Skopje city tour - the best of Skopje
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Skopje city tour - the best of Skopje
By Explore Macedonia Daily Tours
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Duration: 8–10 hours
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Live guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Round-trip private transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Lake Matka
- Entry/Admission - Millennium Cross
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- All hotels and private accommdoations
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Skopje Airport, Skopje Republic of North Macedonia
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Skopje International Airport, MK Автопат „Александар Македонски MK MK, XJ6G+8WV, Petrovec 1043, North Macedonia
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 29882P37- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- 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: 29882P37
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- Ashtreviews220 contributionsBeautiful day in a picturesque townWe visited Ohrid on New Year’s Eve so the town was busy and full of atmosphere. The sun was shining all day and we got amazing photos of the lake and town. Our driver Miki stopped off halfway through the drive to give us Mekitsa with some amazing cheese. Our guide in Ohrid was Filip, who knew the local area extremely well and took some great photos for us. Would highlight recommend this trip!Written December 31, 2024
- thenissarahamed0 contributionsAmazing tour of Krushevo and BitolaI had an amazing time with Suzanna (my tour guide)... We visited Krushevo and Bitola and received an amazing insight into the history, and significance of these places to Macedonian History. The tour guide was very well-versed in Macedonian History. The driver also ensured that I had a safe journey to and from Bitola.Written December 31, 2024
- Ashtreviews220 contributionsLovely experience with great guidesWe had a really great experience with our driver Miki and our local guide in Kosovo Suat. Miki was warm and punctual, bought us water and sweets and cared for us very well. Suat was a veritable mine of information and we learned so much about Kosovo. We had plenty of time to experience Gracanica Monastery, Pristina and the gorgeous city of Prizren. We really enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it.Written December 31, 2024
- angien6360 contributionsOutstanding ServiceThe best travel company during our entire Balkan trip! We took a private tour with the company for multiple days, got picked up by them from Sofia, Bulgaria, did a city tour of Skopje, a day tour to Kosovo and then a 2 day trip to Ohrid. The company arranged everything very well. We especially like the driver and tour guide to Ohrid, Daniela (driver) and Ivana (guide). Ivana was so knowledgeable and kind. Both Daniela and Ivana went over their way to make sure we have an excellent experience. I can't recommend this company more. Not only we saw the beautiful Macedonia, we also learned so much. Their price is also very reasonable. I can't recommend enough!Written December 11, 2024
- 165ruhela0 contributionsAn amazing day to Bitola and KruševoWhere to start Susana was very accommodating and knowledgeable throughout the whole experience. I enjoyed every moment of this trip to Bitola and Kruševo. I got to see all the places that I wanted to see. With plenty of time at each place. Despite the weather we made it work. It was totally worth it !! Susana is an incredible guide and kind. Driver Rubin had a cool playlist of music and was very attentive with us in the car.Written December 3, 2024
- SubhadeepDas830 contributionsExcellent experience above our expectationFrom the first day while planning the trip to the final day of saying goodbye at the Skopje airport has been an fascinating journey for my friend and me. Miki has been very polite and helpful in planning the trip customized with our flights. Bogdan has been excellent with the drive throughout our days in North Macedonia. Our guide cum our friend Ivana has been very supportive and helpful with all our needs. She has a bagful of knowledge over history and the culture of Northern Macedonia boosting our trip to a success over the sky. Thanks a lot again. This is a recommended partner to travel in North Macedonia.Written November 27, 2024
- Dream677708923970 contributionsA wonderful day!We had an amazing day with our guide Redzo and our driver Miki! They were both so open and friendly and enthusiastic. We felt like we were spending the day with friends! Miki told us many interesting things about the region on our drive to Kosovo. Redzo showed us all around Prizren, Pristina and Lesnovo. He is a fountain of knowledge and answered all of our questions with enthusiasm. Both Miki and Redzo clearly love what they do and that makes the experience all the more special and memorable. I highly recommend this tour.Written October 27, 2024
- Dream677708923970 contributionsWonderful day!We had a wonderful tour with Maria and our driver. Both were so open and friendly. We learned so much about the area and the history. It felt like spending the day with friends. I highly recommend this tour!Written October 27, 2024
- ndysb0 contributionsGreat day trip - fully recommendThis tour is fairly high priced especially for the area but it was definitely worth the money. Our driver Miki picked us up from the Hilton in Skopje in a modern and comfortable car. The drive to Kosovo was smooth and Miki was friendly and entertaining. When we arrived in Prizren we met our guide (so sorry I’m not sure of the spelling) and he was brilliant, so knowledgable and also just genuinely interesting and enjoyable to talk to. I have a few Kosovan friends in London and he gave me lots of info about Kosovars abroad returning in the summers which I found interesting as well as telling me about famous British Kosovars Dua Lipa and Rita Ora. Prizren is gorgeous really happy we went there. Pristina is the kind of city I would recommend to see with a guide because there aren’t too many breathtaking attractions but there’s so many points of interest a good guide can bring to life. Our guide also supported us in finding the only vegetarian restaurant in Kosovo which I loved. A very bespoke experience that I would whole heartedly recommend. The cost was about £145 per person so it’s expensive but it was worth it for me.Written October 21, 2024
