Ohrid Guided Tour - Get to know Ohrid Old Town with local expert
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Ohrid Guided Tour – Get to know Ohrid Old Town with local expert
Welcome to Ohrid Old Town — Where Every Stone Tells a Story
Let’s take a slow stroll, not as a tourist, but as someone who belongs here. Imagine cobbled streets that echo with centuries of footsteps, Byzantine churches hidden in leafy corners, and the tranquil shimmer of Lake Ohrid just a few steps away. That’s the magic of Ohrid Old Town — and we locals don’t just walk through it, we live with it.
Itinerary duration: 2.5 – 3 hrs
Meeting point: St Clement Monument Ohrid Start Your Day at the Main Square
First stop:
Our first stop is at Lower Gate – The Gateway to the Past
Second stop:
The Robevi House (House of the Robev Family) is one of Ohrid’s most famous 19th‑century houses, a protected cultural monument. (Entry not Included)
Third stop:
National Workshop for Handmade Paper (Paper Museum / Workshop) in Ohrid-One of the special features is that they have a Gutenberg-style press (or a replica) that is still functional. It’s one of the few in the world still in use. (Entry Included)
Fourth stop:
Meet with the Macedonian Ruby
Fifth story:
Church of Saint Sophia; Ohrid is called the Jerusalem of the Balkans – find out why. (Entry Included)
Sixt stop:
Ohrid Perls – the simbol of the city
Seventh stop:
On your way down, stop by the Ancient Theatre
Eighth stop:
Panoramic View: continue towards Plaošnik, where history layers itself beautifully. Here you’ll find the restored Church of St. Clement. (Entry not included)
Ninth Stop:
Magic at Kaneo
Tenth Stop:
Take the scenic toward Church of St. John at Kaneo, the iconic cliffside church that’s graced a thousand postcards. But no photo does it justice – the view over Lake Ohrid here is simply unforgettable.
Walk the Ohrid boardwalk from Kaneo to the city center – a peaceful stroll over the water, or use some local boats to the center (boat ride not included)
Reach the host for additional information.