Ohrid Private City Tour
- 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Step into the heart of the city and explore the Old Town. Hear the stories of St. Sophia (admission included) church and the Ancient theater, take pleasure at the amazing view of the St. John church at Kaneo. Visit the church Holy Mother of God Peribleptos (admission included) and enjoy the beautiful art curated by a professional guide with background in history. As a local I can offer you a memorable way to experience the culture, history and everyday life of Ohrid. Since this is a private tour it moves at your pace, it is flexible and it can be tailored to your interest. Suitable for individuals, families, small groups and couples.
Inclusions
What's included
- St Sophia Church
- Professional tour guide (historian, experienced, English speaking)
- private tour experience with flexible pacing
- Holy Mary Peribleptos Church
What's not
- Entrance fees to attraction not listed in Inclusion
- personal expenses (souvenirs, optional activities)
- Bottled water
- tip/gratuities
- everything not included
Itinerary
We walk from the statue of St. Clement and start the tour with a symbolic entrance in the old part of the town with a story about the city walls.
You will hear the story behind the name of this XIV c. church and its use.
You will hear brief story about the most recognizable house in the old part of Ohrid. The building serves as a museum today. (exterior visit)
You'll visit one of the oldest functional churches in Ohrid and hear the fascinating history of this XI c. cathedral. (Exterior visit from the yard, entrance is optional)
At this point we'll make a short break taking a seat at the theatre while the guide provides you with the history about it and its modern use.
Explore the exterior and interior of this XIII c. Byzantine orthodox church and hear the guide tell the unique story behind the fresco paintings. (admission included)
Visit the site of St. Clemets's church and hear the story of first university in the Balkans from the IX c. (Exterior visit)
Visiting the cliffside church of St. John at Kaneo and admiring the view form this incredible spot.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The statue of St. Clement at the middle of the city square of Ohrid
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Naum
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ohrid
- Its from-price is 17% below the median of the 82 experiences we list in Ohrid.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 52 of 82.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ohrid
Ohrid is a lakeside town in North Macedonia on one of Europe's oldest and deepest lakes, with a hilltop fortress and Byzantine churches.
Ohrid stands on the north-east shore of Lake Ohrid, which North Macedonia shares with Albania and which UNESCO lists for both its nature and its culture. The old town climbs a hill from the water to Samuel's Fortress, and the church of St John at Kaneo perches on a cliff above the lake. Frescoed Byzantine churches, among them St Sophia and St Clement's at Plaošnik, record the town's role as a centre of Slavic learning.
Top-ranked sights in Ohrid: Lake Ohrid.
