From Sofia: Rila monastery & Boyana church and free pick up
Overview
On this day tour you will have the chance to visit the biggest cloister in the country - Rila monastery and the beautiful Boyana church, both under the UNESCO protection. You will have Audio guide (English, Espanol, German, Italian, French, Русский) with you, who will tell you the history of the two sights and we will pick you up from your accommodation anywhere in Sofia.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up and drop off from any address in Sofia
- Audio guide (English, Espanol, Italiano, Français, Deutsche, Русский)
- Entrance fee for Rila monastery museums - 20 BGN each (option- only in cash)
- Entrance fee for Boyana church - 12 BGN (option)
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total duration is 8 hours - 5 hours transfer time and 3 hours sites visit.
- It is NOT allowed to wear shorts, short skirts.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick up and drop off from any address in Sofia.
- Audio guide (English, Espanol, Italiano, Français, Deutsche, Русский).
- Entrance fee for Rila monastery museums - 20 BGN each (option- only in cash).
- Entrance fee for Boyana church - 12 BGN (option).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Sofia: Rila monastery & Boyana church and free pick up is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Sofia: Rila monastery & Boyana church and free pick up will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up and drop off from any address in Sofia
- Audio guide (English, Espanol, Italiano, Français, Deutsche, Русский)
- Entrance fee for Rila monastery museums - 20 BGN each (option- only in cash)
- Entrance fee for Boyana church - 12 BGN (option)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total duration is 8 hours - 5 hours transfer time and 3 hours sites visit.
- It is NOT allowed to wear shorts, short skirts.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
