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Full day tour of Skopje and Matka canyon: Explore City Wonders and Natural Beauty

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Skopje

Embark on a full-day tour of Skopje and Matka canyon to discover the city's wonders and experience the natural beauty of North Macedonia. Explore the city with a knowledgeable guide and enjoy a boat trip and cave visit in the stunning Matka canyon.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Old Bazaar, Skopje - At 9:00 our guide will pick you up from your hotel/accommodation in Skopje. Your first stop will be in the Old Bazaar area of the city. You will have the chance to hear the stories about Yugoslavia and the modern way of life in the country from a native, which will make your experience much more fulfilled. In addition, you will compare the two historical interpretations and make your own conclusions. The highlights you will visit are the Old fortress, Sultan Murat Mosques, and the Old Bazaar, where we will have the chance to see Caravanserais (inns) from the Ottoman period when Skopje was one of the main trade centers on the Balkans.
Skopje Fortress Kale - After the Bazaar, you will climb on the highest hill of the city where the old fortress was situated. The remains of the fort are from the Middle Ages and the Ottoman period. You will learn about the history of those times and turbulences of the region.
Sultan Murad Mosque - A mosque from the Ottoman-era, built during the 15th century. It is a masterpiece of the architectural achievements of the early Ottoman empire.
Macedonia Square - To enter the new part of Skopje we will cross the Vardar River by the Stone bridge, the only preserved bridge from the Middle Ages. We will visit the new neo-classical square Macedonia. There we will admire the biggest statue of Alexander the Great and his father Phillip II. You will stop and learn the history of the ancient Macedonians and the adventures of their rulers. Despite that these rulers have never ruled from the lands of modern North Macedonia, the heritage of those famous people is in the foundations of the modern nationality of the Macedonians.
Memorial House of Mother Teresa - We will continue to Mother Teresa memorial house. She is the most famous person born in Skopje. Her work and contribution to the world deserve huge respect. In the house museum, you will learn about her story and will track her life by the big photography collection. The walking part of the tour will finish at the Gate Macedonia (newly built triumphal arch).
After the walking tour, you will have 2 hours of free time during which you will have the chance to have lunch and taste the traditional Macedonian cuisine. Feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
Matka Canyon - After finishing with Skopje your guide will drive you to Matka Canyon. The driving time is around 40 minutes. This is one of the most beautiful places in Macedonia. You will admire it on a boat trip inside the canyon. The boat will stop us at the entrance of a beautiful and unique cave. Your guide will show you the inside of it. After that, we start our boat journey back to the car. During it, we will pass by probably the deepest underwater cave in the world. Unfortunately, you will not be able to see it in detail. When you get to the car our guide will drop you at your hotel in Skopje.

What's Included

Included entrance fees
Scenic boat trip in Matka Canyon
Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning

What's Not Included

Lunch

Additional Information

Embark on this tour as the ultimate method to immerse yourself and uncover the secrets of Skopje city. You will be chaperoned by a highly qualified English-speaking guide dedicated to imparting in-depth information and providing an insider’s view of Skopje. The tour also includes a journey to one of North Macedonia’s natural marvels - the Matka canyon. This experience is elevated to an exciting adventure with a boat ride through the canyon and a fascinating cave exploration.

Location

Old Bazaar, Skopje

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Aideen_n

Nov 26, 2023

Great tour - Boris was amazing as a tour guide informative, and showed best places, as a solo female traveller was comfortable at all times, highly recommend

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Dannib134

Sep 22, 2023

Canyon is a must - So much to see on this tour. Vlado and Michael had the day very well organised. Vlado had a lot of information to tell us and wanted to ensure we had a great day right from the start. The canyon was such a highlight, great trip. Highly recommend.

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Robertjt8642sl

May 10, 2023

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Vincent_b

Jul 13, 2022

Worth while . Boat ride and cave fun day - Lena was well informed and a pleasure to be with. Excellent English. Adapted to our physical limitations

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Oliver_g

Oct 2, 2023

waste of time and money not good tour. - not the best place to visit waste of time and money ... disorganised itinerary not followed , they nearly forgotten my tour ,no communication , luckily I follow up with the viator ,they contact them, other wise they will not remember that iim in one to one tour , they pick me up 10:00am instead of 09:00 am.

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