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5 Best Self-Guided Tours In Bulgaria

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The 5 best self-guided tours in Bulgaria. What each one involves, who runs it, and what you will pay.

5 Best Self-Guided Tours In Bulgaria

Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia

Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia - Rila Monastery: UNESCO art, 1 hour that goes fast

1.Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia

Most Popular★ 5.0

A long Sofia day trip to the UNESCO Rila Monastery and the Seven Rila Lakes, with self-guided hikes plus organized transfer timing.

“Philip’s communication before the day and via the WhatsApp group was incredibly helpful. Phillip texted us throughout the day with reminders of timing and it made the entire experience feel extremely organized, well thought out and attentive.”

280 reviews13 hours (approx.)From $54.44by URCA Ltd

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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Self-Guided Day Trip from Sofia

Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Self-Guided Day Trip from Sofia - The schedule that keeps the day from dragging

2.Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Self-Guided Day Trip from Sofia

★ 5.0

A self-guided day trip from Sofia to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery, with transport, audioguide, and time to explore.

“Our guide is excellent. Boyona and Rila are a must sites to visit. We are actually on our way back to Sofia from Rila while writing this. The only downside side (big downside) are the buses! 40”

41 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $36.04by Traventuria

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Self Guided Tour Experience in Rila Monastery

Self Guided Tour Experience in Rila Monastery - Your Audio Guide and E-Guide Notes: How to Get Value

3.Self Guided Tour Experience in Rila Monastery

★ 3.0

Pre-book a self-guided Rila Monastery ticket with an audio guide and e-guide notes, flexible entry hours, and a UNESCO visit.

“Hello, I am very dissatisfied with Viator because, contrary to their promises, there was no entrance fee to the Rilak Monastery and the 3.5 minutes of the audio guide for over 20 euros is simply not enough. If you do not refund me a large Read more”

15 reviewsFrom $10.46by VisitBulgariaOn Bespoke Experiences

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Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket

Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket - Planning Your 2–3 Hours: How to Get Value Without Rushing

4.Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket

★ 3.5

Self-guided Varna Archaeological Museum ticket with pre-booked entry and English materials, covering Hellenistic, Roman and medieval finds.

“This was a total rip off. I spent $11.50 for admission instead of a few lev. They gave me nothing & told me to read the English on the walls. You should be ashamed of yourselves for selling this”

14 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $22.48by VisitBulgariaOn Bespoke Experiences

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Discover Veliko Tarnovo at Your Pace: Private or Self-guided tour

Discover Veliko Tarnovo at Your Pace: Private or Self-guided tour - Tsarevets Fortress: The Big Hill Stop (and the admission detail)

5.Discover Veliko Tarnovo at Your Pace: Private or Self-guided tour

★ 4.0

Walk Veliko Tarnovo your way with a private or self-guided route, hilltop viewpoints, and key sights like Tsarevets and Samovodska Charshiya.

“Velocity Tarnovo is very hilly and cobblestone streets. I needed a shorter tour and decided to cancel. Viator wrote and said it would be adjusted. It was shortened by over an hour annd we did not go to the fortress. Lots of stops ant shops which we anre not fond of. and we were left…”

11 reviews2 to 4 hours (approx.)From $34.30by VisitBulgariaOn Bespoke Experiences

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