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  1. Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, North Macedonia | GetYourGuide

    Macedonia's capital, Skopje, is around 3.5 hours away from Sofia by car. Skopje's rich history and culture will be on display during this one-day excursion.

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  2. From Skopje: Vodno Mountain and Matka Canyon Tour | GetYourGuide

    Travel to Vodno Mountain from Skopje in the luxury of your own air-conditioned vehicle. On your first day in Macedonia, ride the cable car to Millennium Cross, one of the world's largest Christian crosses, and take in the views of Skopje.

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  3. Half Day Tour from Skopje to Matka Canyon | GetYourGuide

    You'll be far from city life during this half-day spent in the great outdoors. Matka Canyon is a well-known tourist attraction in the vicinity of Skopje. Many types of plants, animals, and butterflies await your discovery, and they'll entice you back for more.

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  4. Tirana: Lake and Town Ohrid Day Trip | GetYourGuide

    Following a pickup from your accommodation in Durrës or Tirana, go on a guided tour of the lovely city of Ohrid. Begin the journey at the majestic Church of Saint Sophia. Then visit the National Workshop for a handmade paper-making demonstration.

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  5. From Skopje: Full-Day Kosovo Tour to Pristina and Prizren | GetYourGuide

    In Skopje, you will be picked up at your accommodation and driven to Prishtina, where your trip begins. First, Gracanica monastery, then Pristina city tour. The Kosova National Library, a striking example of contemporary architecture, should be your first port of call. The Kosova Museum, an open-air archaeological park with Neolithic relics, and the Kosova Museum, a museum erected by Austrians for the Turkish army in 1898, are the next two stops on the itinerary, along with the Kosova Museum's rich collection of ethnological and archaeological objects.

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  6. From Sofia: Skopje and Matka Canyon Day Trip | GetYourGuide

    The Macedonian border may be crossed from Bulgaria, and you can take a day trip there. Explore Skopje's ancient areas and sights to relive the city's history. Learn about Macedonia's history as you stroll around the newly reconstructed Skopje 2013. The Matka Canyon is a great place to relax after seeing Skopje.

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  7. Skopje Airport taxi | GetYourGuide

    We provide airport transportation from/to all hotels in Skopje.

    Arrivals at Skopje Airport

    1. In the arrivals hall, customers will be met by a sign with their name on it.

    2. We'll help you with all of your stuff.

    3. Clients may expect help from the hotel's concierge until they arrive at the reception desk.

    Flights to Skopje Airport

    1. Customers will be greeted in the hotel lobby at the time agreed upon.

    2. They will be dropped off at the main terminal building upon arrival.

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  8. Skopje: Matka Canyon Sightseeing Tour | GetYourGuide

    Take a picturesque walk and a boat ride down Macedonia's Matka Canyon to experience some of the region's most magnificent scenery. Along the way, you can see ancient temples, medieval cathedrals, and mountain monasteries built into the rocks.

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  9. Best of Skopje City Tour | GetYourGuide

    Your driver will pick you up from your hotel or any other point in Skopje and transport you there in a comfortable air-conditioned sedan or minivan. From here, you can see the heart of Skopje, and this is where the city's tale begins. After that, the Fortress of Kale is a must-see stop.

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  10. From Skopje: Full-Day Private Tour of Mavrovo and Ohrid | GetYourGuide

    From your accommodation, you'll be driven to the Mavrovo National Park, traveling through the cities of Tetovo and Gostivar. Shortly after arriving in Mavrovo, you will be given a tour of the city, including a look at the winter facilities, the new and ancient Church of St. Nicolas, and a tour of the city's core.

