Ohrid UNESCO Heritage: Full-Day Guided Tour from Skopje
- 11–12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the charm of Ohrid on a full-day group tour departing from Skopje (3 hours drive). This experience combines a guided walking tour with visits to some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the oldest lake in Europe (yes that's right!), Lake Ohrid, the Ancient Theatre, Samoil’s Fortress, and the Church of St. John at Kaneo. As part of the tour, you’ll visit the Ohrid Ancient Theatre, one of the oldest in the region, before heading up to Samoil’s Fortress for panoramic views over the city and lake. The route continues to the Church of St. John at Kaneo, perched dramatically above the water and famous for its picture-perfect setting. During the warmer months, you’ll have the option to swim in the lake or join a boat trip (additional fee). There will also be free time to grab lunch at a local restaurant. After a full day of exploring, the tour concludes with a comfortable return journey to Skopje.
Inclusions
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
What's not
- Tickets for Churches, fortress, museums etc.
- Guest will have time to eat lunch
- Boat ride in lake Ohrid
Itinerary
Macedonia's side of Lake Ohrid was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979, with the site being extended to also include the cultural and historic area of Ohrid in 1980. In 2010, NASA named one of Titan's lakes after it. In 2014, the Ohrid-Prespa Transboundary Reserve between Albania and North Macedonia was added to UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves. Albania’s side of Lake Ohrid was also designated UNESCO world heritage status in 2019
Visiting the ancient theatre of Ohrid.
Ohrid Fortress know as ,,Samuilova tvrdina'', was build from Philip the 2 of Macedon. During the late 900s, Macedonian King Samuil restored the fortress by rebuilding it into a medieval style stronghold which still stands as is today.
Saint John at Kaneo is a Macedonian Orthodox church situated on the cliff over Kaneo Beach overlooking Lake Ohrid in the city of Ohrid, North Macedonia. The church is dedicated to John of Patmos, the writer of Revelation, who has been by some considered to be the same person as John the Apostle. The construction date of the church remains unknown but documents detailing the church property suggest that it was built before the year 1447. Archaeologists believe that the church was constructed some time before the rise of the Ottoman Empire very likely in the 13th century. Restoration work in 1964 led to the discovery of frescoes in its dome.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5A must do tour
A must do experience when visiting Macedonia. Our guide Bona was absolutely brilliant both with her knowledge and also her hospitality with a local speciality breakfast in the morning and beverage when going home. Ohrid is a stunning place and worth the long drive to do. Thank you so much for the experience.
5A must see while visiting...
A must see while visiting Macedonia, our tour guide Bona made the whole experienced wonderful, she’s very informative and personable. Thank you Bona and to our driver Ljupco.
5Definitely a ‘must do’...
Definitely a ‘must do’ when visiting North Macedonia. Well worth the journey from Skopje. Nikola, my guide was excellent. Safely drove us over the mountains. Knowledgeable and friendly.
5A ‘must’ for those visiting North Macedonia
This was our favorite tour as part of our visit to Skopje, Macedonia! Bojana was our tour guide and she is simply a delight! Knowledgeable and attentive to everyone’s needs! We also appreciated her ability to be flexible and give a medium-sized group options with regards to how we wanted to carry out the day! Please beware that this is full day tour since Ohrid is 2.5 hrs from Skopje so lots of driving back and forth before the tour actually begins but certainly worth if for those visiting North Macedonia! If within season, we would definitely recommend bringing a bag with a change of clothes for those wanting to swim - the water is crystal clear and cool and I regret only being able to dip my feet since not having bathing gear available!
5Exceptional
What a beautiful place. I love so much this tour and our guide tour. Totally recommend it. Prepare your camera
5Great tour, we had plenty...
Great tour, we had plenty of time to explore Ohrid. Our tour guide Bona was brilliant, she told us lots of facts and was friendly and enthusiastic throughout. Our driver was great, and the mini van had good aircon. Would definitely recommend.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please be present at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 50 travellers
- Operated by
- Skopje Tours by Inex
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Skopje
- Its from-price is 74% below the median of the 23 city tours we list in Skopje.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 23.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Skopje
Skopje is the capital of North Macedonia, a Balkan city on the Vardar River with an Ottoman bazaar, a stone bridge and many statues.
Skopje straddles the Vardar River in a wide valley, its two halves joined by the fifteenth-century Stone Bridge. On the north bank the Old Bazaar is a web of lanes lined with workshops, cafés and mosques, with the Kale fortress above it. On the south bank, Macedonia Square is dominated by a giant statue of a horseman, popularly taken for Alexander the Great, amid the monuments, bridges and neoclassical façades added in the early 2010s. An earthquake in 1963 destroyed much of the city.
Top-ranked sights in Skopje: Skopje Kale Fortress (Skopsko Kale), Memorial House of Mother Teresa (Spomen Kuka na Majka Tereza), Skopje Old Bazaar.
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