Ohrid Scavenger Hunt: Temples, Towers & Tales of Ohrid
Experience the Ohrid Scavenger Hunt adventure in the heart of downtown, where Gradot na svetlinata meets city center excitement. Solve riddles, tackle unique missions, and explore iconic sites like Plaosnik and Samoil Fortress. It is a flexible, interactive walking tour packed with challenges, teamwork, and sightseeing fun.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Ohrid. This top rated Ohrid Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.20 miles and has 8 stops.
Activity Info: Temples, Towers & Tales of Ohrid
Ohrid, known as the Balkanski biser and UNESCO grad, dazzles with it's blend of ancient history and lively festivals along the shores of Ohridsko ezero. Downtown pulses with energy from Staro gradsko jadro to Leten festival Ohrid. Your hunt starts at Plaosnik Archaeological Site. You will solve clues at spots like Ancient Theatre of Lychnidos and Mihajlo Pupin Bell Tower. Expect photo challenges, trivia missions, and quirky local facts on this immersive walking tour. Locals rediscover their city center while visitors dive into Ohrid's hidden gems. The hunt is perfect for anyone seeking adventure—no prior knowledge needed! Compete with friends or family for bragging rights as you explore Gradot na svetlinata together.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Plaosnik Archaeological Site
Hidden among the ruins, Plaosnik pulses with the intellectual and spiritual energy that helped birth the Slavic world. Walk in the footsteps of early scholars and marvel at mosaics that have survived the centuries in the sunlit heart of Ohrid.
House of Krapche
Old Ohrid delights with quirky structures, and this house is no exception! Get ready to spot one of the city’s most distinctive facades, often admired for it's creative take on maximizing space and character. Let us wander to a piece of architectural ingenuity.
Replica Saint Sophia
Prepare to see double! Here stands a miniature marvel that let's you take in a legendary landmark from every angle—even if you only have a minute to spare on your adventure through Ohrid. Spot the details you might miss at full size!
Ancient Theatre of Lychnidos
Step back in time where the drama was once truly live—legends, spectacles, and spectacles both glorious and grim unfolded from these ancient stone seats. The theater remains a cultural heartbeat of Ohrid to this day.
Samoil Fortress
Prepare for breathtaking views from the 'crown' of Ohrid—where walls once stood as witnesses to empires and battles. The fortress is the city’s watchful guardian, full of tales and secrets waiting to be uncovered as you walk these storied ramparts.
Upper Gate of Ohrid
Let us pass through this ancient entryway—where travelers, merchants, and conquerors all took their first steps into Ohrid’s old heart. The stones here tell many stories, layered into the very fabric of the gate.
Mihajlo Pupin Bell Tower
Let us explore a corner where science and history come together! Few cities can claim a gift from a Nobel laureate, but Ohrid is full of surprises. This stop celebrates generosity with a giant chime. Ready to hear the tale come full circle?
Saints Cyril and Methodius Statue
In step with the scholars! This statue honors a pair of creative minds who changed the course of history for a whole region. Their pioneering spirit can still be felt in Ohrid’s stories, songs, and street names.
How the Ohrid Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and gather your team—it is that simple! Use our app to solve riddles, complete photo challenges around Ohrid Downtown, earn points, and climb the leaderboard. Discover city center landmarks while having fun on your schedule!
Earn The Ohrid Scavenger Hunt High Score
Ready for some friendly competition? On the Ohrid Scavenger Hunt each player gets interactive missions—solve riddles at Samoil Fortress or snap creative photos by Saints Cyril and Methodius Statue. Work as a team to rack up points on our leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights across downtown!
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Reviews for Ohrid Scavenger Hunt: Temples, Towers & Tales of Ohrid
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman