Full-Day tour to Rila Monastery and National History Museum
This tour wiil take to the one of the symbols of Bulgaria - Rila Monastery and National History Museum.
Rila monastery is included in the List of World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO and is also a popular tourist destination. Throughout the centuries Rila Monastery has always been the spiritual, educational and cultural centre of Bulgaria.
National History Museum is one of the largest and richest history museums on the Balkan Peninsula. Representing the history of the present Bulgarian lands from the period 8,000 years ago to the present day.
This tour wiil take to the one of the symbols of Bulgaria - Rila Monastery and National History Museum.
Rila monastery is included in the List of World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO and is also a popular tourist destination. Throughout the centuries Rila Monastery has always been the spiritual, educational and cultural centre of Bulgaria.
National History Museum is one of the largest and richest history museums on the Balkan Peninsula. Representing the history of the present Bulgarian lands from the period 8,000 years ago to the present day.
Itinerary
- National Museum of History · 3 h
Visit to the National History Museum, one of the largest and richest history museums on the Balkan Peninsula-The museum is at the former primary residence of the dictator and last communist leader Todor Zhivkov at Boyana, and currently contains over 700,000 objects connected to archaeology, fine arts, history and ethnography
- Rila Monastery · 3 min
Enjoyable afternoon at the Rila Monastery, where you will learn a lot about the history of Bulgaria during the Bulgarian Revival Period (18th – 19th centuries). During that time Rila Monastery set up approximately 50 metochions in the large Bulgarian towns and villages where some of the most well-educated Rila monks performed their religious rites, established schools, and brought pilgrims to the monastery.
What's included
- Admission to National Museum of History
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Admission to Rila Monastery
What's not included
- Lunch
Meeting point
Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with a member of our booking team.
View on the mapStart time
00:00
End point
Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with a member of our booking team.
View on the mapLanguages
In-person guide: German, English, Spanish
Travellers
- Child (3–11)
- Youth (12–17)
- Adult (18–64)
- Senior (65–120)
Options
- Full-Day tour to Rila Monastery and National History Museum from €110
Pickup included
Start time: 00:00
In-person guide: English, Spanish, German
Additional information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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