Pristina Tours

Take in the highlights in and around Pristina, Kosovo’s capital and largest city, on this full-day tour. Learn more about Kosovo’s troubled history and fight for independence as you visit the Battle of Kosovo monument, admire the UNESCO-listed Gračanica Monastery, and explore the ancient ruins of Ulpiana. Back in the city, see landmarks including Mother Teresa Square, the Fatih Mosque, and the 'New Born' monument; and visit the Ethnographic Museum.

Head for Peja, the largest city in western Kosovo at the foot of the rugova mountains and gorges. Join the waterfall of the White Drin, walk to the summit where you will reach the caves "Sleeping Beauty" for an interior visit galleries carved for centuries by the force of the water. (20 minutes walk) Visit the Patriarchal Monastery of Peja, one of the strongholds of the Orthodox religion in the region. Admire its many well preserved frescoes as well as the calm and serene atmosphere present in this place. Guided tour of the charming town of Peja and its Ethnological Museum where you will immerse yourself in the traditional life of the twentieth century kosovars.

The combined tour of Kosovo will provide you with a rich experience of the Kosovo history (past and recent), religious and historical monuments, traditions, and beautiful landscapes on the way. Prishtina is capital of Kosovo with 350-400 000 inhabitants, and also a University City with over 50 000 students from throughout the country. Pristina is a political, economic, cultural, and diplomatic center of Kosovo. It is very dynamic city, with bright and positive youth, with many cultural, arts, urban and sport events held in the town through the year. Visit to Gracanica Monastery Unesco site built in 1321 Prizren, situated in the south of Kosovo, is a beautiful and one of the oldest towns in Kosovo, known for its ancient history, the rich cultural and religious heritage, traditional handicraft shops, variety of festivals, film, music, art etc. It is the most multiethnic, multi religious and multicultural city of Kosovo.

Visit a city that’s vibrant with culture and history on a full-day, small-group trip from Pristina to Prizren. Visiting Prizren on a day trip is a challenge without a private vehicle, but this excursion combines tours and transport so you won’t miss out. Enjoy a mix of guide-led tours and free time to explore, with round-trip transport and tips on what to see.

Discover Prishtina, the vibrant capital of Kosovo, on a full-day tour that takes in all the highlights. Visit landmarks such as Skenderbeg Square, Mother Teresa square, and the Imperial Mosque; learn about Kosavan history at the Kosovo Museum; browse the stalls of the old bazaar; and admire the views from Mother Teresa Cathedral. After lunch (own expense), head out of the city to visit the archaeological site of Ulpiana and Gadima Cave.

We will pick you up at your hotel, early in the morning, at 7:30am, and we head to Morina Pass Border checkpoint, which is located between Kukes and Prizren. After we arrive in Prizren, we visit the Fortress over the town hill, (appropriate footwear recommended). Next, we visit the Museum of the League of Prizren and pass by another important landmark for the locals and in the same time a touristic destination, the Mehmet Pasha Hamam, an old Turkish bath. Next, we will take a walk through Carshia e Vjeter, and admire old architectural buildings such as Sinan Pasha Mosque, St George Orthodox Cathedral, and many traditional small shops. Later, we pass through Prizren’s stone bridge, between 15th and 16th centuries, which is on the way to "Tek Syla" restaurant, which is known for its grilled specialties. We finish here the tour to let you enjoy a tasty lunch of grilled Kosovo specialties here. After lunch, we will continue our journey to Tirana, where our trip ends up there.

Culture and History in the western part of Kosovo, Learn more about the history and culture of Kosovo

Head towards Gračanica, a Serbian village 10 minutes from Pristina known for its UNESCO-listed Monastery. Head towards the Visoki Decani Monastery. Monument dating from the 14th century and listed as a UNESCO heritage, you can admire these frescoes which constitute one of the summits of Serbian art, powerfully inspired by Byzantine art, in particular by the Church of the Savior of Constantinople . Visit the Patriarchal Monastery of Peja, one of the strongholds of the Orthodox religion in the region. Admire its many well-preserved frescoes and the calm and serene atmosphere present in this place.

