Skopje and Matka Canyon tour from Ohrid
Overview
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.
Inclusions
- Pick-up and drop off at your hotel or any other preferred location in Ohrid
- All transfers with a comfortable A/C car or minivan
- Experienced English-speaking tour guide/driver for the tour
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Matka Canyon, Street 1, Skopje 1000 Republic of North Macedonia
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Skopje Fortress Kale, Old Town, Skopje Republic of North Macedonia
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Old Bazaar, Skopje, Skopje Republic of North Macedonia
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monument "Warrior on a horse", Macedonia, Shkupi 1000, North Macedonia
We will admire the greatest statue of Alexander the Great in the world. The monument is set on top of a fountain.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Memorial House of Mother Teresa, Macedonia Str. No.9, Skopje 1000 Republic of North Macedonia
The memorial house made in her honour. She was born here in 1910.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Museum of Macedonian Struggle, Str. Iljo Vojvoda No. BB, Skopje 1000 Republic of North Macedonia
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Matka Canyon, Street 1, Skopje 1000 Republic of North Macedonia
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Skopje Fortress Kale, Old Town, Skopje Republic of North Macedonia
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Old Bazaar, Skopje, Skopje Republic of North Macedonia
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monument "Warrior on a horse", Macedonia, Shkupi 1000, North Macedonia
We will admire the greatest statue of Alexander the Great in the world. The monument is set on top of a fountain.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Memorial House of Mother Teresa, Macedonia Str. No.9, Skopje 1000 Republic of North Macedonia
The memorial house made in her honour. She was born here in 1910.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Museum of Macedonian Struggle, Str. Iljo Vojvoda No. BB, Skopje 1000 Republic of North Macedonia
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Operating in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- We are constantly following the WHO recommendations and guidelines and are implementing all the necessary precautions for ensuring the health and safety for our travelers and our staff, as well as all the people involved in the experience.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Jorien_V
September 2023
It was a wonderful tour thanks to Daniel! He told us a lot about Macedonie. We really had a great time! Matka was so beautiful and nice to hear a lot about Skopje
It was a wonderful tour thanks to Daniel! He told us a lot about Macedonie. We really had a great time! Matka was so beautiful and nice to hear a lot about Skopje578trudel
November 2019
Hvilken flott by! Skopje kan virkelig anbefales! Nydelig sommervær i oktober, hyggelige og imøtekommende folk og svært billig å bo, spise og shoppe! 👌🏼
Hvilken flott by! Skopje kan virkelig anbefales! Nydelig sommervær i oktober, hyggelige og imøtekommende folk og svært billig å bo, spise og shoppe! 👌🏼Julie_S
May 2022
Chose 9am start but a long day so be prepared.Same guide Naum as other tour and minibus. Matka canyon is beautiful .Went on the boat trip which cost extra but well worth it.Very relaxing and lovely scenery.Went into a cave.Some steep steps .The cave is lit. Skopje tour was by foot.Nice main squar...
Chose 9am start but a long day so be prepared.Same guide Naum as other tour and minibus. Matka canyon is beautiful .Went on the boat trip which cost extra but well worth it.Very relaxing and lovely scenery.Went into a cave.Some steep steps .The cave is lit. Skopje tour was by foot.Nice main square.Lots of statues.Mother theresa house is worth a visit .Late lunch at Kebab place .AlanS2496
August 2019
Very interesting and entertaining tour. Matka is spectacular. Our guide Daniel was very informative and helpful. Great way to spend a day in Macedonia and learn more about history and present of the region, while at the same time admiring beauty of the landscape.
Very interesting and entertaining tour. Matka is spectacular. Our guide Daniel was very informative and helpful. Great way to spend a day in Macedonia and learn more about history and present of the region, while at the same time admiring beauty of the landscape.