Top 15 Albania Castle Tours

1.From Tirana: Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar & Sari Salltik View

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,171 reviews · 8 hours · from $23Our pick

Travel from Tirana to the Sari Salltik cave shrine and historic Kruja with an English-speaking guide. Expect mountain views, Skanderbeg stories, castle walls, museums, crafts and about two hours of free time. Guides such as Bledi, Noel, Ervin and Paola are known for clear explanations and good humor.

“Very nice! Very nice your guide with great humor and knowledge bases, we enjoyed that a lot!”

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2.From Durres/Golem: Kruja Castle & Old Bazaar Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,317 reviews · 6 hours · from $27

Travel from Durres or Golem to Kruja with an English-speaking guide such as Oresti, Dion, or Luisa. Explore the castle, Skanderbeg Museum, and Old Bazaar, then enjoy free time for food, photos, and local shopping. Transport, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included.

“It was really nice with Abrim.He guided us to the Kruja castle took photos and was on time.It was absolutely correct timing not too much and not less for an afternoon trip.You can book it if you want an afternoon trip.Kruja is indeed a great castle and in case you like souvenirs then please buy from old bazar.They are unique”

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3.Saranda: Lekursi Castle, Blue Eye, Gjirokaster, & More Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 884 reviews · 9 hours · from $47

Travel from Saranda in a comfortable Mercedes Vito with English-speaking guide Ilir. In nine hours, you’ll see Lekursi Castle, Mesopotam Monastery, the Blue Eye, an Ottoman bridge, communist-era bunkers, and Gjirokaster, with time for photos and lunch.

“llir introduced a lot about the country which help me know more. The journey is happy and full of surprise. Personally, I think Gjirokaster is the most worthwhile spot to visit in Albania. So 100 percent recommend for other tourist.”

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4.Berat city UNESCO tour, the Castle & Belshi lake- From Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 804 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $12Best value

Travel from Tirana to Berat with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Belshi Lake before exploring the lived-in castle, Byzantine churches, Gorica Bridge, and Mangalemi. Guides such as Paola, Klajdi, Arber, and Fjona have earned strong praise. Expect a full day and some steep cobblestones.

“We really enjoyed our visit to Berat, our guide Klajdi was very knowledgeable and recommended delicious restaurants around the town.”

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5.Sarande: Blue Eye Spring and Lekursi Castle Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 798 reviews · 4 hours · from $30

Join Ledjon, Anna, or Ludjine for a four-hour trip from central Sarande to the cold, clear Blue Eye spring and Lekursi Castle. You’ll have time for photos, a short walk, a seasonal tourist train ride, and sunset views over Corfu, Ksamil, Lake Butrint, and the Ionian Sea.

“Guide was lovely and very knowledgeable, gorgeous places to visit”

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6.Daily Trip To:Blue Eye,Monastery,Gjirokaster&Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 665 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

From Sarandë or Ksamil, a small group of up to eight people visits the Blue Eye, St. Nicholas Monastery, Gjirokastër, and Lëkurësi Castle in eight hours. English and Greek-speaking guides, including Ilmi, lead the day in a comfortable Mercedes minivan with time for both guided visits and independent exploring.

“The guide was excellent in communicating the travel itinerary and the details of the places that we visited. The car was big and comfortable during the journey. Worth the trip and this guided tour is highly recommended to the future travelers.”

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7.Durres/Golem: Kruja Castle & Bazaar with Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 632 reviews · 5 hours · from $27

Travel by air-conditioned van from Durrës or Golem to Kruja for a guided castle visit, time in the old bazaar, mountain views, and a lunch stop at your own expense. Guides including Gledi, Afrim, Redjon, and Dion add local stories, food tips, and easy WhatsApp coordination.

“Despite the bad weather, it turned out to be a really good day. Our guide was very knowledgeable, with great communication from start to finish. The hotel pick-up and drop-off were super convenient, and the tour was interesting, informative, and fun it even kept our teenage sons engaged the whole time. The tour lasts about 5–6 hours, covers all the key spots, and gives enough time for the two museums. Great value for money, and we also enjoyed lunch at Panorama Hotel. Highly recommended thank you !”

