Macedonia · Walking Tours

3-Hour Ohrid Walking Tour with Churches and Historical Monuments

3 Hours Round trip from Ohrid Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Saint Sophia Church, one of the most important churches in North Macedonia
  • 02 See the Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, the only Hellenistic-type theatre in Macedonia
  • 03 Explore Samoil's Fortress in Ohrid's old town
  • 04 Discover Plaosnik, an outstanding archaeological complex on the shores of Lake Ohrid
  • 05 Visit St. John the Theologian, dramatically set on a cliff above Kaneo Beach

Explore Ohrid, the largest city on Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia, on a 3-hour walking tour through its picturesque streets and historic landmarks. Discover some of the city's most significant sites, including important churches, the ancient theatre, Samoil's Fortress, and the archaeological complex of Plaosnik. This tour offers an engaging introduction to Ohrid's rich religious, cultural, and architectural heritage.

Visit Saint Sophia Church, one of the most important churches in North Macedonia, featuring architecture and art from the Middle Ages.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Ohrid
Languages English, Serbian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Ohrid Churches and Historical Highlights

Meet your tour guide at the agreed location and begin your tour of Ohrid.

Visit Saint Sophia Church, one of the most important churches in North Macedonia, featuring architecture and art from the Middle Ages.

Continue to the Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, the only Hellenistic-type theatre in Macedonia, built in 200 BC.

See Holy Mary Perybleptos, a Byzantine church known for its elaborate murals depicting religious scenes.

Visit the Icons Gallery, an art museum in Ohrid, North Macedonia.

Explore Samoil's Fortress, a fortress in the old town of Ohrid, North Macedonia, built during the rule of Tsar Samoil at the turn of the 11th century.

Continue to Plaosnik, an outstanding archaeological complex located between the citadel of Samoil's Fortress and the Church of St. Jovan Kaneo on the shores of Lake Ohrid.

Visit St. John the Theologian, a Macedonian Orthodox church situated on the cliff above Kaneo Beach, overlooking Lake Ohrid.

End of the tour.

Church of St. John at Kaneo, Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, Samuel's Fortress, Lake Ohrid

Where this trip takes you

Church of St. John at Kaneo, Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, Samuel's Fortress, Lake Ohrid

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Drinks

  • Entrance fees

  • Souvenirs

  • Lunch

  • Boat trip

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Villa Square Ohrid, Kosta Abrash, Ohrid, North Macedonia
Tour start
Ohrid, North Macedonia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Ohrid.

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