Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Blagoevgrad September 2025 | Expedia.ca [Blagoevgrad Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Blagoevgrad.dx6144670)[Hotels in Blagoevgrad](https://expedia.ca/Blagoevgrad-Hotels.d6144670.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Blagoevgrad](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Blagoevgrad.d6144670.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Blagoevgrad Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Blagoevgrad.d6144670.Car-Rental-Guide)[Blagoevgrad Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Blagoevgrad.d6144670.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Blagoevgrad ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Blagoevgrad Types of activities Where to stay [Blagoevgrad travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Blagoevgrad.dx6144670) ![Photo by Paul Lowe 👣](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4238a56018297f3be82a22d9401d9c1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Paul Lowe 👣](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4238a56018297f3be82a22d9401d9c1b.jpg) ![Photo by Krizova](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5dfa4499630ed97d2bc4eee015c4a997.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Krizova](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5dfa4499630ed97d2bc4eee015c4a997.jpg) ![Photo by Kariann ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/133808a82a1e165497627d781ddfc069.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kariann](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/133808a82a1e165497627d781ddfc069.jpg) ## Blagoevgrad Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Blagoevgrad has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Blagoevgrad is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Blagoevgrad to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Blagoevgrad Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Blagoevgrad. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Blagoevgrad attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. * * * Explore thousands of activities with **free cancellation and no added fees**. Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more. Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel. * * * ### Most fun & popular experiences in Blagoevgrad ### Tours & day trips [See all 30 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48963114/e3760d55-bd40-428c-8d2e-b472f9459de2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour 5h 6/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-monastery-morning-half-day-tour.a48963114.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48957944/5149b526-89fd-4021-91bb-5cd1f40ba649.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour 11h Free cancellation available CA $96 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/7-rila-lakes-and-rila-monastery-tour.a48957944.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48965285/4e210ab5-5693-4210-9bab-83f5c041acd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour 5h Free cancellation available CA $64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-monastery-afternoon-half-day-tour.a48965285.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/516944/4a452dc2-7200-4857-b040-b4839d91399f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour 8h 9.2/10 15 reviews Free cancellation available CA $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-monastery-boyana-church-tour.a516944.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![Rila Monastery Express Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49408193/859f9ecc-7c87-4d74-b670-39110b4cb202.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rila Monastery Express Day Tour 8h Free cancellation available CA $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-monastery-shuttle-day-tour-from-sofia.a49408193.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![Rila Monastery and Hot Mineral Bath Spa Complex Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49824373/376c8ab2-0ffb-455f-a69a-56789c7971ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rila Monastery and Hot Mineral Bath Spa Complex Tour 11h Free cancellation available CA $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-monastery-and-hot-mineral-bath-spa-complex-tour.a49824373.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Small Group Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/824468/417bee69-f9c0-4669-a183-d47027e74757.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Small Group Day Trip 8h 30m 9/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $57 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-monastery-and-boyana-church-small-group-day-trip.a824468.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![Seven Rila lakes - guided day hiking with Waterfall and SPA](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1030491/5c287620-4ba5-4706-8b69-9e1866d9c559.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Seven Rila lakes - guided day hiking with Waterfall and SPA 8h Free cancellation available CA $365 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/seven-rila-lakes-snowshoeing-experience-goritsa-waterfall-and-mineral-springs.a1030491.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![Self-guided Day Trip to Rila Monastery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1201928/ae68b8cd-e006-470c-8319-9c4261e998a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self-guided Day Trip to Rila Monastery 7h Free cancellation available CA $48CA $38 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-day-trip-to-rila-monastery-from-sofia.a1201928.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![Full Day Tour Rila Monastery St. Ivan's Grave and Stob Pyramids](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49893587/425792ba-3a44-44ec-b1e5-c6f5ae308b26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Tour Rila Monastery St. Ivan's Grave and Stob Pyramids 10h CA $59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-tour-rila-monastery-st-ivans-grave-and-stob-pyramids.a49893587.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Self-guided Day Trip to Rila Monastery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1201928/ae68b8cd-e006-470c-8319-9c4261e998a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self-guided Day Trip to Rila Monastery 7h Free cancellation available CA $48CA $38 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-day-trip-to-rila-monastery-from-sofia.a1201928.