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Skopje Half-Day Tour: Explore Millennium Cross and Matka Canyon
4.6
187 Ratings
Skopje
Embark on a half-day tour in Skopje and explore the breathtaking Millennium Cross and picturesque Matka Canyon. Enjoy a cable car ride, visit a historic church, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the canyon.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Skopje Fortress Kale - The Skopje Fortress, commonly referred to as Kale, is a historic fortress located in the old town of Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. It is located in Centar municipality and situated on the highest point in the city overlooking the Vardar River.
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Cable-car ride to Millennium Cross
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance tickets
- Optional boat ride on canyon Matka
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Additional Information
If you’re a nature lover seeking experiences beyond the typical tourist trail in Skopje, venture out to see Millennium Cross and Canyon Matka. Take a short journey on a cable-car system to reach the Millennium Cross atop Mount Vodno, where you’ll be treated to a stunning panoramic view of Skopje. Drop by the quaint village of Gorno Nerezi to visit the St. Pantelejmon church, home to some of the finest examples of existing Byzantine art in its frescoes. Cap off your excursion with a trip to Matka canyon, a favorite among those seeking outdoor adventures in the Skopje area, before heading back to the city.
- Instant Confirmation
- Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the tour
- Tour operates rain or shine, hot or cold, year round.
Location
Parking Skopje Citadel
Parking is in front of the main entrance to the fortress. Marked as parking B10 (Parking Skopje Citadel on google maps)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(187 Ratings)
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Gerry_c
May 12, 2024
Great, short tour - Pick up was on time. Great friendly guide. Lovely view of the city from the cross. Boat trip was well worth 8.5 euro. Overall Great value.
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Frances_j
Apr 20, 2024
A brilliant inside into N Macedonia to make you want to come back. - Great tour and really enjoyed the trip in the short time we had available in Skopje. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us some useful information about eating places in the city.
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Johana_t
Apr 17, 2024
Highly recommend! :) - Vlad was a wonderful guide! He was welcoming, helpful, entertaining and always ready to answer our questions. We didn’t get the ideal weather for the trip (at times heavy rain), but with our guide it was very enjoyable even under these circumstances. Highly recommend :)
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Mathias_k
Apr 8, 2024
Amazing views - A tour full of amazing views. A fast cable car ride to the cross. I enjoyed the boat ride to the canyon
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Frederik_h
Mar 30, 2024
Not-to-be-missed city tour - Not-to-be-missed walking-based city tour with the knowledgeable (and multi-lingual) Alexander (sp.)!
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Sherpa48619474828
Mar 29, 2024
Masterclass - It was super cool, masterclass guide. The visit was superb and the guide enthusiastic. Very good time, I recommend
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Tamworth6
Mar 19, 2024
Express sightseeing for box-tickers - This is a whirlwind tour of the must-see destinations in greater Skopje. It's classic bus tourism: park, take photos, move on. We spent ten minutes at Vodno peak. Heaven forbid you need to use the toilet. The schedule does not allow for that. The boat tour down Matka Canyon was the highlight, but the waterside trail is also worth doing. Wear layers - this tour flip-flops constantly from hot and cold settings.
The main advantage of this tour is of course the guide. She was warm, attentive and personable. He background as a teacher made her explanations of history and art engaging and especially easy to follow.
Another practical advantage of taking the tour is mainly that public transport doesn't run frequently enough to do both sights in an afternoon. The high price of the tour is a reflection of this - if you traveled independently it would take more time but cost less than half.
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Lancelot_d
May 22, 2024
Sunday Tour with Dimitri - Timely start of the tour. Shuttle bus could have used better/more airco.
Good pace of the tour: not hasty, but also not too slow.
Explanation in the car by Dimitri would have been better with a microphone as in the back it was hard to hear everything. Overall, nice to have a bus to drive you to the 2 places
1) Matka Canyon
2) Millennium Cross
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Goplaces15624634348
May 15, 2024
Great experience - The surroundings of Skopje are really beautiful and worth seeing :) we had a great guide and enjoyed our tour a lot - thank you!
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Jmallmann
Apr 7, 2024
What to do when in Skopje - We liked the tour, the canyon and the cave are great. However, it is a path, also uphill, from the parking lot to the canyon and the boats there. The boat tour is a must. The guide spoke good English and the stops with the cable car ride and at the very beautiful church (small entrance fee) were worthwhile. The small bus was comfortable, only the air conditioning was somehow broken
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