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  11. Skopje: Transfer to Tirana w/ Half-Day Tour of Ohrid | GetYourGuide

    Starting from your accommodation in Skopje, go to Ohrid for around 2 hours. Afterward, break-in Ohrid for a half-day trip with a certified tour guide. The walking tour will start at the town’s port. Then, you will travel towards the historic section of the town and stop at the Lower Gate and the Museum of Robevi (the Robevi family) (the Robevi family). Have a tour of the Church of St. Sophia, which dates from the 11th century, and then head up to the Roman amphitheater, dating back to the 3rd century B.C. Afterward, continue strolling to the Icon Gallery, which showcases a range of some of the most renowned and precious icons in the world directly after the ones in Athos and Russia. Near the gallery is the Church of Sveta Bogorodica Perivleptos, also called St. Clement's Church of the Holy Mother of God Most Glorious. It was built in the 13th century and has some of the most beautiful and valuable frescoes from that time, not only in this country but also in the rest of the Balkans.

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  12. From Sofia: Kosovo and North Macedonia 2-Day Tour | GetYourGuide

    8:00 a.m. is the time for a pick-up from your Sofia hotel or other places of residence. The city of Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, is the first stop on the two-day excursion's itinerary. While driving, learn about the political history of the area.

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  13. Ohrid Half-Day City Tour | GetYourGuide

    Embark on a half-day excursion to the Republic of Macedonia's Ohrid, located on the eastern bank of Lake Ohrid. The 4-hour guided tour shows a lot of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is one of only a few places chosen for both its cultural and natural beauty.

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  14. From Skopje: Berovo Full Day Tour and Hike | GetYourGuide

    A small mountain settlement Berovo is at a height of between 800 and 900 meters in eastern Macedonia, at the foot of the Malesevski mountains. Despite their modest size, the areas of Berovo and Malesevija include a rare blend of unspoiled natural beauty, rich cultural history, ethnography, traditional music, and handicrafts peculiar to the region.

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  15. Full-Day Tour of Ohrid from Skopje | GetYourGuide

    From Skopje, you'll travel to Ohrid on this excursion.

    Skopje to Ohrid is a two-hour trip. When you arrive in Ohrid, you'll begin your trip with a stop at the 11th-century church of St. Sophia. There is a 3rd century B.C. Roman amphitheater that you'll ascend to see. After that, make your way to the Icon Gallery, where you'll see some of the world's most renowned and priceless icons, including those found on Mount Athos and in the Russian Far East.

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  16. From Skopje: Pristina and Prizren Private Sightseeing Tour | GetYourGuide

    Benefit from pick-up at a location of your choice in Skopje, and then drive in a comfortable, air-conditioned car to Kosovo. Visit the 14th-century Graanica Monastery on the way to Pristina, and then take a sightseeing tour of the city to see some of its lovely features on arrival.

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  17. Transfer Between Skopje and Tirana and Prizren Half-Day Tour | GetYourGuide

    Starting from your accommodation in Skopje or Tirana, travel to Prizren in a private car for a half-day trip with a qualified guide. Prizren is one of the oldest and most picturesque cities in Kosovo. It is noted for its ancient history, rich cultural and religious legacy, traditional handicraft stores, and a variety of events, including cinema, music, and art. It is the most multicultural, multiethnic, multireligious, and multicultural city in Kosovo.

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  18. From Skopje: 6-Hour Private Mavrovo Tour | GetYourGuide

    Begin by departing for Mavrovo early in the morning. Mavrovo and the Mavrovo National Park will be discussed briefly when you arrive. Take a stroll around the Cave Sharko region to check the nearby ski passes and hotels. Proceed to Galicnik, where a traditional wedding called Galicka Svadba is held. Lazaropole is the second-largest and oldest Mijak settlement in Macedonia, after Galichnik, which is located in the mountains.

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  19. From Skopje: Private Full-Day Tour of Ohrid and Saint Naum | GetYourGuide

    Starting from Skopje, the excursion begins with a 2-hour drive to Ohrid. Visit the church of Saint Sophia and the Roman amphitheater. Explore the Icon Gallery to discover some of the most renowned and precious icons in the world. Then view the exquisite paintings of the 13th century Saint Clement’s Church of the Holy Mother of God Most Glorious.

