Bulgaria, Macedonia · City Tours

2-Hour Ohrid Historical Highlights Tour through the Old Town

2 Hours Round trip from Ohrid Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Ohrid's old town and its ancient spirit
02 Visit the Hellenistic-type Ancient Theatre of Ohrid
03 See King's Samoil Fortress, capital of the First Bulgarian Empire
04 Discover Plaoshnik and the holy Church of St. Klement
05 Visit St. John of Kaneo Church and the Bridge of Wishes

Explore Ohrid's old town area and feel the ancient spirit of the city while enjoying its wonderful surroundings. See historical monuments from ancient times, the Early Christian period, Medieval Ohrid, and the modern era. Major attractions include King's Samoil Fortress, St. Klement Church, and St. Sofia Church.

Go to Ohrid's ancient theatre, the only Hellenistic-type theatre in the country.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Ohrid

Languages Bulgarian, Croatian, English, Serbian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Ohrid's Historic Old Town Landmarks

The tour usually starts between 9:00 am and 10:00 am, but it can also be organized according to the client's wishes. The starting point is Ohrid City Square and the so-called Down Gate, one of the three entrances to the castle.
Visit the Ohrid City Museum, the House of the Robevi family.
Go to Ohrid's ancient theatre, the only Hellenistic-type theatre in the country.
Visit King's Samoil Fortress, the capital of the First Bulgarian Empire.
Visit St. Klement Church, the famous and holy site of Plaoshnik.
Visit St. John of Kaneo Church and the Bridge of Wishes.
Visit the Cathedral Church of St. Sofia.
Explore the Ohrid Pearl Home Factory, as the Ohrid pearl is widely popular in Europe and around the world.
Stroll around Ohrid center.