Half-Day Tour from Skopje: Millennium Cross and Matka Canyon
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Half-Day Tour from Skopje: Millennium Cross and Matka Canyon
By Skopje Daily Tours
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Travelers with limited time that want to see the Macedonian countryside shouldn't miss the half-day tour from Skopje, complete with private travel and a guide to lead the way. As you're whisked from the city to Mount Vodno, enjoy a visit to the Millennium Cross and Matka Canyon. Marvel at the panoramic views of Skopje, stop in an historic church, and ride a cable car—all in just a few hours.
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$39.54
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Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 4h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Visit the Millennium Cross and Matka Canyon, on this tour from Skopje
- See Vodno Mountain, Gorno Nerezi village, and St. Pantelejmon Church
- Get great inclusions—a Millennium Cross cable-car ride, guide, and travel
- Meet-up at the centrally-located Fortress Kale, steps from the Old Bazaar
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Cable-car ride to Millennium Cross
What's not included- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance tickets
- Optional boat ride on canyon Matka
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Church of St. Panteleimon
- Start:
- Parking Skopje Citadel, 2C2M+V3P, Skopje 1000, North MacedoniaParking is in front of the main entrance to the fortress. Marked as parking B10 (Parking Skopje Citadel on google maps)
End:- Triumph Arch Macedonia, 11th October St., Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 14832P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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- Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the tour
- Tour operates rain or shine, hot or cold, year round.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 14832P3
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Itinerary
- 2C2M+V3P, Skopje 1000, North MacedoniaParking is in front of the main entrance to the fortress. Marked as parking B10 (Parking Skopje Citadel on google maps)
- Pass bySkopje Fortress Kale
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- 3Pass byPorta Macedonia aka Gate Macedonia
- 11th October St., Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
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- mrsgordana0 contributionsThe best tour of OhridLoved our Tour. We had an amazing day touring Ohrid it was a long day but we saw so much. We loved it. Our tour guide from Skoplje was amazing. We were a family of 5 from Australia, he was very knowledgeable and knew alot about Ohrid and its history. We visited so many churches and he knew a lot of info to educated us. We visited Bay of Bones, Sveti Naum, Ohrid old town. So much walking but so worth it. We learnt so much .Written September 5, 2024
- Excursion071575766880 contributionsExellent transferEverything was according to our order. The driver was waiting for us. Ver nice service. We reccomend it and we are happy that we decided to order itWritten August 26, 2024
- Silesianguy0 contributionsGood time in MacedoniaIt was a fantastic time in North Macedonia! Me and my wife really enjoyed it. Matka Canyon was amazing and the trip was organised well. I cannot complain about anything :) Ps. I want to recommend the female guide that we had. She was a very friendly person with a lot of knowledge. But I don't remember her name :( Greetings from Poland!Written August 17, 2024
- V2887KZmattb0 contributionsWe would give 6 stars if we could! Exceptional experience with Vlad from Skopje to Kosovo and AlbaniaWe had the most wonderful tour experience with Vlad on a full day tour from Skopje! We opted for a customized tour, additionally visiting Kukes, Albania after our morning in Prizren, Kosovo and it was such a good decision. This is a huge reason of why we chose Skopje Daily Tours, they were not only willing, but eager to take us on our special request! What we appreciated most was Vlad. He was so kind, willing to answer any questions we had and engage in conversation on any topic. We learned so much on the history of Yugoslavia in the region, and it was wonderful to have an authentic voice adding to the history. Vlad made us feel welcomed and comfortable, and gave us plenty of time to eat, explore, pop into stores etc. The service as a whole is top notch from booking all the way through to dropping us off back at our hotel. Bonus points to Vlad for the lunch we had in Kukes overlooking the lake; it was one of the most beautiful settings we have ever been in. I cant recommend Skopje Daily Tours enough, i would give 6 stars if i could!Written August 1, 2024
- AM_Carter_770 contributionsA wonderful glimpse of KosovoZharko was a very informative guide for our full day tour of Pristina and Prizren, the tour itself was extremely interesting and I learned a lot about the history, area and people. I would whole-heartedly recommend Skopje Daily Tours for a brilliant day trip around Kosovo. Thank you Zharko!Written July 31, 2024
