Group Tour from Skopje:Millennium Cross,Matka Canyon&Etno Village
Overview
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6 hours
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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.
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.
Options
Group tour
Duration: 5 hours
Reviews
270 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic easygoing tour of Lake Ohrid
Joseph G,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Duwa was a fantastic guide. I thought he had great personal stories and he has a very easygoing manner with guests. He's traveled around the world and I really enjoyed the camaraderie everyone had with him and there was great rapport within the tour. All the sights are incredible, of course. Lake Ohrid is beautiful and you won't soon forget the church of St. John at Kaneo along the shore. I had such a great time. If you aren't looking to spend the money to vacation at Lake Ohrid but you just want to check it out and see all the major points, this is a great way to do it.
10/10 good trip
Rich J,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Good guide good experience 10/10 no complaints whatsoever made some new friends along the way as well the cave was particularly interesting
Local highlights around Skopje
Gary W,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00I 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 !
Half a day in nature
ELSA O,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour is great. The Matna Canyon is fabulous, it is worth going by boat to the Vremo cave, at an additional cost of 8.50€. The Etno village is interesting and the view of the Millennium cross spectacular. Our guide Elena was fantastic, always helpful and fun. I recommend!
Great Half Day Tour Around Skopje Area with Olivia
Josh B,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Olivia, 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.
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