Skopje Half-Day Tour: Explore Millennium Cross and Matka Canyon

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Embark on a half-day tour in Skopje and explore the breathtaking Millennium Cross and picturesque Matka Canyon. Enjoy a cable car ride, visit a historic church, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the canyon.

Duration: 5 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

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.

What's Included

Local English-speaking guide
Transport by private vehicle
Cable-car ride to Millennium Cross

What's Not Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meals and drinks
Entrance tickets
Optional boat ride on canyon Matka
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Additional Information

If you’re a nature lover seeking experiences beyond the typical tourist trail in Skopje, venture out to see Millennium Cross and Canyon Matka. Take a short journey on a cable-car system to reach the Millennium Cross atop Mount Vodno, where you’ll be treated to a stunning panoramic view of Skopje. Drop by the quaint village of Gorno Nerezi to visit the…

Location

Parking Skopje Citadel

Parking is in front of the main entrance to the fortress. Marked as parking B10 (Parking Skopje Citadel on google maps)

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Jennifer_c

Apr 25, 2025

It was a great small... - It was a great small group (there were 5 of us in our mini-van) experience that covered what was advertised. It was easy to find the meeting spot for pick up in the morning and it was a short drive to Matka Canyon. We visited Matka Canyon first and it was nice to arrive before it got too crowded. The cost of the boat tour to the cave is not included in the tour price but all of us decided to go on it. It was fantastic to be out on the water - the colour of the water is incredible. The visit to the cave was OK - a little crowded as a big tour group arrived ahead of us. When we finished up, the parking lots were overflowing with vehicles so we got there at the right time. We then headed off to the Millennium Cross with one stop at a church on route (entrance to the church is an extra fee). The cable cars (cost included in tour) to and from the Millennium Cross run for half an hour and then have a break for half an hour. We had plenty of time to enjoy the views and could explore some of the walking paths before heading back down. Drop off at the end was easy. Elena was our tour guide for this trip - she was great at keeping us well informed and was a safe driver.

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Fatma_n

Apr 25, 2025

One of the best things u can do in skopje - It was an amazing experience to see canyon. We took the ride to cave and it was so good. And our tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable.

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Ajc19110

Apr 22, 2025

Outstanding - An outstanding tour, not least because of its well planned itinerary and spot on timings at each stop. It was a beautiful day and the views from Millennium Cross were stunning (we were even able to see our hotel!). Be warned though: this is not the point to need the toilet! We then stopped for 20-30 minutes at the stunningly beautiful Byzantine church of St Pantelejmon. You do not need to be religious to appreciate the beauty of this building and its astonishingly well preserved frescoes, especially the depiction of The Lamentation of Christ. From cultural to natural beauty, we moved on to the equally stunning Matka Canyon where we thoroughly enjoyed the 20-minutes boat trip to the extraordinary Vrelo Cave. There is some tricky walking here, but very worth it for the almost surreal beauty inside. All this for less than 30 euros and the added advantage of all the places being not far outside Skopje. Our trip was further enhanced by having Olivia as guide. She was outstanding in every way: informative (but didn’t overload us), helpful, knowledgeable and extremely personable. Thank you, Olivia!