This Culture & History tour in Kosovo is an unique experience for visitors who want to be able to enjoy a mix of different city site visits within Kosovo, including Prishtina (the capital of Kosovo), Prizren, Gjakova and Peja. This tour includes most of the historical and cultural sites, combined with visits to archaeological sites and into the marble Cave. The rich ancient to recent history of Kosovo, its culture and traditional cuisine, the architecture and different old religious sites, will make an unforgettable visit to any guest with a desire and interest to explore Kosovo in many ways. Even though a small country in Europe, Kosovo has a very long tradition in hospitality, and we make our best to make you feel impressed while staying with us. This tour includes a full time licensed private tour guide, accommodation in a very good 3* Hotels (inc. breakfasts) and comfortable transport during the whole tour. You let us know for any specifics, and we take care of the rest.

We start our adventure in welcoming Kosovo, at the heart of the Balkans, walking & exploring the most notable’s sights for several days. In Kosovo the influence of east and west is intertwined, Christianity coexists with Islam. A place with a difficult history that was ruled by the Roman Empire, various Byzantine kingdoms and the Ottoman Empire. After World War remained under the rule of Yugoslavia till 1999, when after the NATO bombing came under the international protectorate. From 2008, Kosovo is an independent state. Since the ancient times until the middle ages, it was known as Dardania and included the territories of Northern Macedonia and Southern Serbia today. Kosovo is a country of geographical and cultural contrasts with a thousand years old diverse cultural heritage. There are nearly 11,000 km² and around 1.8 million inhabitants, a mixed population of which the majority are ethnic Albanians.

Explore the history and cultural past of Pristina during this half-day, guided walking tour that covers influences from the Ottoman period and medieval and modern times. Wander the city along Mother Teresa Boulevard to see the Albanian Hero (Skanderbeg) statue and learn about George Kastrioti who thwarted several Turkish invasions. Visit the ancient Faith Mosque built in 1461 and look up at its blue and white domed and tiled ceilings.

Great canyon is one of the biggest cave systems in the region and certainly the biggest in Kosovo and is one of the must see natural wonders of Kosovo. Located in magnificent Rugova Canyon, 8km from city center of Peja-known as a heaven for outdoor activities. Number 12-ve on the world list of the highest caves.

Join Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, the youngest country in Europe, and start your panoramic tour of an effervescent and ever-changing city. Explore the political and economic capital of Kosovo where you will discover an unprecedented architectural contrast in Europe Head towards the waterfalls of Mirusha, beautiful natural and unique place in Kosovo. Make a stop in the city of Rahovec famous for its vineyards. Discover the wine world of Kosovo by tasting several local wines recognized internationally

To come in Kosovo, you should definitely try the traditional Rugova foods, they are old rich and popular food all over the world, these foods have their own tradition and culture!

Imbibe the heritage of this open museum city, where you can see many 15th and 16th century Ottoman time mosques, 14th and 15th century Orthodox churches (UNESCO list), a 19th century Catholic cathedral, the old city center, the stone bridge & fountains and a beautiful fortress from where you can see the spectacular city skyline.

In the field of tourism we have experience more than 12 years. We are quickly, quality and flexible for our guests that always they had wonderful tours with us.

Visit and feel capital of the newest country in Europe and its monuments. Enjoy the view of the monuments that have kept their origin for centuries, by exploring the most visited cultural, historical and natural sites in Prishtina and its monuments outside the city. . Pristina (and its monuments outside the city) - City center walk, University Campus, National Library, National Gallery, Mother Teresa Cathedral, Newborn Monument, Monument of Heroines, Mother Teresa Boulevard - Statue of Skanderbeg (National Albanian Hero), Statue of Ibrahim Rugova (Historical President of Kosovo), Monument of brotherhood; Prishtina old part of the city - Bazaar, Jashar Pasha Mosque, Clock Tower, Sulltan Mehmet Fatih - Big Mosque, Hamam (Public bath from Ottoman Empire), Ethnological Museum of Kosova. Sultan Murat Tomb. Monument of Battle of Kosovo of 1389; Gracanica Orthodox Monastery (UNESCO site), Ulpiana Ancient City, Marble Cave and visit to Bear Sanctuary Park to see about 20 brown bears. .

