Bulgaria, Macedonia · City Tours

12-Hour Skopje Sightseeing Tour from Sofia with Ottoman Landmarks

12 Hours Round trip from Macedonia St bb Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Skopje Fortress above the Vardar River
02 Visit the Church of the Holy Savior and its fantastic iconostasis
03 Wander through the Old Bazaar and historic caravanserais of the Silk Road
04 Stop at the Memorial House of Mother Teresa
05 Walk around the neo-classical Macedonia Square

Explore Skopje on a full-day trip from Sofia and discover a mix of authentic Ottoman-era monuments and new neo-classical buildings. Visit key sights such as Skopje Fortress, the Church of the Holy Savior, the Sultan Murat Mosque, the Old Bazaar, and the Memorial House of Mother Teresa. This tour offers a well-rounded introduction to the city's historic and modern character.

Explore Skopje Fortress, situated on the highest point in the city and overlooking the Vardar River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Skopje, Sofia

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Full-Day Exploration of Skopje from Sofia

Pick up from your hotel or accommodation by your tour guide.
Drive from Sofia to Skopje, which takes around 3 hours.
Explore Skopje Fortress, situated on the highest point in the city and overlooking the Vardar River.
Visit the Church of the Holy Savior, which, despite its simple construction, hides a fantastic iconostasis.
Continue towards the Sultan Murat Mosque and the Old Bazaar.
See the caravanserais (inns), where travellers would rest during their journey on the Silk Road, when the city was one of the main trade centres in the Balkans.
After lunch in a typical Macedonian restaurant, cross the Vardar River and explore the new part of the city.
Walk around the neo-classical Macedonia Square.
Stop at the Memorial House of Mother Teresa.
End your tour at Porta Macedonia, the newly built triumphal arch.
Head back to your hotel or accommodation at the end of the tour.