Group Tour from Skopje:Millennium Cross,Matka Canyon&Etno Village

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

If you love nature, history, and authentic local experiences — and want to see more than just Skopje’s center — this half-day tour is the perfect escape into Skopje’s scenic surroundings.

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views from Mount Vodno, visit one of the finest examples of Byzantine art at St. Pantelejmon church, discover the traditional architecture of the Macedonian Village Complex, and explore the breathtaking Matka Canyon — home to endemic plants, butterflies, and stunning caves.

Let our experienced local guide lead you through this unforgettable journey into the nature and culture just minutes outside of Skopje.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Instant Confirmation

Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the tour

Tour operates rain or shine, hot or cold, year round.

Please note • Cable Car Operation: The cable car does not run on Mondays or the last Tuesday of the month, and may be suspended in bad weather. On such days, the visit to the Millennium Cross is replaced with a panoramic stop at Mid-Vodno reached by mini-bus.

If choosing the 1-hour boat tour to Vrelo Cave, there will not be enough time for lunch. We advise bringing snacks or packed food in high season.

Children are welcome. However, children under 4 years are required by law to use a child safety seat, which we do not provide on group tours. If traveling with small children, we recommend a private tour where a child seat can be arranged.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

A/C transportation:

o From Vodno to Gorno Nerezi & Macedonian Etno Village

o From Skopje Fortress to Vodno

Ticket for the cable car to Millennium Cross (weather and day dependent – see below)

o Return to central drop-off point

Local English speaking guide

o From there to Matka Canyon

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Meals and drinks

Entrance tickets

Optional entrance to St. Pantelejmon

Optional boat ride to Vrelo Cave

Kayak rentals or other optional activities at Matka Canyon

Personal expenses, tips & gratuities

What To Expect

Skopje Fortress Kale

The Skopje Fortress, commonly referred to as Kale, is a historic fortress located in the old town of Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. It is located in Centar municipality and situated on the highest point in the city overlooking the Vardar River.

•Admission Not Applicable

Millennium Cross

Millennium Cross on Vodno mountain in North Macedonia. It is located in the northern part of the country, to the southwest of the capital city Skopje. The highest point of the mountain is at Krstovar peak, on 1066 meters and the submontane is on 337 meters. Cable Car Operation: The cable car does not run on Mondays or the last Tuesday of the month, and may be suspended in bad weather. On such days, the visit to the Millennium Cross is replaced with a panoramic stop at Mid-Vodno reached by mini-bus.

1 hour•Admission Included

Options

Group tour

Duration: 5 hours

Reviews

4.72

263 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

209

Local highlights around Skopje
Gary W,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00
I really good well organised tour close to Skopje which gets the maximum out the time available . Elena was informative and very friendly. A bundle of fun !
Great Half Day Tour Around Skopje Area with Olivia
Josh B,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Olivia, she was extremely kind tour guide, had nice knowledge and did really well with our group. Also this was in February 2025. There were 2 small kids so it was definitely a challenge or bring everyone together but she did great! Started off promptly right at 9:30 am and it was easy to find the bus departure point. There was 16 of us on the tour, and it was a mini bus with maybe a couple seats remaining. We started off going to Matka Canyon. From here you had the option to go on a boat ride to go into Vrelo caves. It was 500 MAK or 8.5 EUR per person for the ride. It was about 50 minutes total of the ride. After going back, the group took a 20 minute rest stop at the restaurant hotel in Matka Canyon. Next stop was a ride to Church of St. Panteleimon. You had to pay 120 MAK or 2 EUR to go inside the church. Lastly we went to Millennium Cross. It was a bit quicker than wanted due to the cable car situation. They ran every every hour for 30 minutes. So for our situation, we got there at 1:50 pm, took the cable car right at 2 pm and then had to head back down by 2:30 pm or else we would have had to stay until 3 pm. Finally we got back to the city of Skopje by 3 pm and we were dropped off by the Triumph Arch.
Beautiful Matka Canyon 👍
Richard H,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fantastic tour. Excellent value for money. Great memories made. Vlad is the best tour guide in all of Macedonia 🇲🇰
It was a great tour! The...
Estefania R,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was a great tour! The guide was very friendly and had excellent knowledge of Skopje and its main points of interest.
Only the best!! Zharco!
CC L,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Zharco from Macedonia was a very informative delightful guide who didn’t spare one moment without some information to share. We thoroughly enjoyed this afternoon trip! Thanks very much. From Canada 🇨🇦