The 15 Best Tours in North Macedonia

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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Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, North Macedonia

2.Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, North Macedonia

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,061 reviews · 12 hours · from $111

Day trip from Sofia to Skopje with a local and Bulgarian guide: fortress views, Old Bazaar, Alexander Square, Mother Teresa House.

“This tour is really fantastic! Our guide was friendly, well-informed about both cities, the transportation was comfortable. Macedonian guide was so lovely and gave us all the information and tips about Skopje, its places, shops etc. Totally recommend :)”

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Skopje: Matka Canyon, Millennium Cross & Village Tour

3.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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Saint Naum Boat Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

North Macedonia: Ohrid & St Naum Day Tour from Tirana

4.Ohrid & St Naum Day Tour from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 690 reviews · 11 hours · from $45

Tirana to Ohrid and St Naum in one long day, with guided sights, Lake Ohrid views, and ancient monasteries. Small group, $45.

“Very nice tour, comfortable bus (very important since the drive is long), Ohrid is amazing, and the guide there was very informative. Highly recommended”

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Skopje Tours, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

Walking In Skopje

5.Walking In Skopje

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Top rated

A 2-hour private walk through Skopje’s top sights, from Macedonia Square to Kale Fortress, with a friendly local guide.

“Aleksandar is a very knowledgeable guide who gave us interesting tidbits on the places we saw in Skopje. He did not sugar coat the history of Skopje- he told us how things happened during that time which made us appreciate him even more. Truly a great tour in this historic country!!!”

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Kosovo Day Trips, Skopje Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Skopje:Kosovo in a Day-Group Tour to Pristina & Prizren

6.Kosovo in a Day-Group Tour to Pristina & Prizren

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 372 reviews · 10 hours · from $96

10-hour Skopje day trip to Kosovo: see Pristina’s top sites, then walk Prizren’s Stone Bridge, mosques, churches, and craft streets.

“The day trip to Kosovo was fantastic. The booking process and communication were easy. Our guide Jimmy was an exceptional guide. He planned out the itinerary very nicely, taking us to Pristina first and then Prizren. He guided us around the important places at both cities and then gave suggestions to explore the place in the free time. Worth a day trip to Kosovo, recommended.”

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Ohrid UNESCO Heritage: Full-Day Guided Tour from Skopje

7.Ohrid UNESCO Heritage: Full-Day Guided Tour from Skopje

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 363 reviews · 11 hours · from $58

$58 full-day guided group tour from Skopje to UNESCO Lake Ohrid, Ancient Theatre, Samoil's Fortress and St. John at Kaneo.

“Great trip overall with friendly and knowledgeable guide who knows a lot about Macedonian history and culture”

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

8.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

9.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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Cruises & Boat Tours, Ohrid Tours, Tour Reviews

Ohrid: Old Town Panoramic Boat Cruise and Tito’s Residence

10.Old Town Panoramic Boat Cruise and Tito’s Residence

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 244 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

Panoramic 1-hour Lake Ohrid cruise with a guide, views of St. Sophia, St. John at Kaneo, Love Caves, and Tito’s residence for $41.

“Nicola was amazing! He explained the history of the places he also added fun facts to make it more enjoyable! The ride was super beautiful and got amazing tips about Ohrid! Highly recommend this activity with him! I will always remember of his warm hospitality!”

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Skopje Tours, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

Walking in Skopje

11.Walking in Skopje

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 223 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

2-hour Skopje walking tour with a passionate local guide, Old Bazaar, Mother Teresa House, Stone Bridge, and Fortress. $21.

“Alexander has a freakish amount of energy, considering the early hour and red hot Macedonian sun. He is a pleasure to listen to, very knowledgeable, and entertaining. There is a lot to digest about Skopje's crazy history, and even a bit of crumbling plaster has a story that Alex is itching to tell.”

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Food & Drink, Ohrid Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours, Wine Tours in Ohrid

Monastery Winery Tour and Wine Tasting

12.Monastery Winery Tour and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $66

Small-group Monastery Winery tour in Ohrid with a cellar visit, 5 to 6 wine tastings, rakija and gin, plus a snack platter.

“Tasting the wines in the dining area on a lovely fine day. 😃 Learning about the history of the winery.”

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1-Day Tours, Kosovo Day Trips, Skopje Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Kosovo Day Trip: Pristina and Prizren Tour from Skopje

13.Kosovo Day Trip: Pristina and Prizren Tour from Skopje

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $216

Kosovo day trip from Skopje to Pristina and Prizren with hotel pickup, air-conditioned van, guided walks, and the UNESCO Gracanica stop.

“We had an amazing time! Our guide Ajhan was the best! He was so knowledgeable and gave great insights about Kosovo! Prizren is so beautiful. I encourage everyone to go see Kosovo. This trip was an eye opener to its beauty. Our driver Amen was very nice too. He was professional and hospitable. Highly recommend the trip!”

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Skopje: Matka Canyon, Millennium Cross & Traditional Village Tour

14.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

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

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

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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