Best Cultural Tours in Ohrid 2025

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 41.83

Enjoy a panoramic boat tour around Ohrid Old Town and learn about its history from your onboard captain. See the Church of Saint Sophia, St John Church on rocks, Church of Saint Clement, Caves of Love, Presidental Villas.

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 126.25

If you are you interested in knowing a bit more about the town situated on the shores of Lake Ohrid, one of the oldest human settlements in Europe, want to feel the place where writing, education and Slavonic culture have spread out from and want to see more than 800 Byzantine-style icons and frescoes, this tour will be ideal. The frescoes are considered one of the most important collections of icons in the world. All of this is located in a natural setting of exceptional, unspoiled beauty in between the Galicica National Park and the Ohrid Lake, inscribed on the World Heritage List of UNESCO. This full day tour of Ohrid and its surrounding sites will remark the best of your visit to Macedonia.

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 74.59

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.

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 159.34

Our distinct 90 km circle tour by land, around one of the world’s oldest and clearest freshwater lakes, inscribed on the World Heritage List of UNESCO, will be touched by both Macedonian and Albanian cultures, customs and attractions. This full day circle tour around Lake Ohrid will give you the opportunity to compare the similarities and diversities of the two countries; chance  to taste some delicious fresh-water fish; witness some great historical and archaeological sites and enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 71.70

"Private City Tour: Discover Ohrid's Hidden Gems" Explore Ohrid's Old Town , capturing stunning photos at iconic spots like St. John at Kaneo, Samuil's Fortress, and the Ancient Theatre. Perfect for history buffs and photography enthusiasts! Welcome to Ohrid, a city rich in history and natural beauty, nestled on the shores of Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia. Today, I’ll be guiding you through some of the most remarkable sites this UNESCO World Heritage city has to offer. Let's begin our journey!

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 47.80

By bus or minivan, you will visit the village of Lin, to experience the true Albanian local way of living. At first you will have the opportunity for a small coffee break. Active yourself with a short walk in this ancient village and optional you will have the opportunity to walk until you explore the ancient roman basilica and the astonishing view around it. We highly recommend to do so! On the way to our next stop, you will visit the bunkers that were built by the communistic regime of Enver Hoxha. This beautiful spot is a perfect place for memorable pictures. Afterwards, the tour will continue to the city of Pogradec. From here on, you will visit the local marketplace, the town park, the boulevard and statues. While walking our guide will provide cultural explanation about the patriarchal and modern differences in the Albanian culture. Before heading back to Ohrid, you will have some free time for lunch and a photo stop will be made at the prehistorical Bay of Bones.

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 178.95

Join this private day trip to Skopje and experience the city, walk around, relax by the river and visit the most notable sights that this amazing city has to offer.

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 70.51

Lake Ohrid Full-Day Boat Tour with Vik Experience Spend a full day exploring the beauty and history of Lake Ohrid on this all-inclusive boat trip. Visit the prehistoric Bay of Bones, the traditional village of Trpejca, and the 9th-century Monastery of Saint Naum. Take a peaceful rowing boat ride to the springs of Naum, known for their crystal-clear waters. Enjoy a Macedonian grill lunch at a unique lakeside location and relax on a private beach accessible only by boat. Includes the best English and Dutch-speaking guides, unlimited drinks, Bay of Bones entrance, and BBQ lunch. Family-friendly with discounts for children. Duration: 08:30–16:30 What’s Included -Best English and Dutch-speaking guides of Ohrid -Entrance fee to Bay of Bones Museum -Macedonian barbecue lunch at a lakeside restaurant -Unlimited drinks -Time to swim and relax on a private beach - Pick up and return to hotel Family discounts for children Culture, nature, and relaxation in one unforgettable day!

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 209.61

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, Skopje Fortress, Matka Canyon, the Museum of National Struggle of Macedonia, and much more.

