Skopje and Matka Canyon tour from Ohrid

5.0
(4 reviews)

11 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

With a local, English-speaking guide, explore Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. Learn about the city’s storied history of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman rule, and see both the old and new parts of the city. The tour hits several highlights including the Stone Bridge, Skopje Fortress, Matka Canyon, the Museum of National Struggle of Macedonia, and much more.

What's Included

Experienced English-speaking tour guide/driver for the tour
All transfers with a comfortable A/C car or minivan
Pick-up and drop off at your hotel or any other preferred location in Ohrid
Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Personal expenses
Boat ride

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick-up from your hotel or any other preferred location in Ohrid

OR
Meeting point
St Clement of Ohrid 96

We will pick you up from your hotel or any other preferred location in Ohrid

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Matka Canyon

    We will visit the Matka Canyon, one of the most beautiful places in the environment. Here we can visit the church of “St. Andrew” and take a small boat ride to the Vrelo cave.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Skopje Fortress Kale

    The fortress is thought to have been built during the rule of emperor Justinian I and constructed further during the 10th and 11th centuries over the remains of emperor Justinian's Byzantine fortress which may have been destroyed due to a number of wars and battles in the region.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Old Bazaar - Skopje

    We will reveal the old part of Skopje and the Old Turkish Bazaar, and walk the cobblestone streets or visit some of the small shops. You can find some beautiful shops for handmade crafts and other souvenirs. You can have a Turkish coffee in one of the local cafes.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Monument "Warrior on a horse"

    We will admire the greatest statue of Alexander the Great in the world. The monument is set on top of a fountain.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Memorial House of Mother Teresa

    The memorial house made in her honour. She was born here in 1910.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Museum of Macedonian Struggle

    This is a relatively new museum with a few exhibits, including the wax figures room, with some of the most important people from Macedonian history.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operating in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Supplied by Experience Balkan

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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