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Let us evoke the city's past with its winding lanes filled with teahouses, mosques, craftspeople's shops, and even good day and nightlife.
Let us get pleasantly lost in the maze of narrow streets.
Not only it was actually the second biggest Ottoman bazaar of its kind in Europe in its heyday (after the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul,), but it also encompasses galleries, mosques, museums, restaurants and bars, and all kinds of fun and interesting attractions. Skopje's çarsija is not like all the others. To understand the state of mind of the Macedonians, Albanians, Turks and all the others who make up Macedonia's rich ethnic composition, you must dive into it. It is literally a socio-political barometer, its transformations taking place in step with the changes in Macedonia at large.
The Old Bazaar is the oldest, most historically important and most atmospheric part of Skopje.
It’s very much the domain of locals and doesn’t have the same over-touristic feel as some marketplaces in the region.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
I usually pick up my guests at the standard pick up place, the Stone Bridge. It is very easy to locate and find and there is no chance to miss it. Eventually I pick up my clients with my car if there is a need for it, if they want it or if there is a mutual agreement.
It is an easy to find place, the biggest Symbol of Skopje, and also many important points of Skopje are there like - The Holocaust Museum, The Archeological Museum, the entry of the Old Town... and it is super central :)
Itinerary
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1Daut Pasha Hamam
The beautiful architecture of the Hamam will leave you speechless and the treasure that hides within will bring you a lot from the rich macedonian culture. In the 15th century Hamam, nowadays The National Gallery of Macedonia attracts many people from the world to discover the history and the reach cultural every day of Macedonia.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Suli Han
A Karavan-Saraj from the 15th century made by the Pashas in the Ottoman Empire. One of the first Hostels and places to stay the night in the town. The meaning of Suli Han - The Rest House with water. These old Khans had to be supplied with water for the guests traveling to the East or West. Nowadays it is a perfect example of beautiful Turkish - Macedonian architecture and home of "The Museum of the Old Town" and "The Academy of Arts"
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Bit Bazaar
The very authentic life of the Green Market (Bit Pazar) in Skopje is something to be felt on your own skin. The everyday Dynamics of the people and the typical surroundings here will bring you a very typical "being together" way of life of the many colorful cultures, languages, roots, and different nationalities... It is a very one-of-a-kind place. The vegetables and the fruits that are being sold here are all domestic and hand-made, so we really don't have something like BIO Products here, because everything is actually BIO :) We can taste some of the very tasty varieties of cheese, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, and anything that is to offer...
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Mustafa Pasha Mosque
Built-in 1492 by Çoban Mustafa Pasha, who later became vizier on the court of Sultan Selim I. A huge symbol of the Ottoman Time in Macedonia. In the beautiful rose garden I will tell you some stories how Mustafa Pasha actually influenced the life of the people of Skopje and what he brought here from the Mediterranean and Turkey, how he developed the villages, the infrastructure...
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Skopje Fortress Kale
A fortress from where we will enjoy a beautiful view of the bigger part of Skopje, the mountain surrounding, the nature and sink a little bit in the era BC, then travel in the times of the Romans in these regions, the Byzantine Era and the Ottomans until today. I will tell you some stories and legends about the past of Skopje, about the mixed architectures of the town, about the conditions why the people have chosen this town to settle in. The fortress is a Must See attraction :)
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Kosmos Kebabchilnica
Most tourists skip this place, but if you join the locals, they will say that there is no better place to taste the Kebacinja and the traditional Tavce Gravce than here. Owned by great people and led by a very friendly waiter this is the most visited place to eat for the locals of Skopje. Here we will use the break to taste something that you probably haven't tried ever :)
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Sweets Shop Rigara
The oldest Sweets Shop in the Old Town will offer us some retro stuff from the Orient, but also some new sweets that we eat nowadays in Skopje on a very regular basis. Let the old look of the Shop not fool you, this place is something where we will gladly stop by.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- 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.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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