- Relax346852915800 contributionsInteresting tourTony was well on time in our hotel. He is a very knowledgeable guide. He gave us a lot of insight information. Ha adapted the itinerary of the tour because of the heat. We did most of the walking in the morning when it wasn´t that warm. That way we had a great day!Written July 26, 2024
- LordieLee0 contributionsLee from TennesseeVladimir was absolutely fabulous. Extremely knowledgeable and informative. He answered all my crazy questions with ease and a little humor. He was also a great driver. Other than the extreme heat, everything was perfect.Written July 18, 2024
- K5310JBjennyh0 contributionsA great way to learn about Lake Ohrid and surroundsWe had a fabulous day driving around the lake and visiting interesting sites, nice lunch in albania and Tony, our guide, was helpful, friendly and very knowledgeable so he made the tour come alive for us. Was also fun to go into Albania and see Ohrid from the other side of the lake.Written July 15, 2024
- nadablair0 contributionsAmazing NatureThe lake and the whole scenery of the canyon are beautiful—the tour was excellently organized. We highly recommend it to anyone in love with natureWritten July 13, 2024
- Maps8261280 contributionsCanyon MatkaThe guide stories of the guide were insightful . Canyon and surroundings were amazing. Thank you for having this your even if there were only 2 of us :)Written June 24, 2024
- GunseliSarpel0 contributionsA visit to SkopjeIt was a wonderful experience. I learned a lot about the history of Macedonia, the people of this country, and their accomplishments.Written June 18, 2024
- 581lelav0 contributionsA great combination of sightsA fabulous tour with much crammed in. Our guide Toni was outstanding, polite, attentive and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended. Thank you.Written June 2, 2024
- danielwO2710ZQ0 contributionsRip-OffThey only care about the money and only refer to some paragraph in their terms and conditions instead of informing the customer up frontWritten May 28, 2024
- 536haseebr0 contributionsVery Informative and family friendlyZarko was kind, very knowledgeable, engaging and very patient with our 3 year old and one year old baby. Would recommend Thank youWritten May 27, 2024
- Y9327OCcoles0 contributionsA beautiful pairing of two beautiful countriesWhen in Skopje, I would highly recommend taking a tour to Kosovo for the day. And ensure that it's not only to Pristina, as you would be missing the beauty that is Priszen. Kosovo is extremely underrated and I was not ready for what I was going to witness after crossing the border. If I hadn't know any better, I would've thought we made a wrong turn and ended up in Switzerland. Visiting of monasteries, small museums, libraries, patisseries, and more, allowed us to really take in the cities and experience the culture. I couldn't recommend this day trip more. For such a small, unassuming country, you are blasted with life when you enter the cities, especially Priszen. Great food, great people, and even better prices (for all of the budget travelers out there, like us) Elaina and Goran (I hope I'm spelling their names correctly) were amazing and insightful guides, full of knowledge of all we were seeing. They took great care of my wife and I, and allowed us to take in the country without feeling rushed. If the trip was a 9/10, they definitely gave it that last 1+ to a 10/10, undoubtedly.Written May 20, 2024
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etoileballerine
Los Angeles, CA40 contributions
Great affordable tour from Skopje city center to Matka and Vodno. There was no way to reach the Millenium Cross as the cable car 🚠 is closed due to COVID. The price of the tour and amount of time is definitely worth it but our guide talked the entire 4-hrs. Felt obligated to continue turning towards him to show I was engaged and listening but I would have preferred some silence so I could enjoy the sights and beauty of Matka. Definitely book but maybe let the guide know upfront that they don’t need to squeeze in everything from Bc to present
Written May 17, 2021
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Thank you for the review!
Written July 10, 2021
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Stuart W
Istanbul, Türkiye538 contributions
A great tour guide was on time at the pick up point and made everyone feel welcome. We had time at the cross which is very big cable car was fun and place to get a coffee at the top. Guide gave us a lot of info before every stop
The canon is amazing along with the boat the the scenery is amazing
Boat ride was cheap and we got to see the caves it was like a river in Africa and took you away from the city my only comments about the trip is the minibus was full with not much room and on a hot day the aircon did not seem strong.
