North Macedonia: Ohrid & Saint Naum Day Tour from Tirana
Overview
Available languages
11 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour is unique because it gives traveleres the opportunity to explore another country in 1 day during their travel in Albania. This tour includes a full drive along Ohrid's Lake perimeter, exploring several UNESCO historic and cultural sites that are found by the lake with breathtaking views of Orthodox Byzantine monasteries and churches over the waters of the lake.
During the full tour of Ohrid, a city renowned for its 365 churches, you will have the opportunity to visit the city's churches, castle, viewpoints and a very special place where you will learn by demostration where and how experts of the 16th centry used to make paper (PAPyRUS).
After Ohrid, this program will take you on a scenic drive along the lake to other sites like Bay of Bones, Monastery of Saint Naum and Lin Town.
Enjoy a wonderfull day in North Macedonia and South - East Albania!
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please make sure to bring your passport at all times, without exception.
Visa Requirements for Entering the Republic of North Macedonia
Nationals of EU Member States and countries in the Schengen Area can enter North Macedonia with a passport or ID card — no visa required.
Citizens of non-EU countries holding permanent or temporary residence in an EU Member State also do not need a visa, provided they carry a passport with EU residence permit or EU ID card.
Foreign nationals with a valid multiple-entry visa from the UK, USA, or Canada may enter North Macedonia, as long as the visa is valid for at least 5 more days and ***INSERTED*** in the passport.
E-Visas (Electronic Visas) are NOT accepted.
You are responsible for ensuring that you possess the necessary travel documents to cross the border. The agency is not liable if you are denied entry.
The tour will proceed as scheduled, and you will be responsible for arranging your own transportation back to Tirana.
This tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues.
Depending on your nationality, crossing the border into North Macedonia requires a valid EU ID card or passport or visa.
Not suitable for travelers with significant mobility challenges.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ohrid
Discover the charming old town of Ohrid, a city that seems untouched by time. Ohrid boasts a history that stretches back to ancient Hellenistic times, passing through the eras of the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire. With is its remarkable fusion of Orthodox and Islamic architecture and with an astounding number of 365 churches, each symbolizing a day of the year, Ohrid is truly unique. As we stroll through the enchanting streets of the old town, we will explore the main churches, such as Saint Sophia, Saint Jovani, and Saint Clement. We'll also marvel at the medieval Samoil Fortress, visit the National Workshop for handmade paper, and immerse ourselves in the rich culture at the Ohrid Amphitheatre, among other captivating experiences that await us in this remarkable city.
Bay of the Bones Museum
Continue your scenic drive along the lake's perimeter. Short stop by "Bay of Bones" to learn about the history of the site.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Tour Leader
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Border Tax
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Ohrid Day Tour from Tirana
Pickup included
Ohrid Day tour from Durres
Pick up from Durres/Golem.: The price of this option is higher as it includes transfer between Durres and Tirana (where the tour starts).
Pickup included
Reviews
171 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So glad we did this tour
Daydream25801537406,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very well organized, and the journey itself was comfortable thanks to the clean and spacious bus, which made the long day enjoyable. A big thank you to our guide, Nolan, who was excellent throughout the trip. He shared interesting facts about each location and made sure everything was clearly explained and easy to follow. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tirana!
Great tour!
Harvey G,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guides, very informative about Albania and history, and happy to answer any questions. Same can be said for the guide in Ohrid! Fantastic and did a great tour. Ohrid was lovely, very walkable and enjoyable to be in.
Highly recommend! It was a long day, but an incredibly rewarding and memorable one.
Arlaan M,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent experience. The landscapes along the way were just as beautiful as the towns we visited. Even though was a large group tour and involves a long day of driving, it was absolutely worth it. Our guide, Dave, truly made the experience exceptional. His knowledge of the history of both Albania and North Macedonia was impressive, and he shared it in a way that was engaging, entertaining, and easy to follow. The time flew by thanks to his stories and insights. He was also incredibly organized, keeping everything running smoothly while still making each person feel included. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does. I would also like to commend our driver, Gramoz. The ride was smooth and very comfortable throughout. He handled the large Mercedes-Benz coach with impressive skill, navigating the hilly and winding roads with ease. His driving stood out, especially compared to other tour experiences I’ve had.
Stunning Scenery and well organised tour
goldenboy196,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was well organised and Dave the guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and managed the very large group well. The lake is absolutely stunning and worth spending the day seeing it and spending time in Ohrid with local guide. The border crossing can take some time, but a small price to pay.
Day trip
Laurasmith00,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely trip to North Macedonia. It’s a beautiful city. You do a walking tour of Ohrid and then the tour guide gave recommendations on where to eat around the place. It’s a very well structured tour. People may not read the fine details but remember to bring your passport for the security at the boarder. Just something to note as this happened to other people on the tour but the tour guide handled it well. Nice trip to see another place! A long bus journey but worth it!
Great private trip
W393BGjohanj,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A little mess with booking but travel company arranged up in an excellent way so we got our own car with our own driver who talked Italy with my wife. Received special service with own guidance and could stop when it passed including dinner stop at "Trofta Facja" - easy to eat place but with fantastic freshly grilled fish and vegetables right from their own fields next door. Recommended. Great day despite the weather wasn't quite on our side.
Magnificent experience thanks, above all, to the good work of our guide Armand.
PedroPablo C,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a very complete excursion for an unbeatable price. Our guide, Armand, made the experience magnificent, both for his professionalism and for his friendliness and sympathy throughout. 100 percent recommended.
N Macedonia with an amazing guide
Furong L,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We did a day trip to North Macedonia with Armand as our guide and honestly had such a great time! It was a long 12-hour day with a full bus of 52 people, but Armand kept the energy up the entire time with his humour and storytelling. You can really feel how passionate he is about Albania and what he does—it made the whole experience so much more enjoyable. We’ve done quite a few similar day trips around Europe, and he’s definitely one of the best guides we’ve had. Also a big shoutout to our driver, Gramoz, who handled the hilly, winding roads so smoothly and safely. He was always so friendly too, greeting us every time we got back on the bus, which we really appreciated. Overall, we had a wonderful day and would absolutely recommend this trip!
This is a long bus trip,...
Dennis M,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00This is a long bus trip, but knew this would be. The pickup was great. We would have liked more information about the N. Macedonia in general while riding the bus. The local guide in Ohrid was excellent.
It was a long day...
Elisabeth S,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a long day starting with pickup just before 7:00. But it was a beautiful day. Lake Ohrid is stunning and the local guide was very knowledgeable. Our guide for the whole day Davi was friendly and helpful. Learned a lot about the history of Albania. Our stop at the monastery wasn’t too long which was fine since it started raining. We spent quite a bit of time on the bus driving but I got to catch up on sleep. Also make sure to look closely at requirements to enter North Macedonia and bring your passport.
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