Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia - Small Group

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

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‘s Included

Pick-up and drop off

Air-conditioned vehicle

English-speaking local Macedonian guide

English-speaking Bulgarian guide

Food and drinks

Gratuities

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.

45 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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.

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Friday English-speaking guide

Pickup included

Transportation only

Pickup included

English-speaking guide

Pickup included

Reviews

4.68

387 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

297

It’s a long car ride but...
Shirley Q,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It’s a long car ride but it’s worth it. Evan was an amazing driver and our local tour guide was very helpful. We enjoyed the journey.
Long day but worth it
Jose R,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The tour takes the whole day (12-13 hours) but if you have never been in North Macedonia it is really worth it. Driver to Macedonia, Daniel, was amazing. Very trustworthy driver, great sense of humor and very knowledgeable on Bulgaria and Macedonia history. Certainly recommend taking this tour while visiting Sophia.
Driver Elian was good and...
Sam C,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Driver Elian was good and gave some background information on the way over. This is a very long tour, but worthwhile if you want to see Skopje and have limited time. Four hours in Skopje included a walking tour of about 1.5 hours, leaving enough time for a quick lunch and a couple of quick museum stops during our free time. Skopje is a very interesting city and this tour gave a great overview. It is very hot in the summer though and note that the transportation was by a minivan which for our tour was filled up (7 passengers).
Trip to Macedonia
JOTHINI S,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Worth going to Macedonia it’s very beautiful not enough time to fully experience The driver was very nice and knowledgeable
Discover North Macedonia long journey however worth the travel.
JeniferDoronila A,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was amazing! Scenery,Landscape and History what else to say we have had a good Tourguide Driver Demeter from Bulgaria and Local Tourguide Lena from North Macedonia