Private Day Tour from Tirana: Ohrid, St. Naum Monastery Macedonia

4.98

5.0(44 reviews)

Private Tour

12 hours

English

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Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Come join us on this incredible day tour of Ohrid & Ohrid Lake and explore the wonders of UNESCO sites, glorious lake views, and the local culture . During this tour from Tirana, you will also have the chance to experience the ancient Orthodox heritage of Ohrid, also known as the "Balkans Jerusalem". You won't want to miss out on exploring the magnificence of Ohrid Lake and its remarkable natural resources. This truly is one of the best tours to take in North Macedonia!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travel time is included on the total duration of the tour

We don’t hold responsibility if the border control denies your entry to the country resulting in a cancellation of the tour

Dont forget your PASSPORT - make sure your passport is eligible for entering North Macedonia and back to Albania

for the shared option : MINIMUM CAPACITY needed in order to start the tour, if you are a solo traveller we will contact you at least 24h before the tour to change date or cancel the tour

Your Guide for the tour will only serve as a tour leader , no heritage city guide offered

What To Expect

Ohrid

Free Time in Ohrid (3 Hours) Arrive in Ohrid Old Town and enjoy approximately 3 hours of free time to explore at your own pace. Walk through the historic streets, visit local sites, enjoy the lake views, or relax in a café. Optional: A walking tour with a professional local guide can be arranged for a small extra fee. Please inform the tour leader in advance if you would like this service. Main Highlights During your time in Ohrid, you may visit: • Ancient Theatre of Ohrid • Church of St. John at Kaneo • Old Bazaar and Old Town • Church of Saint Sofia (pass by) Return to Tirana In the afternoon, begin the return journey to Tirana. Arrival Return to Tirana in the evening.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Bay of the Bones Museum

After our visit of Ohrid UNESCO town we have a locely ride around the like to get to Bay of Bones where we stop a couple minutes for soem photos with these ancient houses

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private day tour of Ohrid North Macedonia from Tirana

Pickup included

Shared Day tour of Ohrid

Shared small group Pickup included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.98

44 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommend
Nathanael H,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was the best of the tours that we took in Albania. The operator was prompt at pickup time, the AC was working, and the guide was able to handle a larger group of people. These are not all guarantees here, since the country is still adjusting to the increase in tourism. We really enjoyed visiting Ohrid, and the majority of the time was spent there. The other stops (Bay of Bones and St. Naum Monastery) were both allotted an appropriate amount of time (just enough for pictures and a quick stroll). Would highly recommend this tour operator and wish we had done another tour with them. Thank you to Nolan and the driver.
Lake Ohrid and St Naum monastery, Macedonia
stewarth595,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Picked up on time, guide gave history talk on coach en route. They organised all passports at borders. Lake Ohrid is a stunning area, well worth a visit. Ohrid old town is lovely. Little enclosed beaches with lots of bars and restaurants. St Jovan Kaneo is worth seeing. St Naum monastery was a delight. Very peaceful, calming and relaxing. Well organised, great guides and drivers. Long day but well worth it!
Very good day trip to Ohrid
Paul S,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had an excellent guide, Djenni (I don’t know how to spell in Albanian). It was cloudy in Tirana but moderately heavy rain set in once we entered North Macedonia. Our guided tour of old town of Ohrid was difficult with umbrellas everywhere. Miraculously, the rain stopped as we walked along the shore to St John’s church, enabling us to appreciate the fantastic beauty of Lake Ohrid and the setting. After an excellent lunch at a restaurant our guide recommended, we continued to drive around the lake to St Naum’s monastery, the rain having returned. A great experience, I’m planning to return. Paul Schneider
Our guide Jenny took care...
Abby S,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Jenny took care of us well although it was a large group, over 50 ppl, I think. It was a good approach to visit those beautiful places.
Albania to North Macedonia
Robert L,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What's. Trip Zeni was out guide from start to finish was so easy and was so memorable. The entire trip was made to feel like a breeze and honestly one of the better trips I've been on. Easy to get picked up to destination and dropped off. Can't complain about any of it. A must recommend and must visit if your in Albania.
I had a nice time...
Elaina S,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I had a nice time exploring Ohrid and the lake. It was not a small tour -- we had around 50 people, but the bus was comfortable and the guides were great.
Nolan was a great tour...
Terry S,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Nolan was a great tour guide. Lots of communication prior to and during the tour! The old town of Ohrid, the lake and St. Naum Monastery are absolutely beautiful. North Macedonia is a must see. It’s a long day but truly worth it. Thank you for a wonderful day!
North Macedonia is great!
D6195ODerinh,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I really felt this tour really captured North Macedonia well. It’s a beautiful country with a lot of history and well worth a day trip from Tirana!
Great trip
Collette D,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Long day but it was worth it. Only a small number in the group so that made the trip enjoyable. Instruction clear and no issues
Was a very good day...
Robert A,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Was a very good day visiting beautiful Lake Olred. Though a long drive, the guide, Zeno was great! He made a couple of strategic stops along the way for breaks and coffee. Zeni was also very personable.

