Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia - Small Group | 12 hours

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2 Adults x $100.86
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Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian
  • Pick-up and drop off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking local Macedonian guide
  • English-speaking Bulgarian guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Overview

Appreciating the diversity of Balkan culture can be difficult, especially with limited time in the region. Explore Macedonian culture on a day tour to Skopje from Sofia, and tick off another Balkan capital in just 1 day. Enjoy the company of 2 professional guides - one from Bulgaria and one local from Macedonian. Travel the distance with ease via modern vehicle, and discover landmarks including the Skopje Fortress, Memorial House of Mother Teresa, and Old Bazaar, with insights provided by your guides. During this day tour you will have the chance to visit one of the most bizarre cities on the Balkan Peninsula. Skopje is a mixture of authentic monuments from the Ottoman period, and new neo-classical buildings, complete with ornate columns and rooftop figures of nymphs. After the reconstruction of the new center has been done, as per the “Skopje 2014” project, the city became one of the popular destinations in Eastern Europe.

Itinerary

  • Old Bazaar - Skopje

    Our day tour to Skopje will start with pick up from your centrally located hotel/accommodation in Sofia at 08:00 am. After approximately 4 hours of drive, we will reach Skopje. During the long drive, you will learn the Bulgarian point of view regarding the history of the region. Then you will have two hours guided tour of the city made by a local Macedonian guide. You will have the chance to hear the stories about Yugoslavia and the modern way of life in the country from a native, which will make your experience much more fulfilled. In addition, you will compare the two historical interpretations and make your own conclusions. The highlights you will visit are the Old fortress, Sultan Murat Mosques, and the Old Bazaar, where we will have the chance to see Caravanserais (inns) from the Ottoman period when Skopje was one of the main trade centers on the Balkans.

    45 minutes

  • Skopje Fortress Kale

    Historical fortress located at the highest point in Skopje from where you will have the chance to admire the stunning view of the city.

    15 minutes

  • Sultan Murad Mosque (Pass By)

    A mosque from the Ottoman-era, built during the 15th century. It is a masterpiece of the architectural achievements of the early Ottoman empire.

  • The Stone Bridge

    We will cross the Vardar River by the Stone bridge, the only preserved bridge from the Middle ages and start our exploration of the new part of the city.

    10 minutes

  • Macedonia Square

    We will visit the new neo-classical square Macedonia. There we will admire the biggest statue of Alexander the Great and his father Phillip II. You will stop and learn the history of the ancient Macedonians and the adventures of their rulers.

    30 minutes

  • Memorial House of Mother Teresa

    We will continue to Mother Teresa memorial house. She is the most famous person born in Skopje. Her work and contribution to the world deserve huge respect. In the house museum, you will learn about her story and will track her life by the big photography collection. The walking part of the tour will finish at the Gate Macedonia (newly built triumphal arch). After the walking tour, you will have 2 hours of free time during which you will have the chance to have a lunch and taste the traditional Macedonian cuisine. The tour will end with drop off at your hotel in Sofia

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please bring your passport with you and check if you need a visa due to border crossing
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Free Cancellation

June 20100% refund
June 21No refund

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  • 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.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Interesting history well presented

Published on May, 2025

The history of this region is fascinating and very well presented by our tour guide in Skopje. The city was beautiful and our tour covered a good deal. They give you enough time to wander and eat lunch. Overall a great day.

Well worth doing.

Published on May, 2025

An excellent day out. Driver and guides very helpful and informative.journey comfortable with ample breaks. Skopje a very interesting place with a lot of history.

Must-Do Day Trip when Staying in Sofia

Published on May, 2025

We learned so much both from our Bulgarian Guide Teodore, and from our North Macedonian guide Lence. This is a long day, but if you are visiting Bulgaria already and have time, we found this extremly educational and a wonderful experience to learn more about this region, and all of the history that has happend here over the centuries and millenia. We had an enjoyable day despite the rain, and would recommend this for sure.

Great experience. Our...

Published on May, 2025

Great experience. Our guide Ivan was amazing. So friendly and knowledgeable. It was a long day but Skopje was worth seeing

The trip to Skopje and...

Published on May, 2025

The trip to Skopje and back is long and exhausting but it's really worth it. Dimitri and Lena were very nice and helpful. Highly recommended!

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