Explore Boyana Church: A UNESCO World Heritage Gem

Visit Rila Monastery from Sofia, with Boyana Church included on select options. Enjoy scenic Rila Mountain views. Guides available daily in English, Spanish or Italian.

Join an 8.5–10 hour guided group tour to Rila Monastery, with select options also including Boyana Church — please check your chosen option before booking. Enjoy a 40-minute guided tour at Rila Monastery, followed by 2.5 hours of free time for photos, museums, shopping, or lunch. On options that inc...

• Vasil Levski Monument
• Rila Monastery
• Boyana Church
• Vasil Levski Monument

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Women should have their knees and shoulders covered in the Monastery., Please note that some of the tour options do not include a visit to Boyana Church, even if it may appear in general destination descriptions. We kindly ask you to read each tour description carefully to ensure it includes the sites you wish to visit before booking. If you are unsure, feel free to contact us for clarification., Bring cash with you (preferably local currency) – the shops and the restaurants in the area of the monastery accept mostly cash payments so it is important to have some money with you., Please warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them, The visits within the Boyana Church itself are limited to 10 minutes per every group of 8 to 10 people. If you'd like to enter inside, you may also need to queue., On certain days, such as around holidays in Bulgaria, or when in groups over 100 people, delays are possible and the estimated tour finish time in Sofia could change as far as 18:30., The Boyana church is closed on the 1st of January, on the Sunday of the Orthodox Easter, on the 24th of December, the 25th of December - and on such days the tour is done only to the Rila Monastery., Safety Notice: For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, anyone who appears intoxicated or behaves in a way that makes guides uncomfortable may be removed from the tour. No refunds will be issued in such cases., The order of visits to the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church may be adjusted due to weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control., On certain days as 18th of May , 17th of September and 1st of November - Your entry to the Boyana church might NOT be guaranteed., There are not many dining options around the Monastery - there are bakeries where you can enjoy pastry. As an alternative, you can always bring your own food with you., Customers who book the Self-Guided Tour (Transportation Only) option do not have guaranteed entry to Boyana Church. Due to the church’s strict timed entry regulations and limited visitor capacity, access inside the church depends on ticket availability at the time of arrival., Guides are not obligated to provide guided commentary while inside the bus. Explanations and guided tours typically take place at designated stops and attractions rather than during transit.

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

Explore Rila Monastery and Boyana Church - two UNESCO sites. Еnjoy breath-taking views of the Rila National Park. Your day, your way - guided or self-guided.

During the 5-6 hours trip, you will see really amazing places and landmarks, starting from our meeting point St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, then going by car/van to the breathtaking, 186-metre tall TV tower - Kopitoto ("The Hoof"), situated on top of Vitosha mountain at 1,348 m altitude. You will h...

• St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
• National Museum of History
• Vitosha Mountain
• Boyana Church
• Pancharevo Lake
• Korali

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

You have the chance to visit two UNESCO world heritage sites in one day- Boyana church and Rila Monastery.

• Rila Monastery
• Boyana Church

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Visit two of the most important monuments in Sofia – Boyana church and Rila monastery. Essential for any trip to the Bulgarian capital!

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Discover Bulgaria on a private full-day tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, both UNESCO sites. Enjoy personalized attention while immersing yourself in rich history and stunning landscapes.

Situated deep in the dense pine forests of Rila Mountain, Rila Monastery is the biggest and most important Orthodox cloister in Bulgaria.It is an outstanding example of the Bulgarian cultural and historical heritage, in which architecture and painting merge harmoniously. The site is part of the UNES...

• Rila Monastery
• Boyana Church

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Children must be accompanied by an adult, We understand your concerns in relation to COVID 19, therefore we've taken the needed measures for you to feel safe. All our guides and drivers go through regular medical checks, wear masks during the tours and in each vehicle, we have a disinfectant spray. Furthermore due to the situation nowadays we organize tours only for small groups (up to 7 persons) and we have the option for private tours.

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

Sofia is one of the oldest cities on the Balkans found by the Thracian tribe Serdi. In 29 A.D. Sofia became the capital of the Roman province of Inner Dacia. Through the ages, the city played role as an important trading center in the Byzantine and Bulgarian Empires. Under Ottoman rule, Sofia was th...

• Vasil Levski Monument
• Ivan Vazov National Theater
• National Art Gallery
• Saint Sofia Church
• National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria
• Saint Nikolas Russian Church
• TSUM
• Boyana Church

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

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

Small group bigger experience! • Visit the Boyana Church – an inspiring temple, with unique frescoes from the 13th century. • Visit the top Bulgarian Landmark, a UNESCO site and the biggest Monastery in Bulgaria – Rila monastery. • Know more about the Eastern Orthodox traditions, frescoes and histo...

• Rila Monastery
• Boyana Church

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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