5 Tirana Castle Tours to Build a Day Around

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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