The 15 Best Castle Tours in Albania

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

/ August 6, 2026

1.Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar & Sari Salltik View

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

Tirana to Kruja and Sari Salltik in 8 hours. English guide, Skanderbeg sites, Old Bazaar shopping, and mountain views for about $23.

“Really great experience, Kruja is very cute like Sari Salltik. U have the chance to see a very typical Albanian city and an authentic bazar. The guide tour Paola was the best to tell us everything and explain all about the place we visited. Included it’s only the transportation (little bus) and the guide, maybe for the Albanian standards 20 euros per person are a little too much. Anyway we enjoyed our experience I recommend”

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

/ August 6, 2026

2.Kruja Castle & Old Bazaar Day Tour

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

Guided day trip from Durres or Golem to Kruja Castle, Skanderbeg Museum, and the Old Bazaar, with scenic views and free time.

“The trip was very interesting and our tour guide Afrim was very nice and he explained everything good. Keep up the good work Afrim!! 😁”

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

/ August 6, 2026

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

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

9-hour Saranda tour to Lekursi Castle, Blue Eye, and Gjirokaster, plus Mesopotam Monastery and Ottoman Bridge. Small group, comfy transport.

“It was very informative and Ilir gave us chance to take photos as much as we can. He’s very accommodating and funny tooo.”

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

/ August 6, 2026

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

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

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.”

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Sarande: Blue Eye Spring and Lekursi Castle Sunset Tour

/ August 6, 2026

5.Blue Eye Spring and Lekursi Castle Sunset Tour

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

Saranda half-day tour: see the Blue Eye spring walk and seasonal train, then watch Lekursi Castle sunset over Corfu and Ionian Sea.

“Traffic out of the castle was poor and it took a very long time to get back to Sarandë due to this, however I understand that’s nothing to do with the guide. Overall very good experience and would recommend if you want to visit both those places.”

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

/ August 6, 2026

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

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

Full-day tour from Sarandë or Ksamil featuring the Blue Eye, Saint Nicholas Monastery, UNESCO Gjirokastër, and Lëkurësi Castle.

“Illmi was our guide and he was great. Each location was more beautiful than the one before. I would highly recommend this tour”

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Durres/Golem: Kruja Castle & Bazaar with Traditional Lunch

/ August 6, 2026

7.Kruja Castle & Bazaar with Traditional Lunch

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

Half day from Durrës or Golem to Kruja. Guided castle and Old Bazaar with great views, plus time for lunch and optional museums.

“I booked this tour because I only had an afternoon to visit Kruja, and it did not disappoint. Kruja is a beautifully preserved historical town, and you can really feel the Albanian spirit there. The communication was great, and our guide, was very attentive and knowledgeable. He explained the history clearly and even showed us hidden spots around the castle that you’d never find on your own. After the tour, we had plenty of free time to explore. I also recommend visiting the museum it’s beautiful and very informative. Overall, an excellent experience!”

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

/ August 6, 2026

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

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

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”

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

/ August 6, 2026

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

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

A 6-hour Sarandë day trip with round-trip transport to Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil swim time, and Lekuresi Castle views.

“The trip was very good, our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, the van we were in was air-conditioned and though full of people, it wasn’t uncomfortable and worked just fine.”

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Sarande: Blue Eye Kayak and walking tour & Lekursi Castle

/ August 6, 2026

10.Blue Eye Kayak and walking tour & Lekursi Castle

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

Half-day Saranda tour with Lekursi Castle views and Blue Eye kayaking plus big free time for photos, swimming, and relaxing.

“The best part of the trip was the kayaking, hands down. That does not mean that the rest was boring or not good, but for me the kayaking is what makes this trip special. You get to enjoy the crystal clear, but cold waters which is particularly nice on a hot day. If I had just gone to Blue Eye for the spring, without the kayaking, I might have even been disappointed. Overall, this is a well-rounded tour. Ledjon as a guide knows exactly how much historical and political background information is needed, but can always provide more. As others have mentioned, parking near the starting point is difficult, so…”

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Sarandë: Tour Gjirokaster,Blue Eye & Lekursi Castle

/ August 6, 2026

11.Tour Gjirokaster,Blue Eye & Lekursi Castle

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

UNESCO Gjirokastër, the Blue Eye spring, and Lekursi Castle in one day from Sarandë. Pickup, guide, transport, and key fees.

“A great experience indeed. Highly recommendable to everyone. The tour guide, Jona, is really amazing. She got all the energy in the world, so lively to be with and very clever. She explains everything and give you time while you explore the scenic.”

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Saranda Jeep Safari 4x4 a Castle, Secret Beach and Blue Eye - Group Size, Pickups, and How to Plan Your Day

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Saranda Jeep Safari 4×4 a Castle, Secret Beach and Blue Eye

/ August 6, 2026

12.Saranda Jeep Safari 4×4 a Castle, Secret Beach and Blue Eye

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $72

4x4 Jeep safari from Saranda to Lekuresi Castle, Porto Palermo Secret Beach, Qeparo, Piqeras and Albania’s Blue Eye, with English guide.

“The tour was amazing! Albania is so welcoming and coming from America we didn’t expect to love Albania so much. The staff was so kind and picked/drop off at the perfect location. My favorite part was probably the off road jeep experience which was a lot of fun! We all stayed together in a large group with 6 jeeps total. The Albanian family style lunch was very good and it was all homemade. We passed by and stopped at multiple places where it is important to go see. It is a very long day but it’s filled with a lot of fun! When I come back I will be doing…”

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

/ August 6, 2026

13.Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar & Sari Salltik

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

From Durrës to Kruja: see Sari Salltik’s holy cave, explore the Old Bazaar, and walk Kruja Castle with a guided Skanderbeg stop.

“We had really good time exploring the Bonilla lake, getting to Gamti mountain and spending some time in Krujë. Our guide Kledi was very friendly and engaging, and driver experienced.”

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