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Ohrid Heritage Tour: Discover Historic Gems
4.6
33 Ratings
Tirana
Explore Struga and Ohrid’s cultural gems and natural beauty on a full-day tour from Tirana or Durres. Discover Lake Ohrid’s UNESCO heritage.
Explore Struga and Ohrid’s cultural gems and natural beauty on a full-day tour from Tirana or Durres. Discover Lake Ohrid’s UNESCO heritage.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tirana - The tour begins in Tirana. The Tour Guide will meet you at your hotel or accommodation in Tirana, Durres, Golem, or Lalez.
- Ancient Theatre of Ohrid - The journey continues to the Ancient Amphitheater, an extraordinary open-air venue from the Hellenistic era. Still hosting performances today, it offers a unique mix of history and…
- Tirana - The tour begins in Tirana. The Tour Guide will meet you at your hotel or accommodation in Tirana, Durres, Golem, or Lalez.
- Ancient Theatre of Ohrid - The journey continues to the Ancient Amphitheater, an extraordinary open-air venue from the Hellenistic era. Still hosting performances today, it offers a unique mix of history and breathtaking views over the city.
- Ali Pasha Mosque - The tour proceeds to the Ali Pasha Mosque, a beautifully restored monument from the Ottoman period. Visitors can explore the city’s Islamic heritage and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of its courtyard.
- Tsar Samuel’s Fortress - The visit to Samuel’s Fortress allows you to walk along ancient walls, explore historic towers, and enjoy stunning views of Lake Ohrid and the city below.
- Old Bazaar Street - The next stop is the Ohrid Old Bazaar, a delightful street filled with traditional shops, local crafts, and cozy cafés—ideal for picking up souvenirs and experiencing the local culture.
- Church Of Saint John The Theologian - The tour includes a visit to the iconic Church of St. John at Kaneo, beautifully situated on a cliff overlooking Lake Ohrid. This picturesque spot offers spiritual charm, stunning architecture, and one of the most breathtaking views in Macedonia.
- Ohrid - The exploration of Ohrid’s heart follows, with free time to enjoy a delicious local lunch. The guide will gladly recommend the best spots or join for a relaxing coffee. For those interested, there is also an option for a scenic boat ride on Lake Ohrid.
What's Included
- Hotel pick up & drop off service
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Licensed English Guide
- Car international insurance, petrol and road taxes
- Hotel pick up & drop off service
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Licensed English Guide
- Car international insurance, petrol and road taxes
What's Not Included
- Everything else not mentioned on inclusion category
- Everything else not mentioned on inclusion category
Additional Information
Discover the Marvels of Ohrid, North Macedonia – A UNESCO World Heritage Experience!
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with convenient pick-up options from Tirana, Durres, Golem, and Lalez. Start your journey at Samuel’s Fortress, which offers breathtaking views of the city and Lake Ohrid. Stroll through…
Discover the Marvels of Ohrid, North Macedonia – A UNESCO World Heritage Experience!
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with convenient pick-up options from Tirana, Durres, Golem, and Lalez. Start your journey at Samuel’s Fortress, which offers breathtaking views of the city and Lake Ohrid. Stroll through the delightful Ohrid Old Bazaar, brimming with local crafts and flavors.
Take some free time to enjoy traditional Macedonian cuisine or unwind with a coffee by the tranquil lake. For an added delight, consider a serene boat ride on Lake Ohrid.
The tour also includes visits to the iconic Church of St. John at Kaneo, situated on a cliff with stunning views, and the historic Ali Pasha Mosque. Conclude your tour at the Ancient Amphitheater, where you can travel back in time.
Reserve your spot now to enjoy a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty on this one-day tour from Albania to Ohrid and Lake Ohrid!
- Please remember to bring your passport, as it is required to cross the border into North Macedonia
- Travel time is included in the total duration of the tour
Location
Tirana
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
4.6
(33 Ratings)
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Roberta
Apr 5, 2025
Don’t hesitate! Wonderful day! - Just a lovely day with our guide Marseul and two other intrepid travelers. Ohrid is beautiful as usual the mountainous terrain on the trip from Tiranë.
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Roberta_b
Apr 5, 2025
Fabulous day trip to Ohrid - Wonderful day with our guide Marseul. Beautiful country! Lake Ohrid is gorgeous. Check out Mooi (sp?) housewares shop — gorgeous toss pillows and dishwater. Have fun!
