The 15 Best Matka Canyon Trips from Skopje

Skopje: Matka Canyon, Millennium Cross and Etno Village Tour - Gorno Nerezi and St. Panteleimon: Byzantine Frescoes, Small Church, Big Attention

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,906 reviews · 6 hours · from $20Our pick

Cable car to Millennium Cross, frescoes at St. Panteleimon, Etno Village, then Matka Canyon by boat or kayak, plus Skopje viewpoints.

“We visited some interesting places during this tour and Vladimir the tour guide was very professional and knowledgeable and very calm, giving the tour members time and space without any pressure or rush, and had answers and useful information for every question and gave great guidance. Thank you very much Vladimir, you created a great day for the whole group.”

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Skopje: Matka Canyon, Millennium Cross & Village Tour

2.Matka Canyon, Millennium Cross & Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,019 reviews · 5h 30m · from $18Best value

Half-day Skopje tour to Matka Canyon, Millennium Cross, and St. Panteleimon, plus optional boat to Vrelo Cave for $18.

“Naser was just the best guide. So knowledgeable and easygoing. Thank you so much for an amazing afternoon, Naser! It wouldn’t have been the same without you :) The cave is definitely worth visiting with the little boat. It takes about 15 minutes each way, and you get 20 minutes to explore the cave. It’s so beautiful seeing the canyon from the boat.”

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Group Tour from Skopje:Millennium Cross,Matka Canyon&Etno Village

3.Group Tour from Skopje:Millennium Cross,Matka Canyon&Etno Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 311 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $27

A small-group Skopje half day to the Millennium Cross, Vodno’s etno village, and Matka Canyon, with optional Vrelo Cave boat time.

“Great way to explore the nature. I had a great experience and guide was very nice and knowledgeable. I really recommend take a tour unless you rent a car and drive yourself then you can do it by yourself . I travel alone and not always like to rent a car so this tour was perfect for me”

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Skopje: Matka, St.Pantelemon, Millennium Cross Tour & Brunch

4.Matka, St.Pantelemon, Millennium Cross Tour & Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 288 reviews · 5 hours · from $39

Skopje half-day tour to the Millennium Cross, St. Panteleimon frescoes, Matka Canyon picnic with wine, plus optional Vrelo cave boat.

“Tour guide Ivan was a very funny and informative guy. The places he took us to in the comfortable van were amazing, and he explained everything in a clear and interesting way. Thank you for everything — we had a really great time.”

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Skopje: Matka Canyon, Millennium Cross & Traditional Village Tour

5.Matka Canyon, Millennium Cross & Traditional Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 173 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $23

Skopje half-day tour to Matka Canyon, Vodno Mountain, Millennium Cross, and St. Panteleimon, with optional Vrelo cave boat trip.

“Great tour with many Information, Oliver made a really good job! It was a pity that the cable car wasn't open on Mondays - this tour shouldn't be offered on Mondays because the cable car is always closed. But the other sights were great!”

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Skopje: Canyon Matka, St. Pantelemon, Millennium Cross & Brunch

6.Canyon Matka, St. Pantelemon, Millennium Cross & Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

See Skopje from Vodno at the Millennium Cross, then head to Matka Canyon, St. Panteleimon, and optional Vrelo Cave by boat.

“There are many options for a tour to Matka Canyon. I am very happy I chose this one. The company is new and run by a brother / sister team. Miha was one of the most friendly charismatic tour guides I’ve ever had. He helped create a great friendship among his group. This company will not disappoint, you will have a great time. The boat to the canyon costs 5 euro more and is worth it. The cable car to the cross does not operate on Mondays, but they will drive you close to tell you about it and you will have great views of the city. Also, less advertised,…”

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Adventure: Canyon Matka, St. Panteleimon, Mt. Vodno & Lunch

7.Adventure: Canyon Matka, St. Panteleimon, Mt. Vodno & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 6 hours · from $29

Skopje small-group day trip: Matka Canyon boat ride, optional Vrelo Cave, St. Panteleimon frescoes, Mount Vodno cable car, Millennium Cross, Macedonian breakfast.

