Top Skopje Day Trips

Explore the Millennium Cross and Matka Canyon on this half-day tour from Skopje. Travel from the historic Skopje Fortress to Vodno Mountain with a guide, then take the cable car to the Millennium Cross — widely considered among Skopje's top attractions. Admire the traditional architecture of the Macedonian Village Complex, then head deep into the Matka Canyon—home to ancient caves and medieval monasteries.

With our tour, you can expect an unforgettable experience visiting Skopje's surrounding beauties. You will be guided by an experienced guide who has been awarded Traveler's Choice or Certificates of Excellence by TA for seven consecutive years. With a brand new van, you will feel the comfort during the trip and you will fully indulge in the enjoyment. During your visit to Canyon Matka, the team will organize a special surprise for you that will certainly not leave you indifferent.

Book this group tour to see the highlights of Ohrid while keeping costs down. You’ll visit several places, like Lake Ohrid, Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, Samoil’s Fortress, St Jovan Kaneo, and more. Your guide and driver will take care of all the logistics, so you don’t need to pull out any maps. Just relax and learn on this day's tour of Ohrid from Skopje.

Visiting Kosovo’s main cities of Pristina and Prizren from Macedonia can be tricky unless you hire a car. On this full-day tour, travel comfortably by air-conditioned minivan from your Skopje accommodation and meet your guide in Pristina. Visit landmarks like the Monastery of Gracanica, the Kosovo National Library, the Open Air Archaeological Park, Carshi Mosque, Gazimestan Tower, and more. Head to Prizen and take a walking tour of the Ottoman-era Old Town.

Join us on an unforgettable journey from Skopje to Pristina, and experience the unique charm of Kosovo’s young and dynamic capital. Just a short drive away, this tour is the perfect opportunity to explore another country in a single day! Our adventure begins with a scenic ride through the Balkan landscapes before arriving in Pristina, where tradition and modern life meet. Pristina is not only rich in history but also full of energy, with cozy cafés, colorful markets, and a warm local atmosphere. This trip is more than sightseeing – it’s a cultural experience that will leave you with lasting memories of the Balkans. Tour Highlights -New Born Monument -Mother Teresa Cathedral -Ethnographic Museum -National Museum -Mother Teresa Boulevard -Imperial Mosque -Jashar Pasha Mosque -Clock Tower -Statue of Bill Clinton -Scanderbeg Statue -National Library

This group full-day trip to the pearl on Macedonian crown, Ohrid, is a must do once you are in Macedonia! In only just about two and a half hours drive from Skopje, grab the chance to visit the town and lake of Ohrid, both preserved by UNESCO as places of environmental, historical and cultural significance. Get to see the many churches and archeological sites, witness some of the most beautiful and well preserved Byzantine frescoes and icons, relax and have some tasty bites in one of the charming local restaurants and cafes by the crystal clear waters of Ohrid lake!

Swap the sights of Skopje for the sights of Kosovo on a private day trip to Pristina, Prizren, and the Gadima Cave. Offering a hassle-free way to visit the country's landmarks, the day trip includes transport just for your group and a private local driver-guide to give you the lowdown on the history and culture of Kosovo.

Private transfer Skopje Sofia via Nis , Serbia or vice vrse Sofia Skopje via Nis, Serbia. Great way to have a transfer from Skopje to Sofia and have a stop, on half of road, to explore city of Nis – with licensed your guide and after that great opportunity to have a lunch from unique local cuisine.

Get out of the city and into beautiful macedonian nature on this full-day tour. Depart from your Skopje hotel and travel in an air-conditioned minivan to Berovo, a town at the foot of the Malesevski Mountains. Accompanied by a guide, take a hike through nature and past Berovo Lake. Enjoy a lunch of local, organic cuisine.

Explore the culture of the Western Balkans on this small-group tour of Kosova, which starts and finishes in Skopje. You’ll be keeping costs down by booking this small-group tour, but you won’t be in a herd like a large-group tour. You’ll visit the Pristina National Library, Statue of Mother Tereza, Mahmet Pasha Hamam, and much more on this full-day tour.

The naturally beautiful region of Mavrovo can be tricky to visit from Skopje without hiring a car. On this full-day tour, visit with ease and learn about the area from a guide. Depart from your Skopje hotel and learn about Mavrovo and its National Park on the way. Visit the monasteries of St. Jovan Bigorski and Rajcica and admire the stalactites and stalagmites at Sharko Cave. Enjoy a traditional Macedonian lunch.

