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What are people saying about Rila Monastery
WeiTing_T, May 2026
Good
Booked an English tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, but not sure why we didn’t go to Boyana Church at all. Have plenty of time at Rila Monastery. The tour guide is very friendly and helpful on answering questions.
John_M, Apr 2026
Truly excellent and great value for money
Great self-guided tour to Rila monastery. Totally satisfied with the e-guide and the audio guide with all the indepth information.
Worth taking this activity to save money and to have everything.
Krystian_R, Apr 2026
Great guide and a beautiful monastery
Ina was a great guide, she talked about history during the ride and took great care of us during the tour.
Rila monastery is very impressing and definitely worth seeing, also is placed around the beautiful scenery of the mountain's.
I recommend to get on to the top of the tower to see a monastery from the higher perspective.
Vess_D, Jan 2026
Outstanding trip with knowledgeable guide
The tour to the Rila Monastery was like a fairy tale! Thanks to the beautiful winter landscape and our guide, who created a fun atmosphere and told us detailed facts about the places we passed by. The Boyana Church is a unique historical heritage site because it is a pre-Renaissance masterpiece!
Sunita_R, May 2026
I personally felt that it...
I personally felt that it could have been a half day tour.
Transport was good, well organized and punctual.
Angelina_P, Apr 2026
Make sure to bring Euros...
Make sure to bring Euros with you! Our guide was so friendly and had a lot of fun stories. Great experience.
Albert_S, Apr 2026
Fantastic trip
Vincy our guide and driver was wonderful. The vehicle was new and safe. He was knowledgeable of the area and the history. He made great restaurant suggestions. He was on time and respectful of our space and time. We highly recommend him.
Nina_F, Apr 2026
Ina our guide was fantastic!
Ina was a fantastic guide at Rila Monastery and Boyana Church—helpful, cheerful, and incredibly informative. She shared in-depth history, from the founding of Rila Monastery in the 10th century by St. Ivan of Rila and its role in preserving Bulgarian culture, to the detailed stories behind Boyana Church’s exceptional 13th-century frescoes. Her explanations were engaging and easy to follow, making the entire experience both insightful and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Callum_S, Feb 2026
Svet was an awesome tour...
Svet was an awesome tour guide, made everything super engaging. Very knowledgeable about all things Bulgaria and a lot of historical references.
Gretchen_J, Dec 2025
Great Day Trip
We strongly recommend this tour. Our guide Ventsislav was exceptionally accommodating friendly and professional. He was also right on time and made sure our trip was as fun and smooth as possible. I’d like to thank him for his great recommendations and information throughout the trip.
Joe_H, Dec 2025
Great Trip
Amazing from start to finish! Amazing coach driver and our tour guide Ludo was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and made sure the trip was on schedule. Rila monastery is definitely must see when heading to Sofia! Highly recommend!
AmySH, Nov 2025
Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, one day!
Wow! Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day! So much history and color! Had a great guide, knowledgeable not only Bulgarian history, but also the Balkan countries! Highly recommend this tour when in Sofia.
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Prebook tickets to the monastery to skip the line and enjoy more time inside.
Visitors must wear clothing that covers shoulders, knees, and elbows to tour the grounds.
A traditional bakery behind the monastery serves homemade mekitsi (dough fritters), while several nearby restaurants specialize in Bulgarian food; trout is a specialty.
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