“We absolutely loved our trip. Petar is an excellent guide. He gives a lot of information about what you see and about Macedonia in general. He answers all your questions and is attentive to everyone in the group. We had a wonderful day!”

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From Skopje: Matka Canyon Mosque and Arabati Baba Tekke

8.Matka Canyon Mosque and Arabati Baba Tekke

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 132 reviews · 8 hours · from $113

Matka Canyon calm, Vrelo Cave boat ride, Tetovo’s Painted Mosque, and Arabati Baba Tekke Sufi monastery from Skopje in 8 hours.

“Very good trip. No one else had booked so it ended up being a private tour and Alexander was an amazing tour guide, very friendly and talkative. Boat trip whilst there cost the equivalent of £8 which was good fun.”

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From Skopje: Matka Canyon, Painted Mosque&Arabati Baba Tekke

9.Matka Canyon, Painted Mosque&Arabati Baba Tekke

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $144

Matka Canyon and Tetovo’s Painted Mosque and Arabati Baba Tekke, with Skopje hotel pickup and optional cave boat rides.

“Everything was professional. I would recommend this tour to anyone. The escort had in-depth knowledge of Macedonian history, culture.”

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Skopje: Matka Canyon Sightseeing Tour

10.Matka Canyon Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 4 hours · from $118

Matka Canyon from Skopje: riverside hike and small-boat cruise past cliffs, monasteries, and wildlife with a licensed guide.

“This was such a fun tour! Suzanna was an excellent guide and very informative. Matka Canyon is definitely a must see. You should try to do some hiking/walking along the river trail in addition to the boat ride to the cave. The energy museum is also worth visiting.”

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From Sofia: Skopje and Matka Canyon Day Trip

11.Skopje and Matka Canyon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 30 reviews

A small-group day trip from Sofia to Skopje and Matka Canyon, with expert guides, Ottoman-era sights, and a nature break.

“Excelente trip. The driver was very nice, it was telling us loads of history about bulgaria and macedonia. Also, I was very impressive with the city in North Macedonia. Really worthy.”

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Skopje: Private Tour to Matka Canyon and Millennium Cross

12.Private Tour to Matka Canyon and Millennium Cross

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Private half-day tour from Skopje to Vodno, Millennium Cross, Gorno Nerezi frescoes, and Matka Canyon by boat and water.

“Nous sommes ravis de notre tour au mont vodno ainsi qu'au canyon de matka. Notre guide "Vlad" nous a fait passer une tres bonne journée et parlait parfaitement français. nous recommandons+++”

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Canyon Matka – The Nature’s Pearl

13.Canyon Matka – The Nature’s Pearl

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Skopje to Matka half-day: boat to Vrelo Cave, monasteries, swim time, and an expert guide, private group for $106.

“Kiváló, rendkívüli! A túravezetőnk Vojislav Gushevski intelligens, kedves, nagy tudással és komoly történelmi ismeretekkel rendelkező ember. Minden kirándulónak ilyen túravezetőt ajánlok.”

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Full day tour of Skopje and Matka canyon

14.Full day tour of Skopje and Matka canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $114

Skopje’s Old Bazaar and landmarks, then Matka Canyon by boat with a cave stop, all in a small-group day tour with pickup.

“The stalactites and stalagmites highlighted by multicolored lights, underground lakes and the path through the picturesque Matka canyon to this beautiful place will appeal to all nature lovers. The kind and knowledgeable guide Lena told a lot about Skopje - its history, architecture and people, and also recommended places to see for myself. If you don't know where to have a lunch, feel free to ask that too. Thank you Lena!”

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Skopje and Matka Canyon tour from Ohrid

15.Skopje and Matka Canyon tour from Ohrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $207

Full-day Skopje plus Matka Canyon from Ohrid. English guide, hotel pickup, scenic stops, and a optional boat ride.

“It was a wonderful tour thanks to Daniel! He told us a lot about Macedonie. We really had a great time! Matka was so beautiful and nice to hear a lot about Skopje”

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