🏨 Rila Monastery History Walking Tour Activity

Rila Monastery History Walking Tour

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 40 minutes

Departs: Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

If you visit the Rila Monastery on your own but you still want to learn about its amazing history and frescoes, this is the perfect tour for you!
The meeting point for the tour is in the monastery`s yard, next to the big stone tower.
Then, the guide himself/ herself will tell you in details about the history of the monastery and the story of Saint Yoan of Rila – the patron and the founder of this spiritual place – you will learn when it was established, why it is situated there and also about its significant importance for all Bulgarian people.
Then, you will continue with a walk in the yard around the church and inside of the church itself, where you will learn more about the most important frescoes as well as about the main traditions in the Orthodox Christianity. You will see where the relics of Saint Yoan are kept and the memorial place of the last Bulgarian king – Boris III.

What's Included

Guided tour - English speaking guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities (optional)

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 0 - 99

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

The meeting point for the tour is in the monastery`s yard, next to the big stone tower – please be there at 12:20. The guide will have your contact details and he/ she will be able to identify you.
Then, the guide himself/ herself will tell you in details about the history of the monastery and the story of Saint Yoan of Rila – the patron and the founder of this spiritual place – you will learn when it was established, why it is situated there and also about its significant importance for all Bulgarian people.
Then, you will continue with a walk in the yard around the church and inside of the church itself, where you will learn more about the most important frescoes as well as about the main traditions in the Orthodox Christianity. You will see where the relics of Saint Yoan are kept and the memorial place of the last Bulgarian king – Boris III.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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