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Skopje Day Tour from Sofia: Explore North Macedonia's Rich History
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43 Ratings
Sofia
Discover the rich history of Skopje on a day tour from Sofia. Explore the ancient settlements of the Thracians, Roman and Byzantine empires, and Ottoman rule. Learn about the city’s transformation and resilience after a devastating earthquake in 1963.
Discover the rich history of Skopje on a day tour from Sofia. Explore the ancient settlements of the Thracians, Roman and Byzantine empires, and Ottoman rule. Learn about the city’s transformation and resilience after a devastating earthquake in 1963.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Old Bazaar, Skopje - Typical street in the Old Bazaar The Old Bazaar is a bazaar located in Skopje, situated on the eastern bank of the Vardar River, stretching from the Stone Bridge to the Bit-Pazar and from the Skopje Fortress to the Serava river. The Old Bazaar falls primarily within the borders of
air Municipality but a part of it is located…
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Old Bazaar, Skopje - Typical street in the Old Bazaar The Old Bazaar is a bazaar located in Skopje, situated on the eastern bank of the Vardar River, stretching from the Stone Bridge to the Bit-Pazar and from the Skopje Fortress to the Serava river. The Old Bazaar falls primarily within the borders of
air Municipality but a part of it is located in Centar Municipality. As one of the oldest and largest marketplaces in the Balkans, it has been Skopje’s center for trade and commerce since at least the 12th century.
What's Included
- Local Guide in Skopje
- English speaking driver
- All fees and/or taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Local Guide in Skopje
- English speaking driver
- All fees and/or taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Additional Information
Skopje’s history began with the Thracian settlements and the formation of the Scupi fortress. The city belonged to the Roman, Byzantine, Bulgarian, and briefly, Serbian nations. In 1392, the Ottomans took over the city, renaming it Uskub, and it became an exceptional town inhabited by many Ottomans, Bulgarians, and Albanians. In 1912, the city was freed…
Skopje’s history began with the Thracian settlements and the formation of the Scupi fortress. The city belonged to the Roman, Byzantine, Bulgarian, and briefly, Serbian nations. In 1392, the Ottomans took over the city, renaming it Uskub, and it became an exceptional town inhabited by many Ottomans, Bulgarians, and Albanians. In 1912, the city was freed from Ottoman rule during the First Balkan war and ultimately joined the Serbian nation. It was temporarily assigned to the Bulgarian nation during the two world wars before finally becoming the capital of the Macedonian Federation in the Yugoslav socialist republic. The city saw rapid economic and industrial growth. Sadly, a major earthquake in 1963 destroyed a large part of the city, leaving over 100,000 people homeless.
Location
Serdika Meeting Point - V Travel Day Tours
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza"
8:00 Departure from Serdika meeeting point (2, Maria Luiza boulevard across McDonalds on the main street). Please show up at least 5-10 minutes earlier and look for a V Travel branded vehicle (car, minivan, van, minibus).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(43 Ratings)
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Dagmar1957
Oct 13, 2024
Long day - The meeting point was hard to find,no number to orient by.They should weight it is next to moskee and opposite Mac Donald.But we had driver Stefan,very good driver,friendly and service minded.Skopje is beautiful town,lots of culture and art.Go for it!But the best is ask for pick up at your hotel.
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Dagmar_t
Oct 12, 2024
Long day,but it is so much to see - North Macedonia is like Monte Carlo in Balkan.So clean,nice places to eat.Lots of culture ,statues all over the place.Really beautiful.We hade Bulgarian driver Stefan,service minded,very safe driver,friendly.The guide in Skopje she was professional to.Only thing was so stressful to find meeting point.So it is next to moskee,opposite to Mac Donald.I spend hours to find it,no number and if you not psychic it is disastrous.So don’t take the trip without pick up at your hotel.
