Private Tour

Monastery Osogovski and Kokino Day Trip from Skopje

Overview

Available languages

German

Russian

English

Italian

French

Spanish

6 hours

Mobile ticket

The Megalithic Observatory and the ceremonial site of Kokino is about 3,800 years old. Special stone markers were discovered to monitor the movement of the Sun and the Moon. We visit famous Macedonian monastery St. Joakim Osogovski, which is 1003 years old and is a well-known and highly visited tourist attraction.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Dress code is casual

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Kokino

The Megalithic Observatory and the ceremonial site of Kokino is about 3,800 years old. Special stone markers were discovered to monitor the movement of the Sun and the Moon.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Monastery of St Joakim Osogovski

Visited monastery for guide

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Private tour

Professional guide

Driver/guide

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

9-15 persons

9-15 persons Pickup included

2 persons

This tour for only 2 persons Pickup included

1 person

This tour for only one person Pickup included

3-5 persons

This tour organize for 3-5 persons Pickup included

6-8 persons

Organized this for tour for 6-8 persons Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Really nice trip to...
kellybraly,Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Really nice trip to Kokino and monastery. Kokino was very quiet and peaceful. It’s not a place with loads of tourists so you might have the place to yourself! Both my driver and guide were wonderful!
Not to be missed in Skopje
Massimo I,Jun 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very knowledgeable guide and a fascinating tour to prehistorical and Medieval-Orthodox Macedonia. We were told that few tourists take this tour perhaps because of the walking part in Kokino (but is not severe)—I would add the claim on the Internet that Kokino was not really an observatory (but it was surely a shrine 4,000 years ago; and as a scholar I would warn everybody against taking Wikipedia’s word on complicated questions). The magic of Kokino is not to be missed—on the other hand being the only visitors created a special atmosphere—and the frescoes in the Orthodox churches are wonderful
Definitely worth it.!!
Kristian P,Oct 21, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
The trips was great and the guide was very knowledgeable on both history and culture. The driver was very good as well.
The tour was outstanding!...
VikkiJ S,Oct 7, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was outstanding! Went to a museum with kokino artifacts, then to kokino. Stopped in an amazing local restaurant in the eoods and then up yo Athe gorgeous monastery.
Fascinating day trip!
sabrinag40,Nov 3, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour agency was extremely accommodating for me on this trip! The night before my trip I decided I wanted to also hike in the morning. Thankfully my guide Suzana was also a hiker and we made it happen. We started off the morning with a hike up to millennium cross and then went to Kokino which I found so fascinating. There were only a few other people out there so we had the place to ourselves as we explored the area and I learned some of the history of this area. The rock formations made for some pretty interesting views in contrast with the surroundings too, lovely photo opportunities. And the Osogovski monastery… wow! Beautifully nestled in gorgeous mountainous fall foliage, it was definitely a treat! My guide and driver were amazing as always. This was the perfect final day to close out my trip. Thank you!
Amazing tour and great guide
Linda L,Apr 13, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00
We loved our tour to Osogovski and the ancient observatory. I especially loved our delicious traditonal meal on the lovely terrace at the monastery. Our tour guide, Susanna (not sure if this is how she spells her name) was informative, flexible and told us some great stories! She was one of favorite guides on our trip to Macedonia.

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Private Tour

Monastery Osogovski and Kokino Day Trip from Skopje

Overview

Available languages

German

Russian

English

Italian

French

Spanish

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Dress code is casual

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Kokino

The Megalithic Observatory and the ceremonial site of Kokino is about 3,800 years old. Special stone markers were discovered to monitor the movement of the Sun and the Moon.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Monastery of St Joakim Osogovski

Visited monastery for guide

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Private tour

Professional guide

Driver/guide

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

9-15 persons

9-15 persons Pickup included

2 persons

This tour for only 2 persons Pickup included

1 person

This tour for only one person Pickup included

3-5 persons

This tour organize for 3-5 persons Pickup included

6-8 persons

Organized this for tour for 6-8 persons Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Really nice trip to...
kellybraly,Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Really nice trip to Kokino and monastery. Kokino was very quiet and peaceful. It’s not a place with loads of tourists so you might have the place to yourself! Both my driver and guide were wonderful!
Not to be missed in Skopje
Massimo I,Jun 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very knowledgeable guide and a fascinating tour to prehistorical and Medieval-Orthodox Macedonia. We were told that few tourists take this tour perhaps because of the walking part in Kokino (but is not severe)—I would add the claim on the Internet that Kokino was not really an observatory (but it was surely a shrine 4,000 years ago; and as a scholar I would warn everybody against taking Wikipedia’s word on complicated questions). The magic of Kokino is not to be missed—on the other hand being the only visitors created a special atmosphere—and the frescoes in the Orthodox churches are wonderful
Definitely worth it.!!
Kristian P,Oct 21, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
The trips was great and the guide was very knowledgeable on both history and culture. The driver was very good as well.
The tour was outstanding!...
VikkiJ S,Oct 7, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was outstanding! Went to a museum with kokino artifacts, then to kokino. Stopped in an amazing local restaurant in the eoods and then up yo Athe gorgeous monastery.
Fascinating day trip!
sabrinag40,Nov 3, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour agency was extremely accommodating for me on this trip! The night before my trip I decided I wanted to also hike in the morning. Thankfully my guide Suzana was also a hiker and we made it happen. We started off the morning with a hike up to millennium cross and then went to Kokino which I found so fascinating. There were only a few other people out there so we had the place to ourselves as we explored the area and I learned some of the history of this area. The rock formations made for some pretty interesting views in contrast with the surroundings too, lovely photo opportunities. And the Osogovski monastery… wow! Beautifully nestled in gorgeous mountainous fall foliage, it was definitely a treat! My guide and driver were amazing as always. This was the perfect final day to close out my trip. Thank you!
Amazing tour and great guide
Linda L,Apr 13, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00
We loved our tour to Osogovski and the ancient observatory. I especially loved our delicious traditonal meal on the lovely terrace at the monastery. Our tour guide, Susanna (not sure if this is how she spells her name) was informative, flexible and told us some great stories! She was one of favorite guides on our trip to Macedonia.