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City tour Ohrid

Name: City tour Ohrid
Address: Macedonia

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Neighborhood tours Activities Tours Guided tours Culture & history Castle & palace tours Architecture UNESCO sites Sightseeing Archaeology Rainy-day activities Religious & spiritual activities

Experience the highlights of Ohrid the "Jerusalem of the Balkan" in a couple of hours and get to know the city.

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Highlights

Combined with a guide investigate the ‘Jerusalem of the Balkan’.
Understand the way of life in this ancient city.
Learn about the background of the most popular North Macedonian destination.
Child & Senior discount

Description

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. Located on the steep rock above the shiny blue lake, this church is described by the Dutch writer A. den Doolaard, as the place where heaven and earth meet each other. 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. Interesting fact: Did you know that Ohrid households 365 churches and monasteries dedicated to each day of the year.

Includes

English speaking guide. Confirmation in max. 12 hours and pickup time.

Important Information

Kindly wear comfortable shoes. During warm weather it’s recommended to use sunscreen and bring enough drinking water. At the end you can choose to go back by boat (at own cost), walk back with the guide or explore the city further on your own.