Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Private Tour
Overview
The Rila Monastery is Bulgaria's "must see" UNESCO site to visit. Among many offers for a day tour to Rila Monastery, we are now happy to offer some unique and customized day tours - dedicated service, knowledgeable guides, perfectly maintained vehicles and personal touch.
Founded in the 10th century, the Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria's most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments. It is traditionally thought that the monastery was founded by the hermit St. Ivan of Rila. The hermit actually lived in a cave without any material possessions not far from the monastery's location, while the complex was built by his students, who came to the mountains to receive their education. The monastery was established in it,s today location in 14th century. After two major fires the monastery was restored in 1837. It is part of UNESCO’s world heritage list since 1983 and it is still an active monastery.
What's Included
- Drop off
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Pick up
- Professional guide in English
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Rila Monastery complex (free admission), Rila Monastery museums (5-10€) and Boyana church entrance fee 10€ per person (also for the guide) not included
Meeting and Pickup
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Rila Monastery
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Boyana Church
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All year round women need to have kneels and shoulders covered. Warm clothes and low heel shoes.
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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Drop off.
- Private tour.
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Pick up.
- Professional guide in English.
- Driver/guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Rila Monastery complex (free admission), Rila Monastery museums (5-10€) and Boyana church entrance fee 10€ per person (also for the guide) not included.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Private Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Drop off
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Pick up
- Professional guide in English
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Rila Monastery complex (free admission), Rila Monastery museums (5-10€) and Boyana church entrance fee 10€ per person (also for the guide) not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All year round women need to have kneels and shoulders covered. Warm clothes and low heel shoes.