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George_o
Mar 28, 2025
Beautiful Lake Ohrid - Riegels was fun and knowledgeable.
It rained and we did not care to walk in the mud to the amphitheater. Instead Riegels negotiated a boat excursion for us and though it was cold, it was beautiful.
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Z6701hgdebbied
Mar 27, 2025
Lake Ohrid adventure - our tour guide Rigels gave us history and interestung facts we walkes thru town and to
st johns church -he arranged for us to take a boat ride to see everything from
the water- beauful town and we got great pica even with the rain!
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307coletteb
Mar 20, 2025
Day trip from Albania - Gazi was a perfect guide, informative, spoke great English, took time to check our pick up location in advance and turned up on time to the minute. Ohrid itself is stunningly beautiful and you get a guided tour of the UNESCO world heritage old town and heritage buildings. Delicious lunch, coffee stops, gorgeous views of snow topped mountains and crystal clear water. Depending on your nationality, be aware that e-visas and residency status, rather than nationality may not be accepted for the border crossing. One poor lady on our trip was refused entry (not because of any fault of the tour operators), so please double check if you need any additional paperwork.
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Allhighest2
Mar 10, 2025
A great trip - This company is very professional unlike the one we booked the previous day. Gazi, our guide was amazing. He was kind and very friendly and took great care of us. This was my first trip to the Balkans, and we picked the right company. The drive was pleasant, and we saw lots of historic churches and had a decent lunch. If you book this tour company you will not be disappointed. It was a great trip and a great day out. We'll done and thank you Gazia great trip
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Gemila2025
Mar 2, 2025
One day in Ohrid - Ohrid is such a nice city and is not far from tirana, if is sunny day you definitely need to do a day tour in ohrid. Our guide was friendly and we learned a lot about North Macedonia
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Olgaoh7587nn
Nov 24, 2024
Incredible experience - I had an incredible experience on this tour! The organization was perfect, and I was able to visit some truly beautiful places. Each stop was more stunning than the last. The food was absolutely amazing – a real highlight of the trip! I can't thank you enough for putting everything together so perfectly. Highly recommend!
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Karentz4933rg
Nov 26, 2024
Beautiful Ohrid, Absent Struga, Average tour - Late in the evening 11/17, I was told that my tour for the next day was cancelled and was asked to move my tour to 11/19 which threw the rest of my plans off. But I did so because I wanted to go see this area. I was told that there wasn't space on any of the company's tours on this open day that I now had. While tour guide Marsuel was a nice, young 21 yo man, he smokes at each stop and while walking so the scent of smoke remains on him. Yes, he drives fast as Lincoln S. said (we were on the same tour) but I learned that many Albanians drive like crazy people during my time in the country. My tour did not stop in Struga as it advertises, and I was disappointed. Why was this not offered on the day I went? Yet my price was not reduced. We did not go into the advertised mosque either. Marsuel said that we could go into the mosque that was near our lunch stop if we wanted to during our free time !?! At the St. John Cathedral I had to tell the tour guide that the entrance fee was included per the information from the tour company because he said that we had to pay to go inside, and then he paid it. Lunch was delicious at a local Albanian restaurant. Ohrid is a beautiful city to visit. I'll take the words of others that Struga is also beautiful.
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668lincolns
Nov 19, 2024
North Macedonia was Beautiful, Driver was unsafe - we hit something twice and almost killed a dog - North Macedonia is beautiful and the lunch was beautiful and included! The driver Marsuel was a little crazy - he's 21 and drove into a parking curb, almost hit a big dog and bumped into a motorcycle all in one day. He told me and the other guest every 3 days he gets pulled over by the police and needs to negotiate to not have to pay. Please find another driver for these tours, he was constantly smoking in my face, I wanted to give a better review, but the best I can say is that this was a below average to average tour. It was not a bad tour but it was uncomfortable about 5x times throughout the tour. I am a seasoned world traveler and it takes a lot to upset me. Please slow down Marsuel and you will get better reviews. Also please arrive at the meeting points when you say you will, after lunch we had free time and were told to meet at 2:50pm, I waited until 3:03pm and the driver and other guest finally met up with me at the meeting point, that was so uncomfortable not knowing if they left or if something happened to them. North Macedonia is worth it, but I won't be booking again with Albanian local tours, the other tour guest also mentioned her booking was moved to my booking date so they would have at least two guests, book if you want, but it might get moved if you are the only guest. Sorry not sorry.
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