Top Ohrid Art & Culture

With just one day to explore the lakeside resort of Ohrid, a private tour means you can customize your itinerary and enjoy the undivided attention of your guide. This full-day tour checks off all the highlights of the UNESCO-listed town, including St. Naum Monastery, Samoil’s fortress, the Bay of Bones, and magnificent views of Lake Ohrid.

We will see the most beautiful churches in Ohrid, called “the Balkan Jerusalem”, for a good reason. We will climb up on top of the hill, to the “Samoil Fortress”, and take photos and admire the breath-taking lake views.

Discover the UNESCO-listed landscapes of Lake Ohrid on this private tour and explore the entire lakeside in one day. Visit historic sites including St. Naum Monastery and the Bay of Bones, cross the Albanian border to the lakefront towns of Tushemishte and Pogradec, and see the Poetry Bridge and the Old Bazaar in Struga.

With a local, English-speaking guide, explore Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. Learn about the city’s storied history of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman rule, and see both the old and new parts of the city. The tour hits several highlights including the Stone Bridge, Matka Canyon, Skopje Fortress, the Archaeological Museum of Macedonia, and much more.

Bitola, or also known as Monastir during the Ottoman Empire, was and still is an important town: It was established by Philip II, father of Alexander The Great; It is on the Ancient Roman Road of Via Egnatia; and it was the town where the international community decided to open consulates to the Ottoman Empire. Today, Bitola is a town with a wealth of cultures intertwined in its streets and residents. Likewise, the remnants of a once thriving Jewish community are scattered throughout the town, and blended in the everyday life as a memory. In this tour we visit the oldest Jewish cemetery in the Balkans, we walk through the old Jewish neighbourhood to see where the Jewish once people lived, visit the Old Bazaar to see where the Jewish people once worked, and we see the many monuments that the local people of Bitola enacted in memory of their fellow citizens. In the process we learn also about the rich history of Bitola and its tasty cuisine.

Cross the border to Albania on a day trip from Ohrid, and discover some of Europe’s most untouched landscapes. You’ll visit the lake towns of Pogradec and Pustec, pass through expanses of national parkland, and learn about rural life in the region from the best source, a guide who knows the area well. Even better: The tour is private, so you have the full attention of the guide for your personal group.

We will discover two of the most important archaeological sites related to the ancient Macedonian kingdom, departing from Ohrid. We will visit Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and the historical capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon. The other destination of this journey is Vergina, the place where the untouched tomb of the Macedonian King Philip II of Macedon (Alexander the Great’s father), was discovered.

In this tour we are going to visit the city of poetry Struga, make a short tour and continue to the villages of Kalishta, Radozda and Vevcani. In these beautiful authentic villages we will visit the cave churches and the magnificent springs in Vevchani.

Cross the border from Macedonia for a chance to explore Albania on this private tour. Depart from Ohrid and head towards Tirana, Albania’s capital, to visit the National Archeological Museum, the Communist Enver Hoxha Museum, and the Et’hem Bej Mosque. Then, head to the Albanian coast to explore the amphitheater and archeological museum of Durres before heading back to Macedonia.

This day tour from Ohrid takes you to a Christian pilgrimage location in the north of Greece—Meteora. Avoid the paperwork and hassle of organizing car hire, and enjoy a stress-free day with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle to Meteora, then discover the area's magnificent ancient monasteries. The tour also factors in time to stop off in the nearby towns of either Kalabaka or Kastriki.

Discover the historic town of Bitola on this full-day tour from Ohrid and benefit from the expertise of a private guide. Explore the ancient ruins of Heraclea Lynceststis, stroll down the bustling main street of Shirok Sokak, and visit sights such as the Old Bazaar, the Green Market, the Clock Tower and Yeni Mosque.

Private Ohrid city tour with licensed tourist guide. With this tour you can visit all the tourist attractions in the Old Town. You can book tour by day or night. Also we can finalize the tour with boat tour around the lake. You can enjoy the beautiful view of the Old Town from lake's perspective.