There some walking and getting to the caves is hard for anyone with walking problems but there guide was always there to help and the trip was made better by some fantastic American ladies
Would book it again
The canon is amazing along with the boat the the scenery is amazing
Boat ride was cheap and we got to see the caves it was like a river in Africa and took you away from the city my only comments about the trip is the minibus was full with not much room and on a hot day the aircon did not seem strong.
There some walking and getting to the caves is hard for anyone with walking problems but there guide was always there to help and the trip was made better by some fantastic American ladies
Would book it again
Written July 13, 2024
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Maria Z
21 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Vladimir is the best guide we could have! He was punctual, spoke very good English and he is knowledgeable about Macedonia history, culture and current affairs. The millennium cross is worth a visit as you can see not only Skopje beneath you but also the mountains bordering Kosovo and Macedonia. Then we drove to the Matka Canyon where we went on a boat ride to see a cave and appreciate the beauty and tranquility of the place. Vladimir joined us too and he was explaining every corner we saw. We enjoyed the trip so much, that afterwards, all the group had dinner together. The tour took longer than expected because of traffic, around 5hrs but Vladimir didn't complain a tiny bit and entertained us with his facts till the last minute. Thanks for this memorable day!!
Written July 27, 2023
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Andrew H
Shawbury, UK9 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Our guide Lydia was very friendly and knowledgeable. At this time of year I would recommend wrapping up warm. It would be ideal to give a guide of the price for the extras, as entry to the monastery was 120mkd and 500mkd for the boat ride to the Vrelo cave. I would recommend doing both, but they require cash payment. Also a morning trip to see the canyon would have been better. That said I had a great afternoon, took many pictures and would definitely recommend this trip.
Written November 19, 2023
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Hi @687andrewh,
Thank you for choosing us for Skopje's Surrounding Beauties.
We’re happy to hear that you were satisfied with your experience.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Skopje Daily Tours in the near future.
Written March 28, 2024
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Emily Wiley
Germany3 contributions
The views are beautiful but this tour isn’t it. DO NOT recommend.
To set the scene for how this tour went…our guide drove off with the passenger door wide open for at least a mile.
Overall learned nothing on this trip, it was chaotic and poorly organized.
Arrival: Guide was 10 mins late, then took another 10 mins to figure out who was on the tour. Spoiler, there was only 4 on the tour, and only 4 of us waiting.
Millenium Cross: He told us to go into line without tickets and disappeared without telling us anything else, but the tickets were included in the price. He returned 10 mins after ready to buy our tickets mumbling about parking. He also never told us a time to be back until my husband and I being to walk away.
Matka Canyon: Pure chaos, but some of that was due to the two other individuals on the tour. We all went on the boat but our guide made the boat driver detour to a patch of land on the way to the cave…we also stopped to pick him up again…after he finished his sunbathing.
To set the scene for how this tour went…our guide drove off with the passenger door wide open for at least a mile.
Overall learned nothing on this trip, it was chaotic and poorly organized.
Arrival: Guide was 10 mins late, then took another 10 mins to figure out who was on the tour. Spoiler, there was only 4 on the tour, and only 4 of us waiting.
Millenium Cross: He told us to go into line without tickets and disappeared without telling us anything else, but the tickets were included in the price. He returned 10 mins after ready to buy our tickets mumbling about parking. He also never told us a time to be back until my husband and I being to walk away.
Matka Canyon: Pure chaos, but some of that was due to the two other individuals on the tour. We all went on the boat but our guide made the boat driver detour to a patch of land on the way to the cave…we also stopped to pick him up again…after he finished his sunbathing.
Written September 3, 2023
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Tooth
Sicily, Italy2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
The tour guide was prepared, knowledgeable and very friendly. The attractions were interesting and the canyon was beautiful. Note that the boat ride to the cave is not included in the price and is 500mkd/ person paid on the spot, but is absolutely worth it. The tour lasted a bit longer than adverstied, so prepare for that.
Written September 5, 2023
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Ravi M
2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Fantastic tour. Breathtaking views of Skopje from the Vodno mountains and the peaceful St Panteleimon monastery and Matka canyon and the underground caves are a must watch in Skopje.
Vladimir was a fantastic guide and he explained history, geography, politics etc. with exceptional command. Also very friendly and very good English. When we started he said he is the best guide in the city and I do agree he was one of the finest I traveled with so far.
Ask for him when you are in Skopje.
