Top Skopje Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Explore the Millennium Cross and Matka Canyon on this half-day tour from Skopje. Travel from the historic Skopje Fortress to Vodno Mountain with a guide, then take the cable car to the Millennium Cross — widely considered among Skopje top attractions. Explore the village of Gorno Nerezi and admire beautiful Byzantine frescoes in the Church of St Panteleimon. Head deep into the Matka Canyon — home to ancient caves and medieval monasteries — then travel in comfort to Porta Macedonia.

This tour is a combination of some of the most famous landmarks around Skopje, like the Millenium Cross on the top of Vodno Mountain and the natural reserve Matka Canyon, but in a different way – we’ll do an easy hike through the woods and pastures of Mount Vodno with fantastic views over Skopje valley and Matka Canyon, great spots for photographers.

The North Macedonian capital of Skopje is known for its Ottoman-era Old Town, Byzantine fortress, and lively bazaar. On this private walking tour, get to know the city and take in all the highlights with your own personal guide. Visit landmarks including the Memorial House of Mother Theresa, the Stone Bridge, and the Parliament Building; browse the stalls at the Old Bazaar; and enjoy views from Skopje Fortress.

Book this group tour to see the highlights of Ohrid while keeping costs down. You’ll visit several places, like Lake Ohrid, Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, Samoil’s Fortress, St Jovan Kaneo, and more. Your guide and driver will take care of all the logistics, so you don’t need to pull out any maps. Just relax and learn on this day's tour of Ohrid from Skopje.

Take it easy as you travel to or from Skopje Airport by letting your driver handle navigating the city with this private airport transfer. Choose a time that works for you and your flight, whether arriving or departing, and your driver will meet either in the arrivals hall of the airport or your hotel reception. This airport transfer is only for up to three passengers.

Experience a family winery in Macedonia with ease on this group tour. Learn about local winemaking from the family at the winery in Skopje and how tradition and contemporary winemaking methods work together. Taste a variety of locally-produced wines and enjoy a charcuterie and cheese plate to accompany your drinks.

Enjoy a hassle-free departure from Macedonia with this private transfer service. Meet your personal chauffeur at your Skopje hotel and relax on the journey to Skopje ‘Alexander the Great’ Airport (SKP) when your vacation comes to an end. Skip the stress of finding a taxi or shuttle service when you book and pay in advance. Private vehicles can accommodate up to seven passengers.

Experience a part of Macedonia that most foreigners miss on a small-group day tour to Ohrid from Skopje. Comfortable and efficient end-to-end transportation enables you to complete a well-rounded itinerary while enjoying free time exploring each location at your own pace. After a visit to the Monastery of Saint Naum, you can enhance your adventure with an optional boat cruise on Orchid Lake.

Explore the culture of the Western Balkans on this small-group tour of Kosova, which starts and finishes in Skopje. You’ll be keeping costs down by booking this small-group tour, but you won’t be in a herd like a large-group tour. You’ll visit the Pristina National Library, Statue of Mother Tereza, Mahmet Pasha Hamam, and much more on this full-day tour.

Take a break from the busy streets of Skopje and spend a day immersed in nature on this half-day tour. With a small group, venture off to Matka Canyon where you enjoy several activities including visiting Vrelo Cave and relaxing on the shores. Nature lovers are sure to love this tour with built-in free time to explore on your own.

Delight your palate in the flavors of Macedonia on a private wine-tasting tour outside of Skopje. This half-day excursion is the perfect opportunity for you to disconnect from the city’s hustle and bustle and experience the tranquility of the Macedonian countryside. In addition to spectacular vistas, your epicurean adventure includes a behind-the-scenes winery tour, extensive wine tasting, and a multi-course Macedonian lunch.

