Tours & tickets

Sultan Murat Mosque

Discover Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, on this full-day trip from Sofia. During this day tour to Skopje, you will have the chance to explore the city's highlights and hear its rich history and culture from your guide.  Be picked up from your accommodation or address in the center of Sofia and board an air-conditioned vehicle. During the trip to Skopje, you can ask your guide any questions and make this 4-hour drive valuable. Once in Skopje, your 2-hour walking tour will begin. Admire sweeping views of the city from the fortress before heading to the Church of the Holy Savior, home to a fantastic iconostasis. Continue towards the Sultan Murat Mosque and the Old Bazaar, where you can witness the remnants from the Ottoman Period.  Listen as your guide tells you about Skopje's history as one of the main trade centers in the Balkans. Crossing a bridge will take you to the modern part of Skopje's center. We will visit the new neo-classical square with the huge statue of Alexander the Great, and continue to the Mother Teresa memorial house. End your walking tour at the newly built triumphal arch, Porta Macedonia. After the tour, you will have 2 hours of free time to enjoy a nice Macedonian lunch and continue your exploration of this remarkable city. After that, you will meet your Bulgarian guide again for the journey back to Sofia. On the way back, you can continue the discussion and ask all your questions regarding the things you have heard. You will be dropped in the center of Sofia.

Cross the border from Bulgaria and enjoy a day trip in Macedonia. Dive into the past as you explore Skopje's historic neighborhoods and see its attractions. Learn about the history of the Macedonians as you walk through the new part of the city, rebuilt during the Skopje 2013 project. After your visit to Skopje, head to Matka Canyon to take a break in nature. Your day trip begins with an 8:00 AM pickup from your centrally located accommodation in Sofia. Drive for approximately 3.5 hours and reach Skopje. During your drive learn about the history of the region from the Bulgarian point of view. Arrive in Skopje and have a 2-hour guided tour of the city from a local Macedonian guide. Learn about Yugoslavia and have the chance to compare the two historic perspectives of the region provided to you on this trip. During your guided tour of Skopje visit Skopje Fortress, Sultan Murat Mosque, and the Old Bazaar. Have the chance to see the caravanserais from the Ottoman period when Skopje was one of the main trade centers in the Balkans. Visit the new neo-classical Macedonia Square and be impressed by the statue of Alexander the Great and his father Phillip II. Continue on to the Mother Teresa Memorial House. In the house museum, learn about Mother Teresa's life story. Afterward, conclude your walking tour of Skopje at Macedonia Gate. Head to Matka Canyon where you will have approximately 1.5-hours to admire the beauty of nature. Have the chance to enjoy a boat trip inside the canyon and pass by one of the deepest underwater caves in the world. At about 4:00 PM, meet with the rest of the group and depart back to Sofia. On the drive back, discuss your day's impressions and ask your guide any remaining questions you may have. Unfortunately, the day trip's itinerary will not allow you to have free time for lunch in Skopje. It is recommended to take some fast food during the walking tour or bring some sandwiches with you. You can buy food from a petrol station before arriving in the city.