Most PopularPrivate Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery
Private guided day trip from Sofia to the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church.

This day trips & excursions is one of the standout things to do in Sofia, Bulgaria. Rated 4.0/5 by 5 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €29 per person. Check out not 1 but 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites as you explore the medieval church on the outskirts of Sofia and the 19th-century monastery in the Rila Mountains.
Two UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1 day only. Rila Monastery is the largest, most beautiful, and the most important Bulgarian monastery, Boyana Church is famous for its Proto-Renaissance wall paintings from the 13th century.
Enjoy all this either in a self-guided or privately-guided tour. Two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day only. Rila Monastery is the largest, most beautiful, and the most important Bulgarian monastery, while Boyana Church is famous for its Proto-Renaissance wall paintings from the 13th century.
Sofia is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular day trips & excursions slots in Sofia sell out.