Skopje (North Macedonia) Group Tour
Your day in Skopje (North Macedonia) group tour
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Skopje, Macedonia! As you travel through the scenic Osogovo Mountains, take in the breathtaking landscapes before arriving in the vibrant capital. Upon arrival, meet your expert local guide, who will lead you on an engaging walking tour through the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Stroll along the banks of the Vardar River and visit the Memorial House of Mother Teresa, a tribute to one of the world’s most beloved humanitarians. Continue to the Museum of History, where fascinating exhibits reveal Macedonia’s rich past. As you cross the famous Stone Bridge, step into Skopje’s charming old town, where cobbled streets, historic bazaars, and the grand fortress transport you back in time.
After enjoying a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, immerse yourself in the city’s modern side with a visit to the impressive Skopje 2014 buildings, a striking symbol of its recent transformation.
Finally, relax on your return journey to Sofia, bringing back lasting memories of history, culture, and stunning sights from this captivating Skopje group day tour. Book now and experience it for yourself!
Quick information
Duration:
- Start: 8:00 h
- End: 20:00 h
- Driving time – 8 hours appr.
Accessibility:
- Not accessible
Important:
- Valid passport or ID and visa (when required) for cross-border point for Northern Macedonia.
Overview
Tour Itinerary for Skopje Group tour
- 8:00 Early departure because driving time is 4 hours each way and the border crossing may take a while. On the way to Macedonia, we will use the picturesque road via Osogovo mountains.
- 11:00 Local time, we will arrive in Skopje. A complete walking tour with a local guide will take you to: Vardar river new city center, the Memorial house of Mother Teresa, the Museum of history of Skopje, housed in the old railway station, the main city square, old town and fortress, Mustafa Pasha mosque.Our hunger for knowledge will be replaced by hunger for some good food and we will find a lovely restaurant for lunch.After lunch we will continue our walking tour on the other side of Vardar, crossing it via the Stone bridge – the oldest and the most famous bridge in Skopje, today marked as the symbol of the city. After a little free time to buy some souvenirs, we head towards our car, without forgetting to pass by the huge buildings of Skopje 2014’s project.
- 16:00 We will depart from Skopje and arrive back in Sofia at around 20:00h.
Skopje Overview
Skopje, the largest city in Northern Macedonia, will amaze you with its long and captivating history, which has been shaped from its turbulent past. The city has always been desired from the empires, which have been fighting for supremacy above it and to proclaim it part of their lands. Thus Skopje today is unique in its charming diversity, found and revealed in front of you behind every corner.
The history of Skopje starts with the settlements of the Thracians and the establishing of the fortress of Scupi. Since then the town has changed its sovereign numerous times, being part of the Roman, Byzanatine, Bulgarian and for a short period, of the Serbian countries.
The Ottomans will conquer the city in 1392. They will change the name to Uskub and the place will convert into unique of its kind town, which will be called home from numerous Ottomans, Bulgarians and Albanians.
In 1912, the city will be liberated from the Ottomans during the First Balkan war and eventually become a part of the Serbian country. During the two world wars will be eventually given to the Bulgarian country, before in the end to became part and a capital of the Macedonian Federation in the Yugoslavian socialistic republic. The city will start growing rapidly in economic and industrial way.
Unfortunately a huge earthquake in 1963 has destroyed a huge part of the town, leaving more than 100 000 people homeless. Skopje managed to recover quickly from it, just in time to become a capital of the Independent country of Macedonia.
- Departure point every Tuesday and Friday at 8:00 from Serdika meeeting point (2, Maria Luiza boulevard across McDonalds (see map below).
Prices:
The group tour is available every Tuesday and Friday.
89 € per person
10 % online discount
Small groups
Included:
- Pick-up and drop-off from departure point in Sofia – Serdika Meeeting Point (2, Maria Luiza boulevard across McDonalds)
- Tour guide in English
- Parking fees
Not included:
- Meals
- Personal expenses
*A minimum group of 3 persons is required to run the tour; however, it is fully refundable if canceled. Additionally, you can book our private option – Skopje (North Macednia) Private tour, which includes pick-up and drop-off, on any other day.
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Highlights
Great opportunity to see the beauty of the Balkans driving on scenic mountain roads
Explore North Macedonia’s capital old and new town
Try amazing local specialties like “Tavce Grafche”
Learn about the thousands year old history of the Balkan Peninsula
Visit of Skopje Fortress and Mother Teresa House – Museum
Free time to capture pictures of hundreds of amazing statues
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Current location photos
Skopje (North Macedonia) Group Tour
89 € per person. Small group tour available every Tuesday and Friday.
10% discount for online bookings:
- Pick-up and drop-off from departure point in Sofia – Serdika Meeeting Point (2, Maria Luiza boulevard across McDonalds)
- Tour guide in English
- Parking fees
- Meals
- Personal expenses