Leave Macedonia to visit Albania and Greece in just one day. While close by, the three neighboring countries each have their own distinct cultures and this tour offers an easy way to experience them all. With a private guide, you'll visit the small yet modern town of Korca in Albania, and then continue to lakeside Kastoria in Greece where nature abounds.

Private Ohrid city tour with licensed tourist guide. With this tour you can visit all the ancient and medieval art from Ohrid and its surroundings. Also we can finalize the tour with boat tour around the lake. You can enjoy the beautiful view of the Old Town from lake's perspective.

If you want a good and deep experience of Ohrid, on this tour you will get to know the town history and beautiful places with our experienced guide. Ohrid lies on the shores of one of the oldest lakes in Europe, Lake Ohrid. Everywhere in Ohrid, breathtaking views of the Lake will fill your eyes and cameras. Called the second Jerusalem on The Balkans, Ohrid is the center from where Christianity was spread in these lands. After the city tour, we continue to the small mountain village of Kuratica for a home-hosted lunch. Enjoy the traditional meal!

Already in Ohrid, but you want to see more of Macedonia. By taking this tour you will have a chance to get know with the western part of Macedonia, the capital Skopje, Matka canyon and lake, the famous Tikvesh wine region and the second biggest town in Macedonia - Bitola. In addition, while in Skopje, a one day tour to Kosovo, the youngest European country will be offered.

Going on this trip will be a real escape from everyday life. We will feel the nature in Mavrovo National Park and visit the most spiritual place in the country, St. John Monastery Bigorski. We will visit two old villages situated in Bistra mountain to feel the rural life in this part of Macedonia. Enjoy!

Experience the sights and sounds of Bitola city during the guided walking tour that traces the history of the city. Bitola’s urban atmosphere is perfectly combined with its picturesque surroundings. The city is noted for its cultural and historical spots, unique traditions and lifestyle of the locals. Bitola is a city which tells the stories of serenades, pianos, and love.

Spend a day in the most rural area in the Balkans, learning more about the First World War and the Macedonian Front. Mariovo is an area with less than 3 persons per square km, that was heavily devastated during WW1, and today has many stories to tell connected to the First World War. Stories about the life of the soldiers from both sides, and about the life of the local population trapped in their homes.

We will discover two of the most important archaeological sites related to the ancient Macedonian kingdom, departing from Bitola. We will visit Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and the historical capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon. The other destination of this journey is Vergina, the place where the untouched tomb of the Macedonian King Philip II of Macedon (Alexander the Great’s father), was discovered.

One of our best seller tours which covers four Balkan countries - Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo. This round trip starts/ends in Ohrid with visits to the most famous cities and regions of mentioned Balkan countries. Visit to Tirana, Albanian capital, Bay of Kotor, Durmitor NP and Tara canyon, Macedonian capital Skopje and Tikvesh wine region.

Somewhere in the western part of the small country of Macedonia, you can see two blue dots, the Ohrid and the Prespa Lakes. One of them is one of the oldest natural lakes in Europe and its surrounding is the most beautiful place in the country. You will explore the Old part of town, the Bay of bones, and the St. Naum settlement, Bitola and Galichica National Park. Enjoy your tour!

This tour will take you to the city of Councils, Bitola, where you can admire the mosaics in Heraclea Lyncestis, and visit the Museum of Bitola, and the room dedicated to the Father of Modern Turkey, Kemal Mustafa Atatürk. We will also visit the town with the highest altitude in the country, Krusevo, and visit the most interesting local sites.

This is a half-day tour that takes you to the town of Struga riding along the north-east coast of Lake Ohrid. You will have an opportunity to have lunch enjoying the view of river Crn Drim in the center of Struga, buy some local goods from the open market and visit Nezlobinski Museum – the unique presenter of the natural and cultural heritage of the region of Lake Ohrid – UNESCO, with over 10,000 examples of flora and stuffed fauna from the Ohrid and Prespa region. After just 5 km riding south from Struga, you will arrive in the village Kalishta and have a chance to see the rare icon "Black Madonna" in the Monastery complex.