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  20. From Sofia: Skopje, Northern Macedonia Day Tour | GetYourGuide

    The history of Skopje began with the arrival of the Thracians and the erection of the citadel of Scupi. Since then, the town has changed its sovereign multiple times, becoming part of the Roman, Byzantine, Bulgarian, and Serbian kingdoms for brief periods of time. The Ottomans took the city in 1392 and changed the name to Uskub, which became home to countless Ottomans, Bulgarians, and Albanians.

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  21. Skopje Old and New Private Half-Day Walking Tour

    Would you like a personal tour guide to show you around Skopje? All of the major attractions are included in this half-day walking tour, which includes a private guide. See the 'Skopje 2014' monuments, Macedonia Square, Stone Bridge, Old Bazaar, and Kale Fortress, as well as the city's Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman past. Also included are hotel pick-up and drop-off.

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  22. Kosovo Day Trip: Pristina and Prizren Tour from Skopje

    Unless you rent a car, getting to Kosovo's major cities of Pristina and Prizen from Macedonia might be difficult. This full-day excursion takes you from your Skopje hotel to Pristina, where you'll meet your guide and board an air-conditioned minivan. The Gracanica Monastery, the Kosovo National Library, the Open-Air Archaeological Park, the Carshi Mosque, the Gazimestan Tower, and more can all be found here. Visit Prizen's Ottoman-era Old Town for a walking tour.

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  23. Private Day-Tour to Kosovo from Skopje to Pristina and Prizren

    Skopje is less than 20 miles away from Skopje. Would you want to spend a day getting to know the history of the youngest Balkan country? If so, this tour is for you! 

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  24. Tirana and Durres tour from Ohrid

    Cross the border from Macedonia for a chance to experience Albania on this private trip. Depart from Ohrid and continue towards Tirana, Albania’s capital, to see the National Archeological Museum, the Communist Enver Hoxha Museum, and the Et’hem Bej Mosque. Then, go to the Albanian coast to view the amphitheater and archeological museum of Durres before driving back to Macedonia.

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  25. Skopje and Matka Canyon tour from Ohrid

    With a local, English-speaking guide, discover Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. Learn about the city’s fascinating history of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman control, and explore both the ancient and new portions of the city. The trip visits various sights like the Stone Bridge, Matka Canyon, Skopje Fortress, the Archaeological Museum of Macedonia, and much more.

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  26. Full-Day Private Lake Ohrid and Albania Tour from Ohrid

    Take a private trip to Lake Ohrid to see the world-famous UNESCO-listed scenery and take in the entire lakeshore in one day. Travel to Albania to explore the lakeside communities of Tushemishte and Pogradec, the Poetry Bridge and Old Bazaar in Struga, as well as ancient places such as St. Naum Monastery and the Bay of Bones.

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  27. Half-Day Tour from Skopje: Millennium Cross and Matka Canyon

    Explore the Millennium Cross and Matka Canyon on this half-day excursion from Skopje. Travel from the old Skopje Fortress to Vodno Mountain with a guide, then take the cable car to the Millennium Cross—commonly rated among Skopje's top sights. Explore the town of Gorno Nerezi and see exquisite Byzantine frescoes in the Church of St. Panteleimon. Head deep into the Matka Canyon—home to historic caverns and medieval monasteries—then journey in luxury to Porta Macedonia.

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  28. Albania & Greece in one day from Ohrid

    Visit Albania and Greece in one day by leaving Macedonia. On this journey, it is possible to encounter the various cultures of three nations that are only a short distance away from each other. You'll have a private tour take you to Albania's modest but contemporary town of Korca, and then on to Greece's lakeside town of Kastoria, where nature abounds.

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  29. From Skopje private tour of National Park Mavrovo and Ohrid

    This full-day tour takes you to the highlights of Skopje, Mavrovo, and Ohrid. All of the highlights of Macedonia's history and natural beauty, such as the National Park Mavrovo, the Monastery of St. Jovan Bigorski, and Lake Ohrid, are featured, as are your guide's comments on each location. Walking through Ohrid city, you'll visit its churches, theaters, and marketplaces before being dropped off at your Skopje hotel at the end of the day.