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8.Kruja castle, the old Bazaar & Sarisalltik- Departure from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 592 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $24

Travel from Tirana to Sari Salltik and historic Kruja with an English-speaking guide such as Ervin, Bledi, or Klajdi. Expect mountain views, a Bektashi shrine, Kruja Castle, the Old Bazaar, free time for lunch and shopping, and hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Great fun and very interesting with our guide Bledi. He's a wealth of knowledge, funny, and very personable.”

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9.Tirana/Durres: Berat Castle & OldCity (By Day/Sunset Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 357 reviews · 8 hours · from $22

Spend about eight hours exploring Berat with an English-speaking guide such as Mentor, Jeffry, Erind, or Juli. Walk through the UNESCO-listed castle, Mangalem, Gorica, and the Thousand Windows quarter, then enjoy free time and an optional traditional meal before returning at night.

“The trip to Berat was amazing especially with our driver and guide Mentor. He was very friendly, explained everything and also was also very helpful in getting me the right bus to reach the airport.”

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10.Best of Saranda: Blue Eye, Butrint, Ksamil & Lekuresi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 300 reviews · 6 hours · from $57

From Saranda, an English-speaking guide takes you to Lekuresi Castle, the Blue Eye Spring, Butrint National Park, and Ksamil in six hours. Expect a mix of ancient ruins, mountain roads, sea views, and a short chance to swim. Guides may include Elvis, Mara, Fedele, or Klajdi.

“Amazing trip! Our tour guide (Fendele) was very friendly, helpful and provided all requested info, the places we visited worthed every single secunde of our time and all in all our expectations were by far exceeded. We highly recommend the trio and the agency!”

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11.Sarande: Blue Eye Kayak and walking tour & Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 278 reviews · 4h 30m · from $45

Join Ledjon or Ana from OpenTour Albania for a half-day trip from Saranda to Lekursi Castle and the Blue Eye. You’ll kayak for about 80 minutes, swim or relax, then walk to the spring. Expect a comfortable van, clear history, free time, and cold water after kayaking.

“The tour was very informative and interesting, the kayaking was fun and something different for an excursion. We had plenty free time within the tour to do our own exploring and take pictures too.”

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12.1-Day Tour in Blue Eye, Monastery, Gjirokaster and Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $44

Travel from Saranda in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, visiting the Mesopot monastery, Blue Eye spring, UNESCO-listed Gjirokaster, and Lekursi Castle. Small groups of up to eight keep the day friendly and flexible, with free time at the main sights.

“Good value trip with friendly guide who gave a little information about each place we visited. Just the right balance of time allocated. Perhaps 30 minutes extra in Gjirokaster but still enough time to visit the castle, have some lunch and grab a souvenir.”

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13.From Tirana: Krujë Day Trip with Krujë Castle & Old Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Travel from Tirana to Krujë with an English-speaking guide such as Besmiri, Frenki, Antigona, or Eraldo. Explore the castle and Skanderbeg Museum, shop the handmade goods of the Old Bazaar, and take in mountain views from Sari Salltik Shrine. Audio guides are available in five languages.

“Fantastic Kruja Tour with Discover Albania Our tour of Kruja with Discover Albania was exceptional. Antigona, our guide, was knowledgeable and passionate, making history come alive with her stories. The tour was well-organized, hitting all the key sights without feeling rushed. Highly recommend Discover Albania for a truly memorable experience.”

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14.Ksamil Blue Eye and Saranda Day Tour from Tirana Durres Golem

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · 14 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $60

Travel south from Tirana, Durrës, or Golem to Saranda, the beaches of Ksamil, and the Blue Eye freshwater spring. English-speaking guides such as Beni, Andreas, and Artol lead the day, which can run 14 to 16 hours and includes a long bus ride.

“Pick up was on time. Good amount of time spent at each stop. Tour guide Beni was very friendly and accommodating. Trip was enjoyable- would recommend.”

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15.“Pëllumbas Cave, Erzeni Canyon & Petrelë Fortress Excursion”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $95

Join guide Klejdi for an eight-hour small-group trip from Tirana to Pëllumbas Cave, Erzeni Canyon, and Petrelë Castle. Expect a real hike, a 360-meter cave, local food at your own cost, and an optional zip line. English, French, Italian, and Albanian are available.

“It was a perfect organized and exceptional day trip. Kleinje has a profound knowledge about Albania, history and nature! We learned a lot about the country during a hike through a wonderful landscape. We highly recommend this tour with Kleinje!”

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