Day Trips to North Macedonia from Sofia: The 10 Best

1.Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

A small-group day trip from Sofia to Skopje, with pickup, two English-speaking guides, key sights, and free time for lunch and exploring.

“We had a wonderful day! Our driver was excellent and the tour leader, Lena, was both interesting and informative. It is worth mentioning that it was a very long day. Drive time one way was four hours with only one stop. The van became rather uncomfortable after a while. It was worth the discomfort in order to see such an interesting part of the world but may not be for everyone.”

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2.Skopje North Macedonia Day Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $106

12-hour Skopje day trip from Sofia with a small-group coach, guided city walk, big monuments, and smart stops for photos and comfort.

“Skopje is a very beautiful and culturally rich city. Lots to see in one day. The tour was very informative but it would have benefited from following the schedule to allow enough time for lunch. Also, the restaurant we were recommended for lunch was dirty and the food was inedible. Other than the issue with lunch, the tour was well worth it.”

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3.Day trip to Skopje and Matka Canyon from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $173

A long, guided day trip from Sofia to Skopje and Matka Canyon with English commentary, city landmarks, and a canyon boat ride.

“The drive to and from Skopje was around 3 hours each way. Since we are leaving one country and entering another , we have to go through passport control both directions. As soon as we arrived, we were transferred to our Macedonian guide. Matka Canyon was first on the agenda. The canyon was so beautiful. It was not crowded and the weather was perfect. We opted for a 30 min instead of 1 hour boat ride so we can have enough time to visit the city. Skopje is a beautiful place with lots of statues, open spaces, restaurants and shopping areas. Our guides, both in Bulgaria and North Macedonia, provided…”

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4.Kosovo and North Macedonia in 2 Days from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $402Top rated

Two days from Sofia to Skopje, Pristina, and Prizren in a small group, with guides and breakfast included.

“Great trip. Peaceful quite city of Prizen. Great guide. Comfortable hotel room with delicious breakfast”

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5.Bulgaria and North Macedonia Full-Day Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $144

A full-day small-group tour from Sofia to UNESCO Boyana Church, Zemen Monastery, and Osogovo Monastery in North Macedonia, with expert guides.

“The tour was amazing with so much to learn about the frescoes and the country. I loved the knowledge of the tour guide and the ways he was able to bring it to life with so many stories. I also liked the time to just talk in the car and learn more about the country and so many interesting facts. He was very considerate and helped me understand. It was such an extraordinary visit and opportunity. Thank you.”

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6.Day tour from Sofia to Skopje, Matka Canyon and Vrelo cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $191

Sofia to Skopje in one day with Matka Canyon boat ride and Vrelo cave time, plus Mother Teresa sites, mosques, squares, bazaar stops.

“Highly recommend This trip. Vess was very knowledgeable and a great guide with a great attitude and provided phenomenal service throughout!”

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7.Bulgaria and North Macedonia: Day Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 10 hours · from $122

A small-group 10-hour day trip from Sofia to UNESCO Boyana Church and two Macedonian monasteries, with expert guidance and time to wander.

“Deniste was very informative, kind and helpful. Our driver, Ava was very good in the road.”

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8.Serbia and North Macedonia Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $191

Cross from Sofia into Serbia and North Macedonia in one small-group day trip. Lunch included, monastery visit, and free admissions.

“The trip is scenic through forests and mountainous areas. The guide did an excellent job driving and handling the border crossings. The highlights are visiting two countries in one day and the fantastic lunch in a beautiful setting in North Macedonia.”

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9.One Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, North Macedonia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $204

One-day, small-group trip from Sofia to Skopje with guided Old Town walk, border assistance, and time-change logistics. Lunch not included.

“Extremely great service Nick was very polite and professional and has lots of knowledge I enjoyed the trip a lot I Appreciate all the effort”

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10.One-day tour to Skopje from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $302

One-day Skopje trip from Sofia with two licensed guides, Mother Teresa sites, Stone Bridge, Old Bazaar shopping, and free time in Macedonia Square.

“It was a great experience. Highly recommended. The driver was also a tour guide from the Bulgarian side and together with the guide in skopje, I learnt a lot about both Bulgarian and Macedonian history. Nothing negative and all positives about this tour.”

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