Museum of Contemporary Art, Skopje

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Best of Skopje City Tour

Best of Skopje City Tour

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel or any location in Skopje, with a comfortable A/C car/minivan and take you to the plateau where the Museum of Contemporary Art located. This offers a wonderful view of the central part of Skopje and here the story about the city begins. Afterwards, the Fortress Kale is visited. What follows is a visit to the Mustapha Pasha Mosque, and then the Church of the Holy Saviour. Another visit is the one to the Museum of Macedonia which consists of three parts: an icon gallery, an ethnological and historical departments. Then you continue you stroll through the Old Bazaar where two more caravansaries can be seen Turkish Baths – Chifte Hammam and Daut Pasha Hammam, dating back to the 15th century. The tour continues towards the modern part of the city on the right bank of the River Vardar. Before you cross the Stone Bridge, which is one of the oldest landmarks of Skopje, you can see the Holocaust Memorial Centre and the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle for Independence, IMRO and the Victims of Communism. On the other bank of the river is the main square Macedonia, with a lot of new statues and monuments. You will walk along the main street Macedonia which connects the square to the Old Railway Station. You can stay for a short visit at the Memorial House of Mother Teresa, with the tour ending in front of the Museum of the City of Skopje situated in the building of the Old Railway Station, which was partially destroyed by the earthquake in 1963. From Mount Vodno, you continue by cable-car system to the Millennium Cross and back to middle Vodno. Once back at middle Vodno you continue by the car/minivan to the village Gorno Nerezi, to see the church St. Pantelejmon. The tour continues with a visit to the canyon Matka, about 17 km from Skopje, continue to walk along the bank of the River Treska, which is famous for the competitions in kayaking that take place on it. You will follow the path that goes by the dam and the man-made lake Matka and reach the Monastery of St. Andrew.   After this, you will go on a boat ride along the canyon Matka (8km long) and enjoy the magnificent surroundings, as well as a visit to the cave Vrelo.

SKOPJE RENT A BIKE

SKOPJE RENT A BIKE

Skopje is one of the most practical towns on the Balkans to explore with a bicycle. Not only it is flat, but all the surroundings, the Old Town Bit Bazaar, the New Town with the Statues, the Vodno Cross, the Matka Canyon, the villages, the Monasteries, the Shutka Commune - the Capitol Of the Roma are all very reachable with a bicycle. Take your self on an adventure and explore the town. Places you can visit: 1. The Old Town of Skopje and the Bit Bazaar 2. The Center with the Statues 3. The communist Architecture 4. Vodno Mountain and/or the Vodno Cross 5. The Matka Canyon 6. SHUTKA - The Gypsies Capitol of the World 7. SCUPI - the Antique Findings 8. Aqueduct of Skopje and much more.

Skopje 4-Hour Walking Tour

Skopje 4-Hour Walking Tour

This 4-hour walking tour of Skopje usually starts on the plateau where the Museum of Contemporary Art is located. This offers a wonderful view of the central part of Skopje and here the story about the city begins. Afterwards, you will visit the Fortress Kale before visiting the Mustapha Pasha Mosque, the Church of the Holy Savior, and the small museum of Goce Delchev. Another optional visit is to the Museum of Macedonia which consists of 3 parts: an icon gallery, an ethnological department, and a historical department. Then you will continue your stroll through the Old Bazaar, where 2 more caravanserais can be seen as well as 2 Turkish baths: Chifte Hammam and Daut Pasha Hammam. The tour continues towards the modern part of the city. Before you cross the Stone Bridge, one of the oldest landmarks of Skopje, you can see the Holocaust Memorial Center for the Jews of Macedonia and the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle for Independence, IMRO and the Victims of Communism. On the other bank of the river is the main square, Macedonia Square, with a lot of new statues and monuments. You will walk along the main street, Macedonia Street, which connects the square to the old railway station. You will stay for a short visit to the Memorial House of Mother Teresa and end the tour in front of the Museum of the City of Skopje, situated in the building of the old railway station.

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5 out of 5 stars

The tour was really great, thanks to Suzana, the local guide, who was extremely knowledgeable, very friendly and willing to answer any question. Skopje is a nice city, but it is made even more attractive and interesting if adequately put in the context of its rich and complicated history (and present), and Suzana was of great help in providing that context. Time passed too quickly, and I was left afterward wanting to keep the conversation going! Totally worth the money, this guided tour made my Skopje experience much more personal and valuable, if I just had gone on my own wandering around the city center I would have lost so many interesting insights provided by Suzana!

5 out of 5 stars

We can only recommend this tour of Skopje in French which is rather rare and it's a shame because not everyone speaks English. We also chose this visit because it was in French. We particularly appreciated the explanations from our guide on the history of the sites visited and of Sopje but also of part of the history of his country.

5 out of 5 stars

It was not clearly communicated that the car was only available for 4 hours and not 8. Because it was raining, a gondola ride up Vodno was not possible - alternatively, one could have visited a monastery in the area, but that was impossible without a driver.

5 out of 5 stars

Our guide Vaska was incredible! We really enjoyed the tour with her. She gave us valuable information in German about the history and present of Skopje! Thank you very much, dear Vaska! Stay as you are 😘

5 out of 5 stars

Great, comprehensive tour! Susana is an excellent guide