Nestled in the imposing Rila Mountains Rila Monastery is the most famous landmark in the country, a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site. "The Holy Rila Retreat" founded in 10-th century is also the largest Bulgarian monastery and most visited tourist site in the country.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $297.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Travelers are collected from any hotel (accommodation) or location within Plovdiv city. Travelers must provide their pick up location upon booking or closer to their tour date.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rila Monastery - private day tour from Plovdiv lasts about 10 hours.
Prices start at $177 per person for this Plovdiv experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $297. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Travelers are collected from any hotel (accommodation) or location within Plovdiv city. Travelers must provide their pick up location upon booking or closer to their tour date. Pickup points include Hotel Evmolpia, Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by PLOVDIV TRIPS.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
We took a day excursion with Kamen to Rila Monastery from our hotel in Plovdiv. Kamen was very knowledgable about the history of the place and provided us with interesting information of what we saw. He is a very professional guide and very friendly too. I highly recommend him to anyone arriving to Bulgaria.
Thank you Eli! I apreciate it.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rila Monastery - private day tour from Plovdiv | 10 hours | 5.0 (1) | $177 | |
 Plovdiv and Rila Monastery tour in one day | 10–11 hours | 4.4 (87) | $113 | View |
 Private Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery | 8 hours | 4.8 (124) | $228 | View |
 2-Day Bulgaria Tour: Sofia, Plovdiv & Rila Monastery | 2 days | — | $183 | View |
 Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour | 8 hours | 4.6 (1,183) | $23 | View |
 Private Day Trip: Rila Monastery & Stob Pyramids | 9 hours | 5.0 (5) | $228 | View |
 Rila Monastery and Boiana church private tour | 6–9 hours | 5.0 (25) | $114 | View |