Day tour from Sofia to Skopje, Matka Canyon and Vrelo cave

Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

After belonging to many empires over time (including Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and most recently Yugoslavian), Macedonia gained its independence in 1991. This influence from different eras and cultures has made its mark on the appearance of Skopje.

Skopje is the capital and largest city of North Macedonia. It is the country's political, cultural, economic, and academic centre.

Тhe city has long been shared by Christians and Muslims.

- Feel the spirit of time in ancient Skopie and discover its modern transformation from the "Project 2014".

- Save time finding a meeting point with hotel pickup and drop-off included

- Learn about the city’s history and culture from an experienced guide!

- Visting Old Bazaar + Caravanserais

- Sultan Murad Mosque

- Memorial House of Mother Teresa

- Church of the Holy Savior

Note: Bring your passport!

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Driver guide

Food and drinks

All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Memorial House of Mother Teresa

The Memorial House is dedicated to the humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mother Teresa. She lived in Skopje from 1910- 1928г.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Sultan Murad Mosque

A huge and quite simple structure with no dome but a normal pitched roof, the Sultan Murad Mosque dates from 1463 and is the oldest surviving mosque in the city.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Day tour from Sofia to Skopje, Matka Canyon and Vrelo cave

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Beautiful Sights, Wonderful Guide, Lasting Memories
Safari42338017622,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was the first stop on our journey, and it couldn’t have been a more perfect start. North Macedonia is rich in history, culture, and stunning natural beauty — especially at Matka Canyon. The fall foliage made the roundtrip transport even more picturesque. Our guide, Ves, was exceptional — knowledgeable, patient with my parents and my many questions, and he knew exactly where to take us for a wonderful lunch. Overall, an unforgettable experience that I highly recommend!
Great trip
jvajir,
Feb 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great trip and fantastic guide. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and our guide was really knowledgeable and did not rush us
Amazing day trip
Florian H,
Aug 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour with a great guy called Georgi. :-) He really has a deep knowledge about the interesting facts and shared plenty of good information! He guided everything really well, we were quite happy! :-)
A Breathtaking Canyon
308josee,
May 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The excursion to Matka Canyon and Skopje from Sofia is a little bit long ( aprox 3 hours drive) but I can tell you all: IT S WORTHY!!!!! The Canyon is breathtaking and it does a boat ride aprox 20 minutes to the vrelo cave. The cave is nice but not much to see. Try the pastry and the yoghourt in one of the shops close by. Skopje is nice , walkable and has some history. Monumental sculptures all over the city
Fantastic guide...
KANIL R,
May 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic guide Was a true HOLIDAY☺️☺️☺️ experience Took good care and walked us into the past 👏👏👏👏
You wanna go to Skopje? Go with Vasilin
natalialC2262AQ,
Apr 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A few days ago we had a great trip to Skopje,with Vasilin as our driver and guide. We had done a bit of YouTube research but Vasilin really brought it to life. Now I know why poor old Alexander the Great will forevermore be known just as a man on a horse.
You wanna go to Skopje? Go with Vasilin
Natalia L,
Apr 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Vasilin took us on a great trip to Skopje and Matka Canyon. We had done a bit of youtube research on the city but it was really brought to life when we were there and waking around with him. I found out why poor old Alexander the Great is now reduced to being just a man on a horse.
Best of North Macedonia
Felix W,
Oct 15, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Thank you for a great daytrip! We had a wonderful trip to Matka and Skopje. We really can recommend the caves and the well guided tour in Skopje.
Exceeded our expectations!
Rajan H,
Aug 28, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Highly recommend This trip. Vess was very knowledgeable and a great guide with a great attitude and provided phenomenal service throughout!
Excellent private guide experience
Joseph W,
Jul 31, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Vess, my tour guide, made for a memorable tour to Macedonia from Sofia. He ensured that my needs were made and did an excellent job of explaining how this former part of Yugoslavia seeks to become its own nation. Bring your passport, as you need it to cross the border out of the European Union. I so enjoyed my tour that I booked a second day of touring that was designed to go to the mountains outside of Sofia. He also does adventure tours. I highly enjoyed spending a day visiting another country on Bulgaria’s doorstep.