Skopje: Roma Capitol Shutka and Aqueduct Guided Tour with Coffee
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A “Multi - Cultural” attraction of Skopje. Shutka is a tour of a unique every day. It is filled with smiling faces, loud locals, dogs, cats, sheep, goats, and horses everywhere on the streets. A vivid experience of Roma in the Macedonian everyday. The streets in Shutka named after Walt Disney, Che Guevara, and Garcia Lorca are bustling. At the center is a sprawling bazaar where vendors hawk tracksuits, sneakers, and home goods, mostly imported from Turkey and China. Going to Shutka on this tour will bring you a different perspective on life. In this world full of excitement and consumption, some people need good weather and sun, but most of all, they need friends and to be together. We’ll visit the Skopje Aqueduct at the end. A very interesting archaeological site. It dates back to the time of the ancient period of the Roman Empire or the medieval period of the Empire, in the time of the Emperor Justinian I, from 527 – 554. That is why it is called Justinians Aqueduct.
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Sung in many songs, shown in dozens of films, told in countless stories, Shutka in Skopje is unique. In Europe live 12 million Roma – the continent’s largest minority –some 10.000 are in Skopje. The streets in Shutka named after Walt Disney, Che Guevara, and Garcia Lorca are bustling. At the center is a sprawling bazaar where vendors hawk tracksuits, sneakers, and home goods, mostly imported from Turkey and China. Going to Shutka on this tour will bring you a different perspective on life. In this world full of excitement and consumption, some people need good weather and sun, but most of all, they need friends and to be together. The municipality is the only local administrative unit in the world to have adopted Romani as an official language. There are Roma members of the parliament and high-level officials serving in the government.
A very interesting archaeological site. It is considered that it dates back to the time of the ancient period of the Roman Empire or the medieval period of the Empire, in the time of the Emperor Justinian I, from 527 – 554. That is why it is called Justinians Aqueduct.
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Pick up by car!
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
My husband and I took this tour recently while we were lucky enough to be undertaking a one month trip around the Balkans. Out of all our plans and scheduled excursions, this was the one we were most excited for and it exceeded our high expectations. Anyone familiar with looking at Viator or GetYourGuide knows the feelings of scrolling through hundreds of variations of the same experiences. This tour immediately jumped out as a unique opportunity. As a history teacher, I had a very vague awareness of the Roma people, but many of the sources I have seen have been colored by prejudice and ignorance. Having the opportunity to walk through a vibrant neighborhood characterized by a strong sense of community gave us a much better sense of the history of the Roma people and the richness of their culture. The tour was planned and led impeccably. The groups are small and designed to allow people to visit in a respectful way. The passion that Vojislav has for the local Roma community and for helping dispel some of the negative ideas that have permeated society is apparent. He clearly has strong connections within the community that wouldn’t be possible with a guide from some generic tour company. The coffee was incredible and the burek was absolutely mind blowing. We are so grateful to Vojislav for creating such a unique opportunity and for sharing it with us. In my mind, this is what travel is all about: learning about others, dispelling false narratives, and taking some of the valuable lessons you learn back home. This experience will stay with me long after we get home and unpack our bags.
Guide was very knowledgeable and able to answer all of our distracting questions! Great lemonade, too!