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![Rila Monastery & Blagoevgrad tour from Skopje](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1192814/2c8812a9-5817-4aa5-989a-4e33e8e1ff19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rila Monastery & Blagoevgrad tour from Skopje 12h Free cancellation available CA $735 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-monastery-blagoevgrad-tour-from-skopje.a1192814.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![Gorno Draglishte: Local Folklore Experience w/ Food Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48104506/a2dadccd-6981-4604-b8d8-7b97b86c4e2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gorno Draglishte: Local Folklore Experience w/ Food Tasting 3h Free cancellation available CA $129 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/gorno-draglishte-local-folklore-experience-w-food-tasting.a48104506.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![GPS&Audio Guided Winter Tour to Rila Monastery & Stob from Bansko](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45016115/68fc1311-6d03-4ef6-b27f-dd294302d9a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### GPS&Audio Guided Winter Tour to Rila Monastery & Stob from Bansko 14h Free cancellation available CA $163 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/self-guided-full-day-tour-rila-monastery-stob-pyramids-from-bansko.a45016115.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![Flexible Group Day Trip to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1202028/40fb152b-61ea-4aa7-8524-ee8ab9b636f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Flexible Group Day Trip to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church 10h Free cancellation available CA $47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-to-rila-monastery-and-boyana-church-from-sofia.a1202028.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![Private Tour from Sofia to the Rila monatsery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2650783/7e8f8c8c-f5e7-47fd-82e0-11f0543212f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour from Sofia to the Rila monatsery 8h Free cancellation available CA $392 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-from-sofia-to-the-rila-m.a2650783.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![Private tour to Rila monastery, Visiting winery and Boyana church](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5034543/8f12c759-a00e-4eac-abd8-043587dbc8c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private tour to Rila monastery, Visiting winery and Boyana church 8h Free cancellation available CA $308 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults 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CA $375 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/road-trip-bulgariatm-gps-auto-guided-in-the-magic-pirin-mountains-from-sofia.a4176088.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![The Rila monastery and the Boyana church (UNESCO) Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2667211/21517ce9-2cde-47fb-8217-6dcbfb4e42e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Rila monastery and the Boyana church (UNESCO) Private Tour 9h Free cancellation available CA $343 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-rila-monastery-and-the-boyana-church-unesco-private-tour.a2667211.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Adventure for the Rafting Enthusiasts on the Struma River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2064725/bb3f0df8-da21-4016-99d8-a1b00d52b3ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Adventure for the Rafting Enthusiasts on the Struma River 3h Free cancellation available CA $145 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/adventure-for-the-rafting-enthusiasts-on-the-struma-river.a2064725.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![Rafting on Struma River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4227803/179e2f65-882a-4c40-9009-e58f356919a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rafting on Struma River 3h Free cancellation available CA $60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rafting-on-struma-river.a4227803.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![River Rafting Adventure in Bulgaria (incl. transfer from Sofia)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50227268/02785697-6f23-43d0-bfb8-637aa3ed38e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### River Rafting Adventure in Bulgaria (incl. transfer from Sofia) 6h Free cancellation available CA $235 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/river-rafting-adventure-in-bulgaria-incl-transfer-from-sofia.a50227268.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Seven Rila lakes - guided day hiking with Waterfall and SPA](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1030491/5c287620-4ba5-4706-8b69-9e1866d9c559.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Seven Rila lakes - guided day hiking with Waterfall and SPA 8h Free cancellation available CA $365 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/seven-rila-lakes-snowshoeing-experience-goritsa-waterfall-and-mineral-springs.a1030491.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Day tour from Sofia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1068446/29f34ecf-61d2-4c06-92b5-5fb0256c2f44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Day tour from Sofia 13h Free cancellation available CA $171 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/one-day-tour-to-7-rila-lakes.a1068446.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ![Unique experience to sleep in Rila Monastery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44869150/dfb64056-3806-44c4-9f13-465b50aea348.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Unique experience to sleep in Rila Monastery 2d CA $122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/unique-experience-to-sleep-in-rila-monastery.a44869150.activity-details?&rid=6144670&location=Blagoevgrad&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Blagoevgrad | Number of things to do | 37 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Rila Monastery: Complex and Museums Smartphone Audio Guide](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-monastery-complex-and-museums-smartphone-audio-guide.a48275521.activity-details): CA $9 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-monastery-morning-half-day-tour.a48963114.activity-details) - [7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/7-rila-lakes-and-rila-monastery-tour.a48957944.activity-details) - [Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-monastery-afternoon-half-day-tour.a48965285.activity-details) - [Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-monastery-boyana-church-tour.a516944.activity-details) - [Rila Monastery Express Day Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-monastery-shuttle-day-tour-from-sofia.a49408193.