The old architecture of the city of Prizren, the castle at the top, the river that cuts through the middle, the old fountain square, the mosques, churches and Ottoman style public bath building are some of what make this city the pearl of Kosovo. This full day quality tour of Prizren will be an unforgettable experience for the visitors.

Gjakova is a city very rich in culture, heritage and history and is one the most visited cities in Kosovo, offering to the visitors a unique experience. The walking and sightseeing through the beautiful streets of Gjakova, museums, old stone houses, the hypnotic vibes of historic cobblestone paved streets of the old Grand Bazaar and the general relaxed ambience of the area are cherished and appreciated by everyone who visits here. Valbona valley (north Albania, only 1h 20min drive from Gjakova), with its mountainous terrain, alpine landscapes, glacial springs, deep depressions, various rock formations, waterfalls, and with very remote areas which have a large preserved ecosystem all of which is primarily untouched with pure quality, is the centrepiece of what has been referred to as the Albanian Miracle of the Alps. This Tour will give you the best opportunity to explore the History & Culture and by ending it with an Adventure.

If you seek extraordinary journeys through ancient mountains with mesmerizing views then look no further. Init Experience was born out of the desire to share our passion for hiking through unspoiled hills and mountains, cities brimming with youthful energy and villages full of character that make Kosovo one of the most unique places to visit. If nature is what you're after, then think of virgin mountains, wild trails, stunning rivers and lakes, lush forests and mighty peaks, and you'll get a good idea of what awaits. If you want to mix it with a city adventure, then we've got you covered too. Prishtina, the capital of Kosovo, boasts a great food scene, a lively nightlife, and coffee culture, and it's recent and ancient history means that every corner of the city tells an exciting story. We're locals, born and raised here and we want you to have the best experience when visiting our welcoming country.

Gjakova is a city very rich in culture, heritage and history and is one the most visited cities in Kosovo, offering to the visitors a unique experience. The walking and sightseeing through the beautiful streets of Gjakova, museums, old stone houses, the hypnotic vibes of historic cobblestone paved streets of the old Grand Bazaar and the general relaxed ambience of the area are cherished and appreciated by everyone who visits here. This half day quality tour of the city will be an unforgettable experience for the visitors.

The beautiful city of Prishtina is the capital of Kosovo. Kosovo is a beautiful country with great landscapes. It has recently been declared a state and it’s the newest in Balkans. Visit the NEWBORN typographic sculpture which is built as a result of Kosovo’s freedom. It is meant to be painted each year to represent another year of freedom. Learn the troubling history of Prishtina. Then we will head towards the National Library of Kosovo, which is built in a prison-like theme to show that even though Kosovo was conquered so many years now it is looking towards the future, as the books are the future of every nation. Moreover, we are going to explore the Carshia mosque and see it’s beauty. After that, we will head towards the Ethnographic Museum. Even though Kosovo is considered a Muslim country, a cathedral is built for the minority of the Orthodox Community, and it’s an important landmark. Visit the second Scanderbeg Square in the world, which is located in Kosovo.

Leave your own track at Accursed Mountains national park, unique and fun experience for your family and friends.

Gjakova and Prizren are two cities very rich in culture, heritage and history and are the most visited cities in Kosovo, offering to the visitors a unique experience. The walking and sightseeing through the beautiful streets of Gjakova, museums, old stone houses, the hypnotic vibes of historic cobblestone paved streets of the old Grand Bazaar and the general relaxed ambience of the area are cherished and appreciated by everyone who visits there. The old architecture of the city of Prizren, the castle at the top, the river that cuts through the middle, the old fountain square, the mosques, churches and Ottoman style public bath building are what make this city the pearl of Kosovo. This full day quality tour of both cities will be an unforgettable experience for the visitors.