Discover the treasures of Skopje, Mavrovo, and Ohrid with your own private guide on this day-long tour. Visits to the National Park Mavrovo, Monastery St. Jovan Bigorski, and Lake Ohrid are all included, along with commentary about Macedonia's history and sights from your guide. Explore the winding streets of Ohrid city during a walking tour around its churches, theaters, and markets, and then finish the day with a drop-off at your Skopje hotel.

This is a medium to hard hiking tour to the most beautiful place near Skopje, the Matka Canyon. First of all, we will get to the Millennium Cross and see the amazing Skopje plane from above. Arriving in Matka you will witness the rich flora and fauna of this beautiful canyon. The Cave Vrelo, located near, is one of the deepest underwater caves in the world. Do not miss this tour.

Visit Ohrid with ease from Skopje on this full-day tour. Depart from your Skopje hotel in a private vehicle. Admire the beauty of Lake Ohrid and learn about the area’s history from your guide. Visit the area’s many churches, including St. Sophia, St. Clement’s Church of the Holy Mother of God Most Glorious, and Plaoshnik, as well as the Roman amphitheater.

The Kosovan town of Pristina lies 57 miles (92 km) to the north of Skopje. On this private full-day tour, travel through Macedonia and into Kosovo, and reach Pristina in comfort. Explore UNESCO–listed treasures like the 14th-century Carshi Mosque, the Cathedral of St. Mother Teresa, and Skanderbeg Square, and listen as your private guide brings centuries of Kosovan history to life. Admire Byzantine architecture and ancient monuments among the modern cafes, and soak up the atmosphere in the bustling Old Town.

Break up your travel from Skopje to Tirana with a half-day tour of Ohrid. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle from your Skopje hotel to Lake Ohrid. With a guide, explore the harbor area and the many churches that dot the town, including St. Sophia, St. Clement’s Church of the Holy Mother of God Most Glorious, and St. Pantelejmon. After your tour, continue on to your Tirana hotel.

Skip the hassle of organizing your own trip to Kosovo when you’re in Skopje, and book a private trip with a carefully planned sightseeing itinerary instead. With a local driver-guide, you’ll travel to Kosovo’s capital of Pristina, visiting historic sites like the medieval monastery of Gracanica along the way. Tales of the Balkans’ culture and history complete the experience.

Discover the beauty of Greece in just one day with our Skopje to Thessaloniki day trip. Starting early in the morning from Skopje, you’ll enjoy a scenic drive through the Macedonian countryside before crossing into Greece. Once in Thessaloniki, Greece’s vibrant second-largest city, immerse yourself in its rich blend of history, culture, and seaside charm. Take time to shop in the bustling markets, taste authentic Greek cuisine in a traditional taverna, and enjoy the relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere. After a full day of discovery, relax on the comfortable ride back to Skopje, filled with wonderful memories of Greece.

Within one day you will feel the greatest experience ever. Sites, landscape, hospitality, food and drinks, history, spirit of locals, UNESCO sites, the youngest population in EU and more. We guarantee you professional services such as safe travel and accurate pick-up and drop-off at your location. On the way from Skopje to Pristina you will be accompanied by our professional and very positive guide. On the way you will experience an amazing landscape from which you will find it impossible not to take some photos, in the background you will see the beauty of the Sharri mountains, and you will cross the "Arben Xhaferi" highway. When you arrive in Gadime, you will be amazed by the cave and your visit there. And the icing on the cake will be the arrival in Pristina. Prishtina is a city full of history and culture that will make you curious to visit it. Our program is detailed so that you can get the information and visit the most attractive points of the city.

Visiting Nis from Skopje can be tricky without hiring a car. On this full-day tour, travel from your Skopje hotel in a private transfer and admire the scenic views on the drive. Accompanied by a guide, visit Medijana and spend time among the Roman ruins. Take time to stroll around Nis and stop by many of the city’s historical highlights.

Experience a part of Macedonia that most foreigners miss on a small-group day tour to Ohrid from Skopje. Comfortable and efficient end-to-end transportation enables you to complete a well-rounded itinerary while enjoying free time exploring each location at your own pace. After a visit to the Monastery of Saint Naum, you can enhance your adventure with an optional boat cruise on Orchid Lake.

Visit three spots in Macedonia that all have distinct importance on this private day-tour from Skopje. You’ll visit the ancient observatory of Kokino, the unusual stone formations of Kukica, and the town of Kratovo, located in the crater of an extinct volcano. Your driver/guide will take care of logistics, including round-trip transfers from Skopje, so you don’t need to do any planning.

Explore Macedonia’s ancient history and get out of the city on this full-day tour. Depart from your hotel and travel in a private vehicle to Kokina, the ruins of an ancient observatory. Continue on to Osogovo Monastery and learn about the history from your guide. Pause for a local lunch before heading back to Skopje.