- 438katjaz0 contributionsAmazing timeEverything was perfectly planned. Thanks to organization, guide and driver. We saw more than expected and all of us ( group of 10) were having an amazing time!Written October 20, 2024
- H235UBmiken0 contributionsA great way to spend the day!A really good excursion that I can highly recommend for anyone wanting to visit Kosovo. The trip itself was well put together with ample time to experience the interesting and beautiful Gracanica Monastery , the Capital Pristina and the historic city of Prizren. I would also like to specially thank Zlatko, our driver and guide who was a mine of information and also a good and careful driver who speaks excellent English.Written October 18, 2024
- XandoS0 contributionsRecommend!Really enjoyed our time in Ohrid. It's beautiful and worth the trip from Skopje. The guide was great and very knowledgeable. Would recommend going when it isn't too hot as the tour can be brutal otherwise!Written October 17, 2024
- XandoS0 contributionsGreat time in Kosovo!Great tour! We loved our guide who gave us a wonderful and interesting tour around Pristina and Prizren. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to visit Kosovo!Written October 17, 2024
- 131aleishat0 contributionsMust do !!!This tour will be one of the highlights of our trip ! Kosovo is an unexpected gem of a country and was so much more than we expected it to be . This should be on everyone’s must do list !! Special thank to our driver Peter for getting us around safely and Redzo for opening our eyes to your beautiful country !Written October 14, 2024
- SeyoRi0 contributionsVery good tour operatorVery good organization and service of our tours in Skopje and its surroundings,they are available 24/24, I recommend it.Written October 9, 2024
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ABRAO123
Baltimore, MD25 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Miki put together a great tour for us in the limited time we had. Susanna was our guide. She was amazing . She took us on a four hour walking tour. Daniella drove us to the starting point to maximize our time. Susanna speaks excellent English. She gave us an insight into the history of N.Macedonia. Very passionate about her country. Did not rush us., Very detailed in her explanation. Just like with Naumka in Ohrid, I felt that I learnt a lot and can retrace my steps in the city and be a guide myself. All in all an amazing trip and I strongly recommend Explore Macedonia Tours. Skopje is a beautiful city. Recommend staying near Alexander square which is lively at night and has great restaurants. Hope to go back again and explore the rest of the Balkans
Written April 19, 2022
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Veenas1
Barcelona, Spain20 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
We had a marvelous time with Suzana Sich, our tour guide of the capital city of Macedonia as well as the beautiful canyon called Matka, about 1/2 hour away from Skopje. Suzana was extremely knowledgeable and professional. She spoke excellent English and was a great conversationalist to boot. The weather was not the best during our visit, but we loved seeing the unique architecture in Skopje. The visit to the old town was very interesting as we saw the cobblestone pedestrian streets of the area. The statues of Skopje were also very interesting and there were so many! We absolutely loved visiting Matka canyon and visiting the underground cave. This was the highlight of our visit as the cave was absolutely stunning. We promised ourselves that we would visit Matka again in summer or fall, when the weather is better and we can do some hiking around the area. I would definitely recommend this tour and tour guide!!
Written March 5, 2018
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Billy M
13 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
I want to thank this company for being able to provide these tour options.
The tours provided are highly interesting and you will learn a lot of knowledge, through the tour guides provided. Special thanks to Suzana, Biljana and Magdalena, who really their specialities of their cities. I could of sat with them for hours to find out even more information!
The driver, Robert, was very accommodating as well. He made sure that I was fine on the drive to both Bitola and Sofia. He has a lot of patience to do that amount of driving! He made the journey comfortable.
Miki is great with communication. He will try and help you out, as much as he can. He is very efficient!
I personally would recommend this tour company while staying in this country.
The tours provided are highly interesting and you will learn a lot of knowledge, through the tour guides provided. Special thanks to Suzana, Biljana and Magdalena, who really their specialities of their cities. I could of sat with them for hours to find out even more information!
The driver, Robert, was very accommodating as well. He made sure that I was fine on the drive to both Bitola and Sofia. He has a lot of patience to do that amount of driving! He made the journey comfortable.
Miki is great with communication. He will try and help you out, as much as he can. He is very efficient!
I personally would recommend this tour company while staying in this country.
