Ohrid: Old City Walking Tour with Local Guide

Start Point: Main Square, Ohrid

Walking Tour + Optional Boat Ride (Old traditional boat ride from St Jovan Kaneo to the main square)

Meeting point– main square

Welcome group & brief overview of Ohrid’s history

1. Entree to the old town
2. Robevci House / National Museum
3. Visit to Filigree & Ohrid Ruby Workshop
4. Stop at a family-owned artisan shop ( Filigran and Macedonian Rubin) Demonstration of handmade silver filigree. Learn about Macedonian ruby, found only in this region.
   Short explanation and browsing/shopping opportunity.
5. Church of St. Sophia ( suggestion for entre in this church- 3 euro per person)
   What we will see – 11th-century unique frescoes and Byzantine architecture.
6. Ohrid Pearl Store
   Visit a certified Ohrid pearl family business Filevi.
   Learn the secret tradition of making pearls from Ohrid trout emulsion.
   Presentation + time to browse/shop.
7. Walk up to Ancient Theatre of Ohrid.
8. Short Coffee Break at a nearby café with a view -Samuel’s Fortress- additional-opcional
9. Samuel’s Fortress-outside
10. Panoramic view of Ohrid & lake.
11. Panoramic View at St. Clement’s Monastery (Plaošnik)
12. Walk Down to Church of St. John at Kaneo.
    Scenic descent through pine trees and cobbled paths. Arrive at the iconic clifftop church of Kaneo.
    Photo opportunity with the most famous view in Ohrid.
13. Return to Main Square by walking
    Optional