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 257.78

In one day, we will be able to experience a piece of the culture and natural beauty of both Albania and Greece. We will explore Korca in Albania and Kastoria in Greece, two beautiful and very different towns. Our first stop for the day will be the town of Korca, a small town, that is turning out to be one modern town in Albania, while the traces of communist isolation are still visible. We will be able to visit the Museum of Medival art, with some of the most beautiful preserved Medival objects from the surrounding. After the Korca sightseeing, we will continue our way to Greece in the town of Kastoria. Kastoria lies on the shores of the Orestiada lake, where you can see the most beautiful scenes of pelicans and cormorants swimming around. You can have lunch or a coffee break in some of the restaurants and cafes on the lake shores. We have a chance to visit the Cave of the Dragon on a guided tour. If the weather allows it, we can make the return trip through Galichica National Park.

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 23.90

Ohrid is fully decorated with historical, cultural and religious gems. Some of these remaining’s dates back from the antiquity. With her specific architecture Ohrid attracts a growing number of tourists each year, but as an alternative destination still remains calm. Since 1979, the old city and the lake of Ohrid are both listed as UNESCO world heritage. During this city tour you will visit various highlights, such as the statue of St. Kliment, the boulevard, the 13th century church of St. Sofija, amphitheater and many more. After a coffee break you will further explore the vibrant old city, until you reach the world-famous church St. John Kaneo. Our guide will enlighten your knowledge with the magnificent stories of the city. Optional: at the end you can choose to go back by boat, walk back with the guide or explore the city further on your own.

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 83.65

The goal of this tour is to cycle around the lake of Ohrid, which is 94 km long! I encountered a dozen different idyllic (fishing) villages, ancient historical remains, and pure nature in 2 countries, North-Macedonia and Albania. On the road, many photo stops and breaks will be made, for example, in the National Park of Galicica, Lin, Pogradec, Radozda, Struga, and many more, where you will have the chance to make astonishing pictures. Your adventure starts in the city of Ohrid at 09:00, where your e-bike and gear are waiting. Bike until you reach the Albanian border and arrive in the town of Pogradec, where you will take a break and enjoy your lunch. From Pogradec, cycle back to North Macedonia. After passing the border again, you will go via Struga to the starting point in Ohrid, where your transfer will bring you back to your pickup point.

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 194.59

Explore and visit the nearest towns across the border in Albania from Ohrid, including one of probably the most rural and undeveloped areas, in Europe. Pogradec, a beautiful town on the shores of the Ohrid Lake; Korcha, a town that collides on the path of the history and modern; and Pustec, the natural untouched shore of the Prespa Lake, separated from the crowded busy world.

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 50.19

In the heart of the city of Struga, our first stop will be at the local market. Here you can taste different products which are produced in the gardens of the local residents. After visiting the formation of the river and the city center, enter the Nezlobinski Museum, where you behold a unique representation of the flora and fauna heritage of the whole Ohrid region. Before leaving Struga, you will visit the Brother’s Miladinovci memorial house. The journey continues to the self-proclaimed independent region of Vevchani. At first you will cool down at the colorful springs of Vevchani, where the water flows fresh from the mountains. This water quenches the thirst of thousands of people and is drinkable at the springs. After you will have free time to explore this idyllic and proud village or / and taste a local meal in the famous restaurant of Kutmichevica while enjoying the view of the village and valley.

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 53.78

Visit North Macedonia’s most prestigious monastery, which is located deep in the forest. A medieval place where monks isolate themselves from the rest of the modern world, so they can devote themselves entirely to their faith. The monastery households the biggest and finest wood-carved iconostases in the world. According to legends this iconostasis is a source of many ancient secrets. After some free time and optional lunch, you continue the journey towards the Duff Waterfalls. While entering the Natural Park of Mavrovo, which is the biggest in the whole Balkan, the path will lead you to the village of Rostushe and the canyon of the Rostushka river. At some points this canyon has a stunning dept of 100 meters. While enjoying this short walk, our guide will provide you astonishing tales about the flora and fauna of the National Park of Mavrovo. Did you know that Macedonia is mentioned several times in the bible, therefore households a big concentration of churches and monasteries.