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Adventure for the Rafting Enthusiasts on the Struma River](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/adventure-for-the-rafting-enthusiasts-on-the-struma-river.a2064725.activity-details) - [Rila National Park Horse Riding Adventure](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-national-park-horse-riding-adventure.a44849627.activity-details) - [Gorno Draglishte: Local Folklore Experience w/ Food Tasting](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/gorno-draglishte-local-folklore-experience-w-food-tasting.a48104506.activity-details) - [Rafting on Struma River](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rafting-on-struma-river.a4227803.activity-details) - [Private Experience Traditional Food Culture in Bansko](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-experience-traditional-food-culture-in-bansko.a45076478.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-monastery-boyana-church-tour.a516944.activity-details) - [Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave Day Trip From Sofia](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-monastery-and-st-ivan-cave-day-trip-from-sofia.a48644904.activity-details) - [Adventure for the Rafting Enthusiasts on the Struma River](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/adventure-for-the-rafting-enthusiasts-on-the-struma-river.a2064725.activity-details) - [Self-guided Day Trip to Rila Monastery](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-day-trip-to-rila-monastery-from-sofia.a1201928.activity-details) - [Rila National Park Horse Riding Adventure](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-national-park-horse-riding-adventure.a44849627.activity-details) | ## What to do in Blagoevgrad * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Blagoevgrad ![Bachinovo Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5dfa4499630ed97d2bc4eee015c4a997.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bachinovo Park Explore the great outdoors at Bachinovo Park, a lovely green space in Blagoevgrad. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Bachinovo-Park-Blagoevgrad.d6253083.Vacation-Attraction) #### American University in Bulgaria Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit American University in Bulgaria, during your travels in Blagoevgrad. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/American-University-In-Bulgaria-Blagoevgrad.d6253073.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kartala Ski Resort Hit the slopes at Kartala Ski Resort during your trip to Blagoevgrad. Discover the area's museums and temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Kartala-Ski-Resort-Blagoevgrad-Province.d553248635976552991.Vacation-Attraction) #### Church of Vavedenie Presvetiya Bogoroditsi Church of Vavedenie Presvetiya Bogoroditsi is just one of the places to see in Blagoevgrad, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Church-Of-Vavedenie-Presvetiya-Bogoroditsi-Blagoevgrad.d553248621533039031.Vacation-Attraction) #### History Museum You can spend time studying the exhibits at History Museum during your trip to Blagoevgrad. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/History-Museum-Blagoevgrad.d553248621533039032.Vacation-Attraction) #### Church Vavedenie Bogorodichno After visiting Church Vavedenie Bogorodichno, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Blagoevgrad. Make time to visit the monuments and temples while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Church-Vavedenie-Bogorodichno-Varosha.d6253081.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Blagoevgrad ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Varosha When in Varosha, you can plan a visit to Bachinovo Park and History Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Blagoevgrad-Varosha.dx553248635976397291) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blagoevgrad worth visiting? > Whether you plan to experience the cultural highlights and local charm or sample regional foods and explore the outdoors, there's no shortage of things to do in Blagoevgrad. ### How do I spend a day in Blagoevgrad? > Once you've visited popular attractions like History Museum and Church of Vavedenie Presvetiya Bogoroditsi, spend the rest of your day discovering Blagoevgrad's retail and dining scene. ### What is the top tourist attraction in Blagoevgrad? > The top tourist attraction in Blagoevgrad is History Museum, so don't forget to add it to your sightseeing list. ### Is three days enough to stay in Blagoevgrad? > Book a getaway in Blagoevgrad for three days and you'll have enough time to discover its key sights and experience the local way of life. For the chance to enjoy highlights in the surrounding areas and venture off the tourist trail, consider staying for a week or longer. ### Is Blagoevgrad a walkable city? > If touring on foot sounds like your style of getaway, Blagoevgrad is a great place to visit. Find major sights, such as History Museum, within walking distance of downtown. You can also enjoy a stroll around Varosha, a cool neighbourhood located about 0.64 kilometres from downtown. ### What are some activities to do in Blagoevgrad with kids? > Planning what to do in Blagoevgrad with kids has never been so simple. Whether you're travelling with toddlers or teenagers, there are plenty of family-friendly sights to keep them busy here. > > > > - [Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-monastery-boyana-church-tour.a516944.activity-details) > - [Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave Day Trip From Sofia](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-monastery-and-st-ivan-cave-day-trip-from-sofia.a48644904.activity-details) > - [Adventure for the Rafting Enthusiasts on the Struma River](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/adventure-for-the-rafting-enthusiasts-on-the-struma-river.a2064725.activity-details) > - [Self-guided Day Trip to Rila Monastery](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-day-trip-to-rila-monastery-from-sofia.a1201928.activity-details) > - [Rila National Park Horse Riding Adventure](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rila-national-park-horse-riding-adventure.a44849627.activity-details) ### What to do in Blagoevgrad for adults? > From delicious food and cultural hotspots to thrilling adventures and unique experiences, there are plenty of great things to do in Blagoevgrad for adults. ### Are there free things to do in Blagoevgrad? > From checking out parks to wandering around hip neighbourhoods, it's easy to find free things to do in Blagoevgrad. 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