Ohrid Boat Tour: Explore Historic Landmarks

Experience a breathtaking boat tour around Ohrid Old Town and discover its rich history with insights from your onboard captain. Marvel at the Church of Saint Sophia, St. John Church perched on the rocks, Church of Saint Clement, the enchanting Caves of Love, and the Presidential Villas.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Saint Sophia - The Church of St. Sophia, renowned for its medieval architecture and frescoes, stands as one of Macedonia’s most significant monuments. Originally constructed in the 9th century, the current structure is a reconstruction from the 11th century, with the courtyard added in the 14th century. During the latter half of the 15th century,…
What's Included
  • 1 Hour Panoramic Boat Tour
  • Bottled water
  • Historical and Cultural info
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • Pick up service
Location
Кеј Македонија 2
Кеј Македонија
The meeting point is in front of restaurant Belvedere
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tola_i
Dec 13, 2025
Would Recommend - This was a really great boat tour, I would definitely recommend!! Nikola’s communication is great, and he’s a very attentive guide. He gave us great information about the history of the Balkans, and even recommended a great restaurant for dinner
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Maestralia
Oct 30, 2025
Excellent experience - Excellent boat tour. Nikola is great, explains a lot regarding the area, he is really an expert at what he does. Very friendly and professional at the same time. I suggest him 100% .
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Jet20022619775
Oct 13, 2025
Private boat tour with friends - We went on a boat trip with 6 friends and had an amazing day with Nikola. He is knowledgeable about the area, funny and relaxed. We officially booked a 6,5 hour private boat tour but we at least sped 8,5 hours on the water. There was no rush with Nikola and we had a great day.
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Imranhaseebh
Oct 11, 2025
Amazing Family Tour with the Best Guide - We had an absolutely amazing experience with Nikola at Lake Ohrid! I went with my whole family, and from start to finish, everything was seamless. Nikola was a fantastic communicator — he picked us up very close to our hotel, which made things incredibly easy and stress-free. He’s a truly exceptional tour guide: knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the area. Every stop along the way came to life through his explanations and stories. We learned so much about the history and beauty of Lake Ohrid while still feeling relaxed and entertained. Nikola went above and beyond to make sure we had a memorable day, and he succeeded — it was one of the highlights of our trip. I would highly recommend him to anyone visiting the area. You won’t find a better guide!
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660zachr
Oct 5, 2025
Learn, laugh, and enjoy the magnificent beauty of lake Ohrid - Incredible tour! Nicola shared his deep knowledge of Ohrid and its surrounds with us as we asked dozens of questions. We laughed, learnt, and enjoyed the magnificent beauty of the lake. I would highly recommend this tour. Thanks Nicola!
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Ian
Sep 26, 2025
Very nice experience - Very good and friendly guide! He knew a lot about the lake and the history around it. He also answered all other questions with great passion. We really enjoyed the boat trip!
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Justine_c
Sep 22, 2025
Must do in Ohrid - Fantastic experience. Thank you so much Nikola! I was solo but he still ran the boat and did not cancel. Really appreciate it when that happens for a solo traveler
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Elsa
Sep 7, 2025
Lake Ohrid cruise—yes! - Excellent guide, very informative and helpful. Beautiful scenery and learned a lot of history in a lovely setting. Would do it again!
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988jonm
Aug 28, 2025
Highly recommended boat tour company - We booked an all day boat your of Ohrid. I was impressed that I was immediately messaged by Nikola to thank me for my booking and offering any help he could be. We were really looking forward to spending the day on the lake but the wind became too strong with weather warnings. I was contacted by Nikola before I awoke to keep me updated and, when it became obvious the weather was not going to improve, he actioned my cancellation and refund immediately. We were leaving the following afternoon so I asked if he could squeeze us in for a short (2 hour) private tour, which he sorted for me straight away. We had a lovely 2 hours with our captain, Nesh, who made us so relaxed and unhurried when we stopped to swim.
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Jmk-pittsburgh
Oct 14, 2025
Disappointing - My wife and I booked the eastern shore trip to St. Naum Monastery which includes stops @ the Bay of Bones Museum and the Church of Mother Mary at Zaum. I booked it for €75 euro each which is high. I had read that you can walk up to boats at the pier and get the trip for €25 each. I chose to pay the premium because of B & F’s great reviews on TA, Nikola supposedly speaks great English and their boats looked very nice. I was also worried that there might not be many boats operating in mid-October. There was a miscommunication about the trip as Nikola thought I was interested in a private trip as opposed to a shared trip. (Seems like a website problem as I definitely submitted a request for the shared option.) On the morning of the trip he re-booked me with another boat. It was pretty bad - loud heavy metal music and a group of pensioners passing around a liter of cheap beer. It turned out that they put us on the wrong boat because it was an express to the monastery. They dropped us off at the Bay of Bones and another boat picked us up from there. Boat number 2 was fine and the captain was very good. Nikola dropped the price to €25 each which was sporting of him, but it’s also the going rate for the trip from what I could determine. I rated them a 3 because we ended up getting the trip we booked at a reasonable rate despite all the confusion. I do not recommend booking with them, though, as they charge premium prices and you could be traveling with anybody.
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up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).