Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia - Small Group
Overview
Available languages
12 hours
Mobile ticket
Appreciating the diversity of Balkan culture can be difficult, especially with limited time in the region. Explore Macedonian culture on a day tour to Skopje from Sofia, and tick off another Balkan capital in just 1 day. Enjoy the company of 2 professional guides - one from Bulgaria and one local from Macedonian. Travel the distance with ease via modern vehicle, and discover landmarks including the Skopje Fortress, Memorial House of Mother Teresa, and Old Bazaar, with insights provided by your guides. During this day tour you will have the chance to visit one of the most bizarre cities on the Balkan Peninsula. Skopje is a mixture of authentic monuments from the Ottoman period, and new neo-classical buildings, complete with ornate columns and rooftop figures of nymphs. After the reconstruction of the new center has been done, as per the “Skopje 2014” project, the city became one of the popular destinations in Eastern Europe.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please bring your passport with you and check if you need a visa due to border crossing
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Old Bazaar - Skopje
Our day tour to Skopje will start with pick up from your centrally located hotel/accommodation in Sofia at 08:00 am. After approximately 4 hours of drive, we will reach Skopje. During the long drive, you will learn the Bulgarian point of view regarding the history of the region. Then you will have two hours guided tour of the city made by a local Macedonian guide. You will have the chance to hear the stories about Yugoslavia and the modern way of life in the country from a native, which will make your experience much more fulfilled. In addition, you will compare the two historical interpretations and make your own conclusions. The highlights you will visit are the Old fortress, Sultan Murat Mosques, and the Old Bazaar, where we will have the chance to see Caravanserais (inns) from the Ottoman period when Skopje was one of the main trade centers on the Balkans.
Skopje Fortress Kale
Historical fortress located at the highest point in Skopje from where you will have the chance to admire the stunning view of the city.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking local Macedonian guide
Pick-up and drop off
English-speaking Bulgarian guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Transportation only
Pickup included
English-speaking guide
Pickup included
Friday English-speaking guide
Pickup included
Reviews
451 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well worth the day trip.
sarahrD3456JJ,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day out. The driver and guide very knowledgeable. It was great to see the countryside and the boarder crossing painless. Long day but good but journey quickly passec by.
Skopje the city full of sculptures
TanmoyBarman,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a nice trip to Skopje from Sofia. The city is filled with beautiful sculptures and good history. Guided tour of the city was nice
Amazing experience
terryc493,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are so delighted that we took this trip as the whole experience was amazing and worth the journey. Ivan was our driver and did an excellent job of getting us to and from Skopje. His vehicle was very comfortable and he made sure we had comfort breaks on the journey. Lena our guide in Skopje was excellent and gave us a great walking tour explaining the history of the area. Skopje was an amazing place to visit and we would love to return to it as there was so much more to explore. Highly recommend this tour and the tour company are excellent.
Amazing Day Trip
susanv390,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Driver he made the trip. Really want to learn more about the country after this trip!
Great day tour.
Hayley K,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Another great tour with Ivan. On time, easy border crossings (thankfully)! And a great walking tour and free time in Skopje. Great day trip!!
Great experience
326taliab,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good experience and way to see a new country. The old bazaar was our favourite. Just been mindful when booking this trip there’s a lot of walking but it’s 100% worth it!
Adventure and Historical Tour
Y P,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Tour was very historic and had beautiful viewings. Great driver very friendly, treated you not as a tourist but as a friend, gave lots of explanations and information and tips. Proud to have taken this tour, it was definitely worth it.
Wonderful service from...
colin c,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful service from Dimo who picked me up from my hotel and gave us some interesting details about Sofia and Bulgaria during our drive. Our guide in skopje was very good and took us to all of the sites in the city and gave us a lot of interesting history about the country. The drive didn't feel that long and it was very comfortable. I didn't know a lot about Macedonia before I went so this was a great introduction to the country.
Highly recommend!
Sheila F,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend! The driver and tour guide were excellent! I learned so much about North Macedonia and the history. We saw some beautiful sights, learned about local foods and culture, and had a delightful time overall
Very interesting tour
Mary G,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It is a long drive with a lot of time in the van but it was comfortable and well worth it. The tour in Skopje did seem rather rushed but I think the guide wanted to make sure that we had plenty of time to expend exploring on our own. We thoroughly enjoyed our day.
From €95.00
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Related Experiences
Operated by BulTrips