Sofia, Bulgaria

Self-guided tour in Rila Monastery

Art, culture and gastronomy
Ticket e-voucher
Enjoy a day out at the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, with your entrance ticket. Enjoy a day out at the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, with your entrance ticket.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a day out at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Monastery of Saint Ivan
  • See the biggest and the most respected Bulgarian monastery
  • Explore the grounds at your own pace with reading material

Description

Better known as the Rila Monastery, it is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. The Rila Monastery is located in 1147 meters altitude in the middle of the fragrant coniferous forests.Explore the 8800 square meters complex with your self-guided tour including the dwellings and farming buildings. Admire the The Rila Mona...

What's Included

  • Personalized reading material (PDF)
  • Tour guide, Transportation to/from attractions, Additional entrance fees for other sights inside

Important informations

  • Instant confirmation Where: Rila, 2643, Bulgaria Meeting point: Begin your self-guide tour at the entrance of the Monastery during open hours. What to remember:  Entrance in the monastery complex and church is free of charge. If you choose to enter the History museum you must pay 8.00 BGN per person, on-siteNote this is a self-guided tour, you will need to arrange your own transportation to/from the activity location(s)Self-guided tour includes reading material (via PDF) available in English, Russian, Bulgarian, Italian, French, German, Romanian, Spanish, DutchPlease contact the tour operator to request your preferred language. You will find their information on the voucher after bookingThe reading material (PDF) will be sent to your email addressThis reading material will be a customized PDF in your selected language and will include instructions on how to arrive to the starting location, travel tips and detailed explanations about the sights you will visit When:  Begin your self-guide tour at anytime during opening hoursRila Monastery is open daily from 7.00am to 8.00pm 
  • It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.

Care of Covid-19

Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.


Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.

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