–9h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 114per person
Rila Monastery & Boyana Church day trip: UNESCO sites in BulgariaTwo UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day: Rila Monastery, Bulgaria's largest, and Boyana Church with its 13th-century frescoes.Every day · 09:00 · Pickup optional · From age 4★ 3.14 (14)10hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 33per person
Rila Monastery & Villa Montevino tour: UNESCO site & wine estateHalf-day trip from Sofia to UNESCO Rila Monastery with self-guided exploration and wine estate stop. Includes hotel pickup, audio guide, transport. Returns by 2pm.Every day · 08:00 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 5.00 (6)6hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
Day trip from Sofia to Boyana Church and Rila MonasteryDay trip from Sofia to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery with luxury SUV pickup, traditional Bulgarian lunch.Every day · 09:30 · Pickup optional★ 5.00 (8)9hEN✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 294per person
Rila Monastery & Stob Pyramids hike from Sofia: Private tourPrivate day trip from Sofia with hiking through Stob Pyramids, monastery visit and traditional banitsa tasting: your own driver-guide and car for the whole day.Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (5)9hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 229per person
The 12 best of 22 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-23| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour: Medieval FrescoesOur pick | US$ 23 per person | 8h | 4.63★ · 1,193 | Every day · 08:58, 09:00 and 10:00 | English, Spanish, Italian |
| Sofia: Private Day Trip Rila Monastery & Boyana ChurchTop rated | US$ 229 per person | 8h | 4.81★ · 129 | Every day · 09:00 and 09:30 | English |
| Sofia: Rila Monastery & Boyana Church UNESCO Day TripAlso recommended | US$ 23 per person | 9h | 4.62★ · 1,073 | Every day · First departure 08:55, last 09:50 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Sofia to Rila Monastery & 7 Rila Lakes Day Trip Shuttle | US$ 54 per person | 13h | 4.75★ · 336 | Every day · 07:00 | — |
| Sofia: Rila Monastery & 7 Lakes Day Trip with Pickup | US$ 67 per person | 10h–11h | 4.51★ · 218 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Sofia: Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery Day Trip | US$ 63 per person | 12h | 4.59★ · 126 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Sofia: Rila Monastery & Plovdiv Day Trip with Pickup | US$ 113 per person | 10h–11h | 4.38★ · 87 | Every day · 07:45 | English |
| Sofia: Rila Monastery Afternoon Tour from City | US$ 56 per person | 4h–5h | 4.60★ · 57 | Every day · 14:00 | English |
| Sofia: Rila Monastery & Thermal Spa Full-Day Tour | US$ 34 per person | 9h | 4.52★ · 54 | Every day · 09:00 | English, Spanish, Italian |
| Sofia: Rila Monastery Day Trip with Extended Free Time | US$ 23 per person | 8h | 4.76★ · 46 | Every day · 09:00 and 09:45 | English |
| Rila Monastery & St. Ivan Cave Day Trip from Sofia | US$ 23 per person | 9h | 4.76★ · 46 | Every day · 08:59, 09:00 and 09:02 | English, Spanish, Italian |
| Rila Monastery and Boyana Church tour from Sofia | US$ 40 per person | 8h 30m | 4.46★ · 71 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
Rila Monastery Tour from Sofia at a glance
- Our pick: Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour: Medieval Frescoes, US$ 23 (8h, 4.63★ · 1,193).
- Top rated: Sofia: Private Day Trip Rila Monastery & Boyana Church, US$ 229 (8h, 4.81★ · 129).
- Also recommended: Sofia: Rila Monastery & Boyana Church UNESCO Day Trip, US$ 23 (9h, 4.62★ · 1,073).
Real price per person across the 22 options: US$ 22–US$ 294 (median US$ 56). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 22.
Of the 22 options: 21 with free cancellation, 20 with instant confirmation, 8 with hotel pickup, 13 kid-friendly, 3 private and 19 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.