The half-day city tour includes a walk through the landmarks of the city of Skopje. It starts from the City Museum, it proceeds with a visit to the Memorial House of Mother Theressa and continues to the Skopje’s Old Town through the symbol of the city, the Stone Bridge. The Old Town is characterised by architectural mixture of churches, mosques, inns, baths, covered bazaar, many craftsmen’s shops, old buildings, small shops and Bit Pazar (big market place). Next to the Old Town, the Fortress Kale is situated on a hill giving a view to the old and the new part of the city. After the pleasant walk around the fortress, the tour ends with a visit of the church of St. Spas, one of the most secret and sacred places in Skopje.
Schedule
- 01. April – 31.October: Sunday at 10 a.m
- 01. November – 31.March: Sunday at 11 a.m
- Organized groups: at prearranged time.
Duration
- 1,5 - 3,5 hours
Departure point
- In front of the entrance of The Museum of City of Skopje (Old Railway Station)
- Organized groups: at prearranged time.
Price (entrance fees are not included in the price)
- Adults *
- Children *
Additional fees for group passengers
- Church of St. Holy Saviour entrance fee: 2 € per person
Sights included in the tour
- City Museum
- Memorial house of Mother Theresa
- City square and Skopje 2012
- Stone Bridge
- Jewish quarter and Museum of Holocaust
- Old Bazaar
- Daut Pasha Hammam
- Kapan An
- Chifte Hammam
- Suli An
- Bezisten
- Kurshumli An
- Mustafa Pasha mosque
- Church of St. Holly Savior
- Skopje Fortress
Please note:
Larger organized groups can be organized at other scheduling at prearranged time.
Reservations and information
*Macedonia Vision sale spots, authorized agents and hotel’s receptions.
Skopje Ottoman Heritage tour
The architectural heritage of the Ottoman Empire left impressive monuments in Skopje, mostly visible in the old part of the city. Due to the presence of Islamic buildings, the old part known as the Old Bazaar got an oriental shape in the late middle ages. A half day walking tour throughout the heritage from the Ottoman period in Skopje, includes visits to the cultural and historic monuments as well as the Islamic complexes around the Old town.
Schedule
- 01. April – 31.October: Sunday at 10:00 am
- 01. November – 31.March: Sunday at 11:00 am
- Organised group: at prearranged time and location
Duration
- 2,5-3,5 hours
Departure point
- At the parking across Holiday Inn Hotel
- Organised group departures: from prearranged time and location
Language options
- scheduled tour: Macedonian, English
- prearranged groups: a language of choice
Price
- Adults / €
- Children (3-12 yrs old) / €
Sights included in the tour
- Sultan Murat mosque
- Clock Tower
- Gazi Isa Bey mosque
- Ishak Beg mosque
- Bit Pazar
- Kurshumli An
- Bezisten Suli An
- Chifte Hammam
- Kapan An
- Daut Pasha Hammam
- Mustafa Pasha mosque
- Skopje Fortress
Reservations and information
* Macedonia Vision sale spots, authorized agents and hotel’s receptions.
Notes
The scheduled morning tour is mainly intended for individual travellers and smaller groups. The organizer could cancel the tour if the number of participants is less than 5 adults. Larger organised groups should arrange a convenient departure time in advance.
all entrances are free of charge