Written March 17, 2019
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Alberto Pérez
Madrid, Spain4 contributions
Jun 2023
The tour was really great, thanks to Suzana, the local guide, who was extremely knowledgeable, very friendly and willing to answer any question.
Skopje is a nice city, but it is made even more attracting and interesting if properly put in the context of its rich and complicated history (and present), and Suzana was of great help to provide that context.
Time passed too quickly, and I was left afterwards wanting to keep the conversation going!
Totally worth the money, this guided tour made my Skopje experience much more personal and valuable, if I just had gone on my own wandering around the city center I would have lost so many interesting insights provided by Suzana!
Skopje is a nice city, but it is made even more attracting and interesting if properly put in the context of its rich and complicated history (and present), and Suzana was of great help to provide that context.
Time passed too quickly, and I was left afterwards wanting to keep the conversation going!
Totally worth the money, this guided tour made my Skopje experience much more personal and valuable, if I just had gone on my own wandering around the city center I would have lost so many interesting insights provided by Suzana!
Written June 3, 2023
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Chris K
Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
Date of travel September 2022. I'm from Melbourne Australia but my background is Macedonian from what is Florina Greece today, Lerin areas Aegean Macedonia.
My guide Suzana had extensive knowledge of the history, facts, traditions & delivered the information with passion.
I was personally particularly interested in the traditional Macedonian folk costumes from various regions. The craftsmanship was incredible. Exquisite designs, luxurious fabrics & unique designs.
The building itself (Museum of Macedonia) where they are kept is run down which is a shame. Do not let that put you off. Definately suggest going to see them in person to appreciate their beauty.
The Museum of Macedonia;
1. The ethnological department, which is the one with the traditional costumes and
2. the permanent exhibition “Macedonian refugees in WWII and civil war in Greece 1940-1949”
Going to this museum was very emotional. Its focus is on the genocide, struggles & oppression of the Macedonians.
It made all the stories that my grandparents had told me growing up in Australia spring to life! Things made sense & I felt proud to be there. The grandchild of people who fled to start a new life in Australia.
Matka Canyon is gorgeous. Clear water with plenty of fish to see. A boat ride on the lake & exploring the Vrelo cave is a must! Plenty of water activities to try out too.
Suzana let me polish up my Macedonian language skills, was helpful & the whole team were friendly/easy to deal with.
I recommend 5 stars. Thank you team. I'll be back in 2023 to try other tours with you.
Christine Karafillis
My guide Suzana had extensive knowledge of the history, facts, traditions & delivered the information with passion.
I was personally particularly interested in the traditional Macedonian folk costumes from various regions. The craftsmanship was incredible. Exquisite designs, luxurious fabrics & unique designs.
The building itself (Museum of Macedonia) where they are kept is run down which is a shame. Do not let that put you off. Definately suggest going to see them in person to appreciate their beauty.
The Museum of Macedonia;
1. The ethnological department, which is the one with the traditional costumes and
2. the permanent exhibition “Macedonian refugees in WWII and civil war in Greece 1940-1949”
Going to this museum was very emotional. Its focus is on the genocide, struggles & oppression of the Macedonians.
It made all the stories that my grandparents had told me growing up in Australia spring to life! Things made sense & I felt proud to be there. The grandchild of people who fled to start a new life in Australia.
Matka Canyon is gorgeous. Clear water with plenty of fish to see. A boat ride on the lake & exploring the Vrelo cave is a must! Plenty of water activities to try out too.
Suzana let me polish up my Macedonian language skills, was helpful & the whole team were friendly/easy to deal with.
I recommend 5 stars. Thank you team. I'll be back in 2023 to try other tours with you.
Christine Karafillis
Written October 16, 2022
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Vanessa G
10 contributions
Jan 2020
A must do when in Macedonia! This tour was absolutely fantastic and the guide was really good. She explained a lot of things to us. Worth the money!
Written January 9, 2020
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Julie
1 contribution
Apr 2019 • Friends
A friend and I booked the private day tour of Skopje. We were met by our wonderful driver first thing in the morning and given the full package deal throughout the course of the day. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and was also extremely flexible with what we wanted to do and see. We had a wonderful time getting to know and understand the city, the country, and the people! We also booked a private ride from Skopje back to Pristina and were again met with complete comfort, flexibility, and freedom to change the scheduled time as we saw fit. I would highly recommend this company to anyone in the Balkans and would love to do another tour with the same group! Thank you Dragan and Suzana for an amazing day! :)
Written May 7, 2019
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Giedrė R
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Business
I really liked the local guide Susane. A lot of knowledge, great mood, properly adapts to the needs of the group (time, interests). Would definitely recommend.
Written June 25, 2023
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