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Mary_m
Aug 31, 2024
One day visit to Skopje - Our driver picked us up at the time and place indicated and we began driving towards Skopje. Along the way he answered questions and gave a bit of history. Once in Macedonia, we met up with our guide for the day. The instructions were clear as to where to meet after the tour. Our guide explained sites and history wonderfully as we navigated through Skopje. Parts of this group would go to take photos and stray away- which did take away time while we waited for them to catch up. My suggestion would be due to the limited time and fast pace, make sure you stay with the guide. There will have 2 hours to go back and get photos after at your leisure. Overall a wonderful trip! Driver and guide were both great I would recommend this tour
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Matthew_h
Aug 1, 2024
Marvellous Michael! - This review is not for Skopje itself, more about the company. I was at the meeting point for the Skopje day trip and after 20-30 mins, no car for my trip came. There was a car for the Nis, Serbia day trip and Michael was the driver/tour guide. I asked him about my trip and after looking, I had booked the wrong month. I was there with my passport, lunch and snack, ready for a day trip, so I asked if I could join the Serbia day trip instead. He called the office and within 2 minutes, it was confirmed and I was going to Serbia with the other tour! It was a fantastic day trip but I want to say a huge 'Thank You' to Michael for being so chill and cool about the situation and helping me change tours. Would definitely recommend this company.
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Constance_a
Jun 22, 2024
Definitely go to N. Macedonia - well worth the trip !! - Georgi was the driver for the trip from Sofia to Skopje. His English was excellent !! During the ride he explained a lot of the history of the region, the peoples, the wars etc. He eagerly answered questions during the ride and at the breaks. In summary, our tour began as soon as we were in the car as Georgi put on his “tour guide hat”. Lucky us ! The 5 stars go to Georgi.
Once we arrived in Skopje, a local guide met us and gave the tour of the city. Even though we were spoiled by Georgi’s style, language skills and knowledge, 3.5 - 4.0 go to the local guide.
Many thanks to both !
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Scott_m
Jun 12, 2024
Great way to explore - Great organisation and friendly from Start to finish definitely would do another. Met the tour guide straight off bus which was perfect.
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Py_t
Sep 4, 2024
Food/toilet was the last stop in walking tour. No admission into Museum City of Skopje or Mother Teresa house - The bad:
After immigration we headed straight to Skopje and we were handed over to another guide for a 2 hour walking tour which started immediately with no breaks for toilet nor food. We can get those in Old Bazaar which is the last stop. So pls visit the toilets when you get the chance during the driving breaks; and bring along some snacks.
Itinerary states admission included to Museum City of Skopje - we only see it from the outside and there was no admission. Itinerary also states admission into Mother Teresa house is free but we only had a few minutes for photo stops there. None of us in the group entered the house. I didn't know we can go inside until I reread the itinerary while writing this review.
The Good:
Driver was awesome, pickup vehicle was there waiting early before the pickup time. Safe driving skills with beautiful countryside scenery along the way. Driver handled the immigration process smoothly. Lucky for us the wait for immigration at the borders wasn't very long when getting there and back.
Overall it was a good trip for a day tour to a different country - but the itinerary and its delivery needs to be more matching.
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Yihsoo_t
Oct 13, 2024
A short trip, but the car journey is tiring. - It was public day in Macedonia, thus, we are not able to enter the museums. The local tour guide tried her best to bring us around. As we are only three in the tour group, the company didn't use the mini van and only using the car. It is very tiring to travel such a long distance in car as the space inside the car is limited.
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Traveljunkievn
Sep 27, 2024
Cancelled by operator the night before without explanation or option - Operator cancelled the night before without explanation or option. Book at your own risk. I had a plan B but be aware - very unreliable. This may explain the lack of reviews for this tour.
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Jessikatiffany
Sep 8, 2024
Book with caution - Tour was canceled by the tour operater in the afternoon the day before the arranged departure time. I was given and no alternative date. Book with a plan B in mind.
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