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Top 15 Albania Castle Tours

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From Tirana: Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar & Sari Salltik View - The steep road to Sari Salltik
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From Tirana: Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar & Sari Salltik View

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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From Durres/Golem: Kruja Castle & Old Bazaar Day Tour - First look at Kruja from its hilltop setting
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From Durres/Golem: Kruja Castle & Old Bazaar Day Tour

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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Saranda: Lekursi Castle, Blue Eye, Gjirokaster, & More Tour - Mesopotam Monastery adds an unusual religious story
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Saranda: Lekursi Castle, Blue Eye, Gjirokaster, & More Tour

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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Berat city UNESCO tour, the Castle & Belshi lake- From Tirana - Belshi Lake gives the morning a quiet start
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Berat city UNESCO tour, the Castle & Belshi lake- From Tirana

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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Sarande: Blue Eye Spring and Lekursi Castle Sunset Tour - The ride from central Sarande to the Blue Eye
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Sarande: Blue Eye Spring and Lekursi Castle Sunset Tour

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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Daily Trip To:Blue Eye,Monastery,Gjirokaster&Lekursi Castle - St. Nicholas Monastery at Mesopotam
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Daily Trip To:Blue Eye,Monastery,Gjirokaster&Lekursi Castle

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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Durres/Golem: Kruja Castle & Bazaar with Traditional Lunch - The 70-minute drive from Durrës or Golem
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Durres/Golem: Kruja Castle & Bazaar with Traditional Lunch

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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Kruja castle, the old Bazaar & Sarisalltik- Departure from Tirana - The climb to Sari Salltik and its Bektashi meaning
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Kruja castle, the old Bazaar & Sarisalltik- Departure from Tirana

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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Tirana/Durres: Berat Castle & OldCity (By Day/Sunset Tour) - Pickup from Tirana, Durres, or Golem
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Tirana/Durres: Berat Castle & OldCity (By Day/Sunset Tour)

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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Best of Saranda: Blue Eye, Butrint, Ksamil & Lekuresi Castle - The Blue Eye Spring and its cold, clear water
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Best of Saranda: Blue Eye, Butrint, Ksamil & Lekuresi Castle

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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Sarande: Blue Eye Kayak and walking tour & Lekursi Castle - Lekursi Castle gives the morning a wider view
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Sarande: Blue Eye Kayak and walking tour & Lekursi Castle

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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Sarandë: Tour Gjirokaster,Blue Eye & Lekursi Castle - The ride inland from Sarandë
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Sarandë: Tour Gjirokaster,Blue Eye & Lekursi Castle

12.Sarandë: Tour Gjirokaster,Blue Eye & Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 220 reviews · 7h 30m · from $40

Travel from Sarandë by air-conditioned van to Gjirokastër, its Ottoman houses and castle, the Blue Eye spring, and Lekursi Castle. Guide Jona is often praised for her warmth and local insight. Hotel or port pickup, entrance fees, and English or Greek guidance are included.

“great day not rushed at all.. joni was a great guide and very happy and accommodating.. loved seeing all those places in 1 day we were actually out for almost 8 hours great value for money.. thank you”

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From Durres/Golem: Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar & Sari Salltik - The climb to Sari Salltik at 1,176 meters
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From Durres/Golem: Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar & Sari Salltik

13.From Durres/Golem: Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar & Sari Salltik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 169 reviews · 7 hours · from $34

Travel from Durrës or Golem to the 1,176-meter Sari Salltik cave shrine, then explore Kruja’s Old Bazaar and castle with an English-speaking guide. You get transport, hotel pickup, castle entry, shopping time, and lunch on your own. Museum tickets and food cost extra.

“It was a beautiful and interesting tour. The guide (his name is Mirsad) is very friendly and has a lot of humor which made the trip even better. The hiking was kinda exhausting but it was all worth it for the view! We had a great day and would definitely book it again if we could!”

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Saranda: Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil and Lekuresi Castle Tour - Lekuresi Castle gives you the quick orientation
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Saranda: Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil and Lekuresi Castle Tour

14.Saranda: Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil and Lekuresi Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 6 hours · from $53

From Saranda, an English-speaking guide such as Elvis, Klide, or Kai takes you by van to Lekuresi Castle, the Blue Eye, Butrint, and Ksamil. Expect a busy six-hour day, guided walks, bottled water, Blue Eye admission, and free time for a swim. Butrint entry costs extra.

“The excursions were interesting, the guides were great. My only complaint is the van was difficult to get in and out of (I am only 5 feet and stepping into the van required a very large step up). The agency should provide a little step platform to make getting in and out of the van easier.”

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From Tirana/Durres to Berati UNESCO City+Castle & Belsh Lake - Reaching Berat Castle above the Osum River
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From Tirana/Durres to Berati UNESCO City+Castle & Belsh Lake

15.From Tirana/Durres to Berati UNESCO City+Castle & Belsh Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 116 reviews · 9 hours · from $47

Travel for nine hours from Tirana or Durrës with guides such as Emiljan and Henri to Belsh Lake and Berat. Walk the hilltop castle, visit the Onufri Museum, see Mangalem and Gorica, and enjoy free time for an Albanian lunch. Expect light walking, extra museum costs, and flexible WhatsApp pickup.

“We had the best day with Emiljan . He was so lovely and knowledgeable.. we learnt a lot about Albanian history..he couldn’t do enough for us .. he went at our pace and made the day so enjoyable.. we would highly recommend him as a tour guide 😀”

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★ 4.7Sarande, Blue Eye & Sunset tour at Lekuresi castelFrom $2836 reviews
★ 5.0Saranda 1-Day: Butrint, Ksamil, Blue Eye & Lekuresi CastleFrom $10021 reviews
★ 5.0Kruja by Night: Castle & Bazar Tour from Durres/GolemFrom $4227 reviews
★ 5.0Kruja by Night: Castle & Bazaar Tour from TiranaFrom $555 reviews
★ 4.6Gjirokaster walking Tour Baazar – The Castle – Zekate houseFrom $1721 reviews
★ 5.0Gjirokaster: Old Bazaar and Castle Private Walking TourFrom $296 reviews
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