Vladimir was a fantastic guide and he explained history, geography, politics etc. with exceptional command. Also very friendly and very good English. When we started he said he is the best guide in the city and I do agree he was one of the finest I traveled with so far.
Ask for him when you are in Skopje.
Written April 2, 2023
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Dear 993ravim,
Great to hear you rated our tour - fantastic and happy to hear Vladimir made an impression. Thank you!
Written April 4, 2023
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Liina K
2 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
A wonderful experience, worth every euro spent. As the weather was hot, up to 38 degrees, the boat ride on the cold water was just perfect. And of course the views - both from the hilltop of the Millennium Cross down to the city and to the other side, to the surrounding mountain areas as well as on the water looking up to the mountains - breathtaking! The guide was most friendly and good to listen to. The trip took a bit longer than 4 hours, nearly 5 hours, which also suited me just fine. All in all, I can only recommend this tour.
Written July 2, 2024
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Lara
25 contributions
Our favourite part of this trip was definitely the canyon boat ride and cave - it was beautiful especially during sunset. That being said I would have preferred this tour to be a morning tour. Also the trip lasted approximately 4.5-5 hours which was not a problem for us but longer than the advertised time so just something to note.
Cheap, cheerful, and quick trip that I would definitely recommend.
Cheap, cheerful, and quick trip that I would definitely recommend.
Written February 21, 2024
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Hi Larah1810,
Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience with Skopje Daily Tours.
Our team is glad to hear that you enjoyed the Canyon Matka and its beautiful caves.
On another note, every trip is advertised with an approximate time which means it is close to the correct duration, but it's not exact.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Written March 25, 2024
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travelfreak
6 contributions
Short but informative tour around Skopje ! Our guide was very friendly and told us a lot about Macedonian history !
The ride with the gondola up to the Mt. Vodno/Millennium Cross was included in the price !
The canyon was also absolutely nice ! Boat trip and entrance to the cave is an additional 500denar (8Euro).
I would recommend that tour !
The ride with the gondola up to the Mt. Vodno/Millennium Cross was included in the price !
The canyon was also absolutely nice ! Boat trip and entrance to the cave is an additional 500denar (8Euro).
I would recommend that tour !
Written November 21, 2023
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Hi worldtraveller032616,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this 5-star review with our team!
We love hearing how much you enjoyed Skopje's Surrounding Beauties.
We know you have choices when it comes to your travel adventures, and it means the world to us that you’ve chosen to book an experience with Skopje Daily Tours.
Written March 28, 2024
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Can we be picked up from the hotel??
Written February 12, 2020
Hi, I think you can contact the tour agency about that. We met at the Castle, easily accessible from the old market street.
Written February 13, 2020
Hi there
Are you runnong this in winter, around Christmas time? If yes, what time will be? Thanks
Written October 6, 2019
Need to get hold of tour operator. Am a client and dont have their schedules.
Written October 7, 2019
Hi,
I'd there space left fore 2 people today 28 sep?
Written September 28, 2019
Hello! I have booked but havent got any confirmation or anything. This was last week so it has gone more than 48 hours, and I have paid.The booking was for 2 persons the 8th of september in Skopje. Best regards Susan Grill
Written August 29, 2019
Hello! I have booked but havent got any confirmation or anything. This was last week so it has gone more than 48 hours, and I have paid.The booking was for 2 persons the 8th of september in Skopje. Best regards Susan Grill
Written August 28, 2019
Hi there, do you run this tour in the morning? And if not, if the tour starts at 1pm, what time does it finish please?
Written August 28, 2018
tokzm
Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia
It finishes between 17:00 and 18:00 hours into the center of the city
Written August 11, 2019
Hi, we are a family of 4 . Travelling with an 1 yr old infant and a stroller. Is it possible to take the stroller with us on the tour?
Written August 21, 2018
At what time does the tour ends? It starts at 13:00 + half-day (12 hours) = 01:00?
Written August 6, 2018
Trying to figure out how many days for Skopje and surroundings
Written October 23, 2018
This city is completely an architectural and cultural disaster with fake history and falsified identity.
Written July 20, 2018
Is there still availability for 5 people for 1/2 day tour to matka canyon and millennium cross tomorrow 29/6/18? Two adults and three children.
Thank you
Suzie
Written June 28, 2018
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