Pristina Full Day Tour





Description
Pristina is the capital of Kosovo and the cultural, economic, and administrative center of Kosovo with a long history in its locality. According to the nearby archeological foundation, it is estimated that this part has settlements dating back more than ten thousand years. In a full 1 day tour of Pristina, you can visit archeological sites, UNESCO-protected monuments, very old Ottoman sites, narrow stone streets, attractive high-rise buildings, Museums, and the New Born monument, which is becoming a symbol of Kosovo.
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Itinerary
Monastery of Gracanica, a magnificent Orthodox Church built in two old structures by Stefan Milutin in 1321, a triumph of Byzantine architecture and part of the UNESCO-protected Medieval Kosovo Monuments.
The largest ancient archeological site of Ulpiana, a Roman city in the province of Dardania, at the head of the Illyrian tribe of Dardanoi, also known as Justiniana Secunda have been discovered, evidence of Kosovo's ancient past.
Gadime Cave, a limestone cave also known as the Marble Cave. It was accidentally discovered by a villager cutting stone in 1966 and remains largely explored.
Ethnographic Museum and Kosovo National Museum located in a typical house of Ottoman architecture, beautifully equipped with original objects that represent and testify to the ancient past, traditions and the way of life which some of them are still present in the rural part of Kosovo.
Imperial Mosque, being the Fatih Mosque dating back to 1460 during the golden age of Sultan Mehmed II. Its large dome of the ceiling dome crowns a brilliantly painted Arabesque model flower, and otherwise we have the Clock Tower. Then we continue to the Jashar Pasha Mosque a 19th century building. A few meters away from there, is the Bazaar Mosque completed in 1389 making it the oldest building in the city. After visiting these buildings that represent a history from the 14th century
Mother Teresa Boulevard and the monument of the most important political figure of Kosovo Albanians, Ibrahim Rugova honored them with the Saharov Prize of the European Parliament. He played a crucial role during the late 1980s and 1990s in raising the issue of Kosovo Albanians on the international agenda and their cause for independence. On the same boulevard we visit the Monument of Gjergj Kastriot-Skenderbeu (Albanian National Hero) an important military and political figure in Albanian and European history, who resisted the expansion of the Ottoman Empire in Europe and the Balkans during the first half of 14th centry. Walking along Mother Teresa Boulevard we will visit the Mother Teresa Monument, "New Born" monument designed for independence of Kosovo on February 17, 2008, & the "Heroinat" monument dedicated to more than twenty thousand Kosovo Albanian women that suffered violence and death by Serbian military and paramilitary forces during the war in late 1998-1999.
Mother Teresa Cathedral considering it to be one of the largest Catholic Cathedrals in the Balkans. In front of the Cathedral is the public University campus and we end our full tour of Pristina with a visit to the National Library with its unique architecture, looking from a distance it looks like a bird nest built of iron mesh.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up clients at any type of accommodate like hotels, hostels, guest houses, private accommodation in Pristina or Pristina Airport.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
This tour was very informative. Our driver/guide was very knowledgeable and took us to various place including a 14th century Christian Orthodox monastery with magnificent frescoes inside. Then we went to an ancient Roman site called Ulpiana, followed by a tour to the Gadime Cave. He explained in details everything we needed to know and then took us to Pristhina where we did a walking tour. This was a well worthwhile visit and we learned a lot about Pristhina and Kosova in general during and after the war.
Thank you very much, Catherine, for your kind and thoughtful feedback 🌟 We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it informative and worthwhile. It’s wonderful to know that our driver/guide’s knowledge and explanations helped bring the history and culture of Kosovo to life—from the 14th-century monastery and Ulpiana to Gadime Cave and the walking tour of Prishtina. Your appreciation means a lot to our team, as our goal is always to help visitors better understand Prishtina and Kosovo’s rich past, including the more recent history. We’re glad this experience left you with lasting memories and new insights. We hope to welcome you again in the future for more discoveries! 😊
I absolutely loved the tour. The cave & archeological sites were amazing. Had a great stop for food. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. I absolutely recommend this tour.
Thank you, Mia. We're thrilled to hear that you absolutely loved the tour and found the cave and archeological sites amazing. It's great to know that you enjoyed the food stop and that our tour guide Arsim was knowledgeable and friendly. We really appreciate your recommendation!
well organized all worked as expected. good guide, flexible on the itinerary. good tour for a first experience in Kosovo
Thank you, Mathias! It's great to hear that everything was well-organized and worked as expected. It's wonderful to know that it provided a good introduction to Kosovo for a first-time experience. We are glad to here that our guide Bakim Xhemili made the tour exceptional. All the best, Balkan Destination Team!
It was nice, informative, got to see and learn a lot, would recommend. If you are in pristina, would do this tour.
Hello Gary, Thank you for sharing your feedback! It's great to hear that you had a nice and informative experience on the tour in Pristina. It sounds like it was both educational and enjoyable. Your recommendation will surely be helpful to others considering a visiting Prishtina. Kind Regards, Balkan Destination Team!



