Albania · CASTLE TOURS IN TIRANA
Somebody always asks which one to book. This is the answer: 15 castle tours in Tirana, each with its price, its rating and the one detail that decides it.
Guided day trip from Tirana to UNESCO Berat with Belshi Lake, Berat Castle, free time, pickup, and English guide.
“It was an amazing experience with great organisations d veey clear communication. We had a great day with no worries and the tour guide to care of us and answered all of our question and gave us recommendations. Definitely would recommend it.”
Tirana day trip to Sari Salltik and Kruja Castle, with mountain views, old bazaar shopping, and guided Albanian heritage for about $24.
“Great tour. Great guide. Lots of free time to explore Kruja castle. Good communication around pickup”
Guided Krujë day trip from Tirana with Krujë Castle, Skanderbeg Museum, Old Bazaar shopping, and Sari Salltik Shrine views.
“Definitely worth a trip to the Krujë castle. Definitely shout out to my very knowledgeable tour guide Besmiri, who definitely knows his kruje history. Definitely a recommend and if you can ask Besmiri.”
Cook traditional Albanian dishes with Mama Nina in Berat Castle, eat what you make, and hear stories with small English groups.
“This was a brilliant experience…..can not recommend enough. Wonderful people, delicious food, wonderful view…..a simple and very workable kitchen….. wonderful translator and everyone with a great sense of humour”
From Tirana, spend 7 hours in Kruja: Skanderbeg Castle and museums, the Old Bazaar shopping, and Sari Salltik mountain views with a guide.
“The tour with Belkisa was great, and as described in the details. Belkisa provided the group with a lot of information and suggestions during the driving portion of the trip, along with good details during the guided portions of the tour. Her sister was a great driver and safely handled narrow roads on the mountain. I recommend that you check out this tour!”
Day trip from Tirana to Shkodër: Rozafa Castle views, historic mosques and church, local bazaar, and Skadar Lake scenery. Small group.
“Excellent day out Llir our tour guide was brilliant and made the day very special.”
Full-day Tirana trip to Krujë and Durrës with hotel pickup, Skenderbeg Castle and bazaar time, Byzantine ruins, and Adriatic promenade views.
“Great all-day trip to explore some of the other sides of Albania! Kruja is up in the mountains and Durres is by the sea so you get to see a little of everything! Our guide Adi was wonderful! Great with communication and right on time so we could get going right away. He showed us through kruja and some of the less known parts of the castle grounds which was great getting away from the crowds. Admission into the castle (which is really a musuem) is not included but only 5€ and very worth it. Adi came in with us and gave us a guided tour inside, which was great…”
From Tirana, explore UNESCO Berat, walk Berat Castle, and stop by Belsh Lake, with English guidance and free admissions.
“That tour was amazing, so was the guide. We've been able to see a lot of things, being taught a lot about history and everything with laughs plus an amazing meal!”
Zipline Albania from Durrës or Golem, then visit Petrela Castle for hilltop views on this 4-hour half-day tour from $81.
“vi havde en rigtig dejlig dag. vores guide var alletiders, slottet var flot og zip-turen sjov.”
Visit Mount Sari Salltik and Kruja Castle with a guided day trip from Tirana, including castle entry, transport, and English commentary.
“Great experience, wonderful trip. Lovely guid, Bledi was very knowledgeable and friendly. The only downside weather wasn't too good, so we couldn't enjoy the wonderful views, but that can't be helped.”
Bovilla Reservoir and Mount Gamti panoramic views, plus Krujë Castle and Old Bazaar, on a small-group day trip with easy hike options.
“It was amazing. Our guide was great, he told us about history of Albania and so on. Worth the money.”
Quad bikes through Tirana countryside to Petrelë Castle, with safety practice, photo stops, and a small-group off-road adventure for $39.
“L’attività in generale ci è piaciuta molta ed è stata divertente! Unica pecca il poco tempo effettivo sul quad, circa 30 minuti. Dato il costo mi aspettavo qualcosa in più. Comunque consigliata!”
Small-group hike from Tirana to Pellumbas cave, Erzen canyons, and Petrela Castle, with lunch, headlamps, tickets, and hotel pickup.
“Good experience, fantastic driver. Despite not knowing English he would go and pick some grapes and red berries for us to eat. The hike can be difficult at times but was very fun. I would advise the other travelers to take a lamp and a helmet for themselves when going into the cave as it is tricky otherwise (you can grab it from the restaurant where you will have lunch). The cave also can be slippery. My guide was fun to walk with, I would not mind him being more knowledgeable about the tour though. I would love to know some history behind the caves and the track. Even a…”
5-hour small-group day trip from Tirana to Kruja Bazaar, Kruja Castle, and the Sari Salltik sites, with tickets and English guide included.
“It was canceled. I booked it the day before, when I showed up at the meeting point, they said they did not see the reservation and to request a refund!”
Tirana to Shkodër: Rozafa Castle, city sights, Skadar Lake views, hotel pickup, English guide, and entrance fees.
“Thanks to our guide, Ilir, for making this such a memorable day. He made history come alive and gave us a better understanding of Albania's past and present.”
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