Want a comprehensive look at Skopje with the benefit of your own guide? This private half-day walking tour provides a complete round-up of the sights with the personalized insight of a private guide. Discover the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman heritage of Macedonia’s capital and explore both sides of the city: seeing the ‘Skopje 2014’ monuments, Macedonia Square, Stone Bridge, Old Bazaar, Kale Fortress, and more. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Pristina (90km.from Skopje) is the cultural, economical, and administrative center of the Kosovo with a long history. In a full day tour to Pristina, you can discover monuments protected by UNESCO, very old Ottoman places, narrow stone streets and attractive tall buildings. The “New Born” monument is becoming the symbol of this new state. Tour Highlights -New Born Monument -Mother Teresa Cathedral -Ethnographic Museum -National Museum -Mother Teresa Boulevard -Imperial Mosque -Jashar Pasha Mosque -Clock Tower -Statue of Bill Clinton -Scanderbeg Statue -National Library

Visit Ohrid with ease from Skopje on this full-day tour. Depart from your Skopje hotel in a private vehicle. Admire the beauty of Lake Ohrid and learn about the area’s history from your guide. Visit the area’s many churches, including St. Sophia, St. Clement’s Church of the Holy Mother of God Most Glorious, and Plaoshnik, as well as the Roman amphitheater.

Trade the busy streets of Skopje for a day in nature on this full-day excursion. Begin with a morning adventure to Matka Canyon for a boat ride to Vrelo Cave, one of Europe's deepest underwater caves. In the afternoon, venture to Vodno Mountain and explore St. Panteleimon Monastery. Take a cable car to the mountain's peak for spectacular views and to the Millennium Cross.

Make the most of your time in the Balkans and visit the capital of Albania on this tour from Skopje. Alongside a private guide, head to Tirana for a sightseeing tour, with a stop in Ohrid along the way. Visit top attractions including Saint Sophia, the National Archaeological Museum, and the Bunk’Art 1 cultural center. Your guide also shares information on the history and culture of both Albania and North Macedonia.

Discover the best of Skopje and the nearby Matka Canyon when you book this small-group tour. Explore the heart of the Macedonian capital with a guide and visit key sites such as the Old Bazaar, Skopje Fortress Kale, and Sultan Murad Mosque. Afterward, embark on a scenic drive to Matka Canyon for a relaxing boat trip and a visit to one of the caves.

Swap Skopje for a day in Ohrid, and discover the sights around Ohrid lake and its famous Bay of Bones on a day-long tour with a private guide. As you explore, you’ll hear stories about Ohrid, a place known as Jerusalem on the Balkans, and learn about the spread of the Christian religion in this part of the world.

Discover the capital of Bulgaria when you take this full-day tour from Skopje to Sofia. With a private guide, explore the city's main highlights such as the National Institute of Archaeology, complete with Thracian, Roman, and medieval artifacts, the Alexander Nevski Cathedral, and the medieval monastery of St. Joachim Osogovski. While you explore, your guide provides context about the history and culture of Bulgaria.

Visiting Nis from Skopje can be tricky without hiring a car. On this full-day tour, travel from your Skopje hotel in a private transfer and admire the scenic views on the drive. Accompanied by a guide, visit Medijana and spend time among the Roman ruins. Take time to stroll around Nis and stop by many of the city’s historical highlights.

See the highlights of Skopje and its surrounds in one day on this private tour. Leave the city and ride a cable car up Mt. Vodno to admire its Millennium Cross before a visit to the nearby fresco-coated St. Pantelejmon Church and scenic Matka Canyon. Then, return to Skopje for a comprehensive city walking tour, viewing must-sees like the Stone Bridge, Old Bazaar, and Macedonia Square. Private air-conditioned transport with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Deep dive into history by visiting two traditional UNESCO protected Monasteries in two different countries on this day-tour from Skopje. Enjoy round-trip transfers from several pickup spots in Skopje so you don’t need to arrange this yourself. See North Macedonia’s and Bulgaria’s best Orthodox Christian architecture while you explore both Rila and Osogovo Monasteries over the course of your day tour.

Visit three spots in Macedonia that all have distinct importance on this private day-tour from Skopje. You’ll visit the ancient observatory of Kokino, the unusual stone formations of Kukica, and the town of Kratovo, located in the crater of an extinct volcano. Your driver/guide will take care of logistics, including round-trip transfers from Skopje, so you don’t need to do any planning.