This is a long day trip please note, as it is 4hrs drive there, 4hrs in Skopje and 4hrs drive back. We had breaks in between the drives which was great. Our Bulgarian driver/guide and our Macedonian representative were both very lovely and friendly people. If you have never been Skopje, it's definitely worth going to have a little taste and glad this trip wasn't too long. The old bazaar area is very interesting and if we did have more time would have been nice to walk around there a little further. The 2hrs free time we had (after 2hrs walking tour) was nice to have, to relax/have lunch/have a drink. I have heard other places in Macedonia are much better to visit but definitely worth going on this trip if you want a little taste of Macedonia.

Our Bulgarian driver was faultless throughout the trip, very funny and talked to us about the history of the region. The drive is roughly 4hrs there and back so his commentary and jokes made the time fly. He even made a stop to get us umbrellas because it was raining which he didn’t have to do. A lovely guy. When we got dropped off in Skopje we met the Macedonian guide, he was unfortunately probably our least favourite part of the tour, he quietly talked to us about where to find “a good time” in the city and gave us his contact card for more information. Once we had finished the Skopje part of the tour, he took us to a restaurant which seemed to show a commission based agreement to bring tourists past for the business. We had 2 hours of free time which we enjoyed and went for lunch at the London Inn off the centre. Would recommend visiting. Good food and drinks. Then it was time to get back with our Bulgarian guide in the van for our trip back to Sofia. Again an absolutely flawless experience. He was the highlight of our trip. I have given this 5 stars for the Bulgarian driver and for our visit of Skopje. However the Macedonian guide experience did put a sour taste on the whole trip. I would recommend going on this tour as it was a valuable experience to learn about the country of North Macedonia.

The group was small and enjoyable. Excellent views and explanations by the tour guide. Encountered highlites from different eras and cultures.

I wanted to visit Skopje and North Macedonia but without having to pay for a whole new air fare and hotel to do it. I found this Skopje day tour from Sofia and I’m glad I booked it, it was the perfect way for me to see this new destination. A big thanks to our tour guides Dimo and Lena for delivering this memorable experience that introduced us to Skopje and North Macedonia, because of them we had an amazing day! Dimo picked me up from my hotel at 8 am, introduced me to our group at and drove us about 3 and a half hours to Skopje arriving at around 11 am, we gained an hour due to the time difference. We stayed in Skopje for 4 hours, doing a guided walking tour with our wonderful tour guide Lena for 2 hours and then taking 2 hours of free time to do whatever we liked in the city. There was much to see in Skopje and I took lots of great pictures and videos, I loved my time there! At 3 pm Skopje time we met back with Dimo and he drove us back to Sofia, arriving at around 8 pm. All in all I thoroughly enjoyed this tour, I was able to see a new destination without having to pay for another airfare and hotel accommodation. If you’re in Sofia and are curious about Skopje and North Macedonia don’t hesitate to book this tour, it’s an excellent way to get a glimpse at this city and country. - Nolan

We were picked up from our Airbnb on time by our guide, Domi, who was fantastic. He told us all about the countries’ history, pointed out sights as we went past, knew all about the places we visited and even stopped for us to get coffee. Was an amazing day

Great day at interesting places .Elian was a fantastic guide and driver and very knowledgable .lunch stop was nice .well worth the drive

本当に素晴らしい2日間でした！ ガイドの、ボリスも非常に親切で、色々なことを提案してくれたり、連れて行ってくれたりしました。 自分ではなかなか巡るのが難しい場所も効率よく連れて行ってくださり、2日間で非常に充実したプランでした。 景色も、食べ物も、人も、みんなが素晴らしい北マケドニアとコソボです。 ホテルも清潔で、朝食も美味しく、とてもよかったです。 本当に、ガイドの、ボリスには感謝をしています。心からのありがとう。💕 It was a truly wonderful two days. Our guide, Boris, was very helpful and gave us lots of suggestions. They arranged the places we wanted to go based on our time. It was such a fulfilling time that it didn't feel like it was just two days. The hotel is very clean and the breakfast is also delicious. Both North Macedonia and Kosovo were filled with delicious food, beautiful scenery, and kind people. A huge thank you to Boris for a great tour and a fantastic guide.💕

Amazing 6 day tour around Bulgaria with Ivo as our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable, reliable and open to any change we had to make. He recommended us so many nice places we didn’t think ok and I am really grateful for that. Regarding Bultrips itself, contact was smooth and easy, accommodating and very responsive. Adrian was available at any time 🙏

The tour was amazing . Our tour guide was very pleasant, professional, and he gave great customer service. He was knowledgeable and gave us a great knowledge of history and culture of the whole region

Best tour. Tetho made our tour worth the trip. Highly recommended tour guide. Great job. We enjoyed our trip in Skopje. Thank you

Thank you, Iliyan, for the excellent tour. It was very well organized. We had an amazing time visiting those beautiful caves. It is a must do trip.

Scenic views on the way. Dimo was a great guide and driver. Long drive straight to Skopje and two hours walking tour with guide and two hours free time. Skopje is very nice and walkable city.

We were visiting koprivshtitsa with the guide Ivo. It was a great experience.He is very nice and is really clever.I recomend the tour!!

Although the ride there took a bit long in a small bus, it was compensated by the interesting stories of the nice guides who also drove. In Skopje, we were accompanied by a Macedonian guide who took us to the canyons. He really did his best to make us feel as comfortable as possible. Nothing was too crazy or too much to ensure a great experience.

What a perfect private tour of Rila monastery and Boyana church. This was just a tour with 2 people and the guide. The guide was really relaxed and made the trip about us and what we wanted to see. This made us feel relaxed and made it more a conversation that just a typical tour. We went for lunch at this perfect ‘non tourist’ spot by the river which was a highlight of the day also. All round, I’d recommend this to anyone wanting a great day exploring while it not feeling touristy.