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Private Tour

12 hours

English

Mobile ticket

Show all 34 photos

Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travel time is included on the total duration of the tour

We don’t hold responsibility if the border control denies your entry to the country resulting in a cancellation of the tour

Dont forget your PASSPORT - make sure your passport is eligible for entering North Macedonia and back to Albania

for the shared option : MINIMUM CAPACITY needed in order to start the tour, if you are a solo traveller we will contact you at least 24h before the tour to change date or cancel the tour

Your Guide for the tour will only serve as a tour leader , no heritage city guide offered

What To Expect

Ohrid

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Bay of the Bones Museum

After our visit of Ohrid UNESCO town we have a locely ride around the like to get to Bay of Bones where we stop a couple minutes for soem photos with these ancient houses

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private day tour of Ohrid North Macedonia from Tirana

Pickup included

Shared Day tour of Ohrid

Shared small group Pickup included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.98

44 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommend
Nathanael H,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was the best of the tours that we took in Albania. The operator was prompt at pickup time, the AC was working, and the guide was able to handle a larger group of people. These are not all guarantees here, since the country is still adjusting to the increase in tourism. We really enjoyed visiting Ohrid, and the majority of the time was spent there. The other stops (Bay of Bones and St. Naum Monastery) were both allotted an appropriate amount of time (just enough for pictures and a quick stroll). Would highly recommend this tour operator and wish we had done another tour with them. Thank you to Nolan and the driver.
Lake Ohrid and St Naum monastery, Macedonia
stewarth595,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Picked up on time, guide gave history talk on coach en route. They organised all passports at borders. Lake Ohrid is a stunning area, well worth a visit. Ohrid old town is lovely. Little enclosed beaches with lots of bars and restaurants. St Jovan Kaneo is worth seeing. St Naum monastery was a delight. Very peaceful, calming and relaxing. Well organised, great guides and drivers. Long day but well worth it!
Very good day trip to Ohrid
Paul S,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had an excellent guide, Djenni (I don’t know how to spell in Albanian). It was cloudy in Tirana but moderately heavy rain set in once we entered North Macedonia. Our guided tour of old town of Ohrid was difficult with umbrellas everywhere. Miraculously, the rain stopped as we walked along the shore to St John’s church, enabling us to appreciate the fantastic beauty of Lake Ohrid and the setting. After an excellent lunch at a restaurant our guide recommended, we continued to drive around the lake to St Naum’s monastery, the rain having returned. A great experience, I’m planning to return. Paul Schneider
Our guide Jenny took care...
Abby S,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Jenny took care of us well although it was a large group, over 50 ppl, I think. It was a good approach to visit those beautiful places.
Albania to North Macedonia
Robert L,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What's. Trip Zeni was out guide from start to finish was so easy and was so memorable. The entire trip was made to feel like a breeze and honestly one of the better trips I've been on. Easy to get picked up to destination and dropped off. Can't complain about any of it. A must recommend and must visit if your in Albania.
I had a nice time...
Elaina S,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I had a nice time exploring Ohrid and the lake. It was not a small tour -- we had around 50 people, but the bus was comfortable and the guides were great.
Nolan was a great tour...
Terry S,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Nolan was a great tour guide. Lots of communication prior to and during the tour! The old town of Ohrid, the lake and St. Naum Monastery are absolutely beautiful. North Macedonia is a must see. It’s a long day but truly worth it. Thank you for a wonderful day!
North Macedonia is great!
D6195ODerinh,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I really felt this tour really captured North Macedonia well. It’s a beautiful country with a lot of history and well worth a day trip from Tirana!
Great trip
Collette D,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Long day but it was worth it. Only a small number in the group so that made the trip enjoyable. Instruction clear and no issues
Was a very good day...
Robert A,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Was a very good day visiting beautiful Lake Olred. Though a long drive, the guide, Zeno was great! He made a couple of strategic stops along the way for breaks and coffee. Zeni was also very personable.