Rila Monastery Tickets and Tours

Compare 125 Rila Monastery tickets, tours and experiences from €5: bus tours, history tours and activities. Free cancellation on most bookings.

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Gerhard_B·2025-11-02· ★ 5.0

Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour

Great experience

This should definitely be visited when you are in Sofia. Very worth seeing in the middle of the mountains😉

Frequently asked questions

How much do Rila Monastery tours cost?
Prices start at €5 per adult for the Rila Monastery: Monastery Self-Guided Audio Tour 7 lang. Most of the 125 options on this page cost between €56 and €949. Private and full-day options cost more.
Are there tours in languages other than English?
English is the most common, offered by 115 experiences, followed by German, Italian, Spanish; Castilian and Russian. Use the Language filter to narrow the list.
What happens if I need to cancel?
For 113 of the 125 experiences here you get a full refund if you cancel in time, usually up to 24 hours before. The deadline is shown on each booking page.
How much time should I set aside?
Allow about 9 hours for a typical experience here. The longest lasts 23 days; use the Duration filter for shorter ones.
Which tours include entry to Rila Monastery?
87 options include admission, the cheapest being the Self-guided Day Trip to Rila Monastery at €18. Walking and bike tours often only pass by, so check “What's included” before booking.
Do any experiences include pickup from my hotel?
78 experiences on this page include pickup, such as the Full-day Rila Monastery, Stob Pyramids and St Ivan Rilski Cave from Sofia. The others start from a meeting point shared after booking.
How quickly is my booking confirmed?
88% of the options here confirm instantly. Others are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours. Filter by “Instant confirmation” to see only the instant ones.

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