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  30. One day tour to Ohrid and Ohrid lake from Skopje

    This one-day journey takes you to Ohrid, one of North Macedonia's most picturesque cities, and the stunning Ohrid Lake. You will be accompanied on your trip by a highly qualified and experienced guide. This will make sure that your trip is one you will never forget.

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  31. Walking In Skopje

    The North Macedonian city of Skopje is notable for its Ottoman-era Old Town, Byzantine fortification, and busy bazaar. On this private walking tour, get to know the city and take in all the sights with your own personal guide. Visit the Mother Theresa Memorial House, the Stone Bridge, and the Parliament Building. Shop at the Old Bazaar and enjoy the view from Skopje Fortress.

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  32. Wine Tasting Tour in Family winery Kartal in Skopje

    With just a 100.000-liter annual production capacity, our winery in the Macedonian capital of Skopje utilizes cutting-edge wine processing and ripening technology, as well as carefully selected grapes from our own vineyards, to produce exceptionally high-quality wines. Our enologists have perfected the optimum mix of tradition and science. These well-balanced wines, as well as their varietal characteristics, fruit undertones, and the passion that went into making them, are well worth your time.

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  33. Skopje Airport Private Transfer for up to 3 Passengers

    Skopje Airport arrivals. Clients will be greeted at the arrival hall with a customized placard with their names. We give complete baggage help. Clients will get full help till they reach the hotel reception desk. Departures from ORSkopje Airport Clients will be greeted at the hotel reception area at an agreed hour. Upon arrival at the airport, the customers will be dropped off at the front terminal building.

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What are guided tours?

Guided tours are all generally all-inclusive group travel experiences led by a local travel guide and following a fixed itinerary for a specific tourist attractive or local activity. Many sightseeing guided tours, skip-the-line tickets for major travel attractions, group day/night tours, food tastings, wine tastings, and even airport transfers.

Should I use guided tours on my vacations?

Explore and experience your destination like a local.

Discover what your holiday destination has to offer like a local. Uncover hidden Gems!

Avoid scams and pay better prices

It’s best to book your guided tours in advance from the comfort of your own home, then enjoy your trip when you’re overseas on holiday.

I have a tight budget, can I still buy a guided tour?

Whatever your budget is, there is probably a guided tour out there for you with the large selection of guided tours available.

Save time, and Get the most out of your trip.

Trying to find local guided tours during your holiday is a waste of your valuable holiday time.

With a planned tour schedule, you know exactly what you will be doing every day, without any risk of disappointment.

Check reviews before buying a guided tour

Spoilt for choice and can’t decide which tour to go on? If you want to know which activities are better for you, look at the reviews from people.

No risk to you. Free cancellation

Many of the guided tours allow you to change your mind and cancel your reservation without penalty up to 24 hours before the activity. This is really useful if your trip plans change at the last minute.

Meet people all over the world, make new friends on your next vacation

It’s wonderful to meet people from all around the world on your guided excursions!

Types of guided tours available for your vacation

Depending upon the city you are traveling to, there are practically any guide tours and activities for everybody. There are outdoor guided tours, water activities, Nature routes, Music festivals, Local food tours, Workshops and Classes, Arts Performances, Hidden Gems expedition, beer or red wine drinking and tasting trips, special television & Movies tours, romantic couple tours, children’ activities, tours to Parks and Gardens, Island exploration trips, visits popular landmarks, Museum guided tours and tickets, Airport transfer services, Memorials for you to explore to under the local culture and history, go up Towers & viewing platforms to get a birds-eye view of the landscape, shopping tours, theaters and concert halls, visit ports and harbors, sightseeing cruise, bikes for rental, helicopter trips, ferry tickets, Jeep and SUV for rental, private yacht services and sailboat leasing.