Ohrid: Old Town Guided Walking Tour with Museum Entry
ID: GYG463220-827848
Category:
Country: North Macedonia
Duration:
1 days
Description
During this tour, see some of Ohrid's most beautiful churches, learn briefly about their frescoes and icons, admire the Old Town's traditional architecture, and discover the city's beauty.
Take a guided walking tour through Ohrid's Old Town. See the Lower Gate and parts of an old Roman road, then visit the Church of St. Sophia.
Continue to the Ancient Theatre and the Church of the Holy Mary Perivleptos, which has a stunning view of the fortress.
After a 15-minute walk, visit the archaeological site of Plaosnik and its beautiful newly built Church of St. Kliment.
After a short coffee break, continue through the forest to the Church of St. John the Theologian, also known as Kaneo Church.
Complete the loop by walking along the shores of Lake Ohrid back to the city center.
Highlights
- Learn about fresco painting and see some of the finest Byzantine frescoes
- Learn about the traditional Byzantine icon painting processes
- See how the famous Ohrid Pearl is made
- Take a peek into the paper manufacturing process from the 2nd century BC
- See the printing process on a copy of the famous Gutenberg printing machine
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Entry into the small museum of the Ohrid Pearl is free of charge and included in this tour
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fees for churches or the fortress (3 euros per person)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
