From Skopje: Kosovo in a Day – Prishtina, Monastery & Bears
Overview
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9 hours
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Discover the heart of Kosovo on this guided day trip from Skopje and meet the warmest people in the Balkans.
Your journey starts with a morning pickup at the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle for Independence. Sit back and enjoy a scenic drive to the UNESCO-listed Gracanica Monastery, a masterpiece of Serbo-Byzantine architecture adorned with stunning medieval frescoes.
Next, dive into the lively city of Prishtina with a guided walking tour. Explore the iconic National Library, famous for its unique lattice-covered brutalist design, and visit the modern Cathedral of Mother Teresa, a symbol of hope and peace.
Finish your day with a heartwarming visit to a local bear sanctuary, where rescued brown bears roam in a natural habitat. Learn about their stories and snap unforgettable photos. Feeling hungry? Take an optional stop at a traditional restaurant before heading back to Skopje, filled with memories and new friendships.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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 To Expect
Pristina
Discover Kosovo on a guided day trip from Skopje. Learn about the local culture and find out why the Balkan people are considered to be one of the most friendliest people in Europe. Start with pickup at the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle for Independence in Skopji in the morning. Relax on the scenic drive to the UNESCO-listed Gracanica Monastery. Admire its Serbo-Byzantine style and its Medieval Serbian art. Continue to Prishtina and begin a guided walking tour. Visit the National library of Kosovo which is covered in lattices and designed in a unique brutalist style. Go inside the modern Cathedral of Mother Theresa. Finally, head to the a local bear sanctuary to see some brown bears. Hear about what life is like for these majestic creatures. Have the option to stop and purchase lunch at a traditional restaurant before returning to your meeting point in Skopje.
Grachanica House of Culture
Step back in time as you explore the medieval art in the Gracanica Monastery
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
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From Skopje: Kosovo in a Day – Prishtina, Monastery & Bears
Pickup included
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting visit
cristinaflorentinac,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very interesting trip where we found out different information about Kosovo. Christian was our guide and he gave us useful insight. The drive to Pristina is not long and also with beautiful scenery. The bear sanctuary was closed so instead we stopped at Gadime Cave which was nice. We had enough time to explore Pristina by ourselves after Christian showed us some sites. Before 5pm we were back at Skopje. Have some cash (euros) with you to pay for entrance fee at the different locations you gonna visit and other than that Enjoy it!
Day tour
christiancB5845XW,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour company to use going Kosovo an amazing guide that made me feel like family , anything i needed he was happy to help with . 🇲🇰🇽🇰 Big shout out to Matej
Great Tour Guide
Trail02855701989,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was timed out perfectly with sufficient free time. Caves and Monastery were very interesting. Not a lot to do in Prishtina but just the right amount of free time and a great restaurant that we all ate at. Our guide Christian did a great job explaining and answering all of our questions about North Macedonia and Kosovo. He was very knowledgeable about history, religion, and art. Thank you Christian!
Amazing Experience
geekle,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christian is a wonderful guide and driver. We learned so much on this tour. He shared Macedonian history and was so knowledgeable about Kosovo. Mother Theresa Cathedral, the National Library and the Gračanica Monastery were a pleasure to visit. The Gadime Cave was also very enjoyable. The stop at Etno Shpia for lunch was outstanding! Some of the best food I have ever eaten in my whole life!
Amazing day with an incredible guide!
Doryface,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing day from start to finish! There were only 2 of us on the tour along with our guide, Stefan, which made it so personal and gave us the best experience! Stefan was so knowledgeable about the history of the countries and also gave us his own personal accounts to make it more authentic. Thoroughly enjoyed this full day trip chatting and getting to know Stefan and the other solo traveller. The stops along the way were so fun as well and was incredible getting to learn so much about Kosovo and the other Balkan countries. We also got to see two bears in the sanctuary who thankfully weren't sleeping being December! Thank you so much for a day to remember!
Delighted with tour
Michael W,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver Kristian was an excellent tour provider. His knowledge was vast. I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this experience, especially the Bear sanctuary. I honestly cannot find one fault. Highly recommended
Enjoyable trip
jihad a,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience wit tour operator was excellent. Punctual , experiece, knowledge , all was great, border crossing was smooth , Christian was the guide and I say thank you
Nasser was an amazing...
Gisele L,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nasser was an amazing guide! He explained well the whole tour, knew a lot about history and culture, and was super patient even when one person from the tour didn't bring a passport or biometric identity card (you need one of those to enter Kosovo). I enjoyed a lot and the tour was time well spent in our trip. Keep in mind if you bring young kids this is a long tour - a couple brought 2 young kids, they were bored within 10min, and we all endured their tantrum, crying and yelling for 10h.
Fun and informative
Morgan A,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great local tour - complex regional art, history, and politics, explained by a local historian. &The bear sanctuary is a very special place.
Interesting tour with a...
Nicolas P,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Interesting tour with a lot of valuable insights from the tour guide. We lost some time at the border but we managed to have all the stops we were supposed to anyway. Cool trip to do if you have a spare day during your stay.
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