Full day tour of Skopje and Matka canyon
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour is the best way to feel the atmosphere and explore the city of Skopje. You will be guided by a highly educated English speaking guide who will do his best to share with you all the knowledge and show you Skopje from the inside. You will also visit one of the natural wonders of North Macedonia-Matka canyon.
The experience will be transformed into an adventure with a boat trip in the canyon and a visit of a cave.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Old Bazaar - Skopje
At 9:00 our guide will pick you up from your hotel/accommodation in Skopje. Your first stop will be in the Old Bazaar area of the city. 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
After the Bazaar, you will climb on the highest hill of the city where the old fortress was situated. The remains of the fort are from the Middle Ages and the Ottoman period. You will learn about the history of those times and turbulences of the region.
What‘s Included
Entrance fees
Boat trip in Matka canyon
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
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Full day tour of Skopje and Matka canyon
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Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Experience with A-plus guide
Kevin G,,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Valentin was a wonderful guide who provided historical, cultural, and political context to all aspects. I learned so much during our time together. Well worth the time.
Over enthusiastic tour guide
CHIONGMOON B,,Nov 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00The city tour was reasonably well conducted. The Matka Canyon biliat cruise was equally well organised. However, my tour guide was sort of over-enthusiastic who arrived at my hotel room at 8.30am instead of the planned time at 9am to hard sell his other tour programmes to me. Initially i was quite flabbergasted but managed to stay tolerant. Firstly it was unethical for the hotel receptionist to disclose the guest's room number let alone letting a stranger to knock on my room. Secondly it's inappropriate for the tour guide to hard sell his tours to his customers. I really hope this sort of incidents will not recur in future.
A combination of natural wonders and a cozy historical place.
Silvija L,,May 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00The stalactites and stalagmites highlighted by multicolored lights, underground lakes and the path through the picturesque Matka canyon to this beautiful place will appeal to all nature lovers. The kind and knowledgeable guide Lena told a lot about Skopje - its history, architecture and people, and also recommended places to see for myself. If you don't know where to have a lunch, feel free to ask that too. Thank you Lena!
Great tour
aideen N,,Nov 26, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Boris was amazing as a tour guide informative, and showed best places, as a solo female traveller was comfortable at all times, highly recommend
waste of time and money not good tour.
Oliver G,,Oct 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00not the best place to visit waste of time and money ... disorganised itinerary not followed , they nearly forgotten my tour ,no communication , luckily I follow up with the viator ,they contact them, other wise they will not remember that iim in one to one tour , they pick me up 10:00am instead of 09:00 am.
Canyon is a must
DanniB134,,Sep 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much to see on this tour. Vlado and Michael had the day very well organised. Vlado had a lot of information to tell us and wanted to ensure we had a great day right from the start. The canyon was such a highlight, great trip. Highly recommend.
SattaMatk Go Provides Matka Result of Matka Game Like Kalyan Result, Shridevi,
robertjT8642SL,,May 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00SattaMatk Go Provides Matka Result of Matka Game Like Kalyan Result, Shridevi, Time Bazar, Madhur Day, Sridevi Night and Many More.
S nm . Matka and skopje
laragerada,,Jul 23, 2022
- Review from Viator
4.00The guide vlado was very good, fun and knowledgeable. He knew alot of quirky facts that made the visits fun
Worth while . Boat ride and cave fun day
Vincent B,,Jul 13, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Lena was well informed and a pleasure to be with. Excellent English. Adapted to our physical limitations
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