Top 10 City Tours in Saranda

1.The Stone City & Blue Eye- The monument of Nature.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 180 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $71Our pick

See Gjirokastër Castle, the Ottoman bazaar, Skenduli House, Cold War tunnels, and the Blue Eye on a guided day trip from Sarandë.

“This is a full day but an excellent way to get to know Southern Albania. Our guide Marisa was absolutely amazing, giving us loads of information on Albania and available to answer all our questions. Both Blue Eye and Gjirokaskra are great places to visit. Gjirokaskra was the highlight of our visit to Albania, fabulous town with plenty of time to explore and have a great lunch in one of the local restaurants. Clean, comfortable mini van and we were dropped off at our hotel on the way back to Saranda. Highly recommended.”

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2.Gjirokastra Stone City & Blue Eye Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

Saranda day trip: Gjirokastra Castle, Old Bazaar, Cold War Tunnel, Skenduli House, then Blue Eye’s 1.2 km walk.

“The guide Marsia was amazing and speak so good english and was very interesting to listen to . The whole tour was so fun and good . I can really recommend this tour”

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3.Tour to Butrint Antic City/Blue Eye Spring/Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $86Top rated

Private Saranda day tour with Blue Eye spring, Lëkurësit Castle views, UNESCO Butrint ruins, and a quick Ksamil beach stop.

“All three stops were beautiful. Tour Guide was more or less just a driver, he didn't explain much. Communication skills made us understand something different from what he said at the Blue eye and we ended up taking a 30 min walk thru the woods by ourselves around the lake and then waiting at his car for 30 min until he got there. He was waiting for us at the Blue eye. We all say he shouldn't of left us and the incident wouldn't of happened. The 3 stops were worth the visit though.”

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4.Ancient City of Butrint, UNESCO World Heritage site – A Must

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $63

Small-group private-style tour to UNESCO Butrint National Park from Saranda, with guide-led ruins, pickup options, and bottled water.

“Unfortunately the tour company did not pick me up as arranged in booking and I had to cancel the excursion.”

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5.Butrint Ancient City Blue Eye Spring and Lekursi Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $81

Butrint, Blue Eye, and Lekuresi Castle in one 5 to 6 hour Sarandë day, with an English guide and key entrances included.

“Even in winter conditions, the tour was smooth and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend booking with them if you want a peaceful and well-guided experience.”

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6.Visit The Ancient City of Butrint and the Beaches of Ksamil

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $77

Explore UNESCO-protected Butrint with a guide, then unwind at Ksamil beaches near Saranda on a 5-hour, pickup-friendly tour.

“Wasn’t exactly as I expected, driver had no english which is fair and understandable, and the guide at butrint did, however he drove kind of erratically and dangerously. Also no air con but the tour never stated that it did, so that was just a bit unfortunate for us. Got our tour of butrint which was quick but informative and good, ( you don’t get time for pictures though unless you can take very quick snaps as you go) then only got an hour and a half at ksamil. The times stated half 9 to half 4, however we were finished by half 1. Maybe I didn’t read the fine…”

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7.2.5-hour walking tour around the city

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 2h 30m · from $23Best value

A 2.5-hour Saranda walking tour from the Port to synagogue remains, wartime bunkers, two museums, and the Ionian Sea promenade for $23.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable! Our tour was good and interesting.”

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8.Visit the City of Gjirokastra

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $92

Take a 5-hour Gjirokastra day trip from Saranda with a live English guide, museum stops, castle time, and free exploration.

“Gjitokaster is a true matvel and so rich in history from the narrow alleys to the statues to the castle. And the views are breathtaking. Albania is such an underappreciated country. Its still so natural in many places and the landscape is fantastic. Our driver Sula was great and our tourguide Dennis was very knowledgeable all along the way to Gjirokaster and when visiting the town.”

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9.Saranda City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $29

A short, private Saranda city tour with pickup, mobile tickets, and local guidance that helps you read the town fast and plan your nights.

“Last summer I was in Saranda. Summer is the best time of the year to visit a city like Saranda. Everything there is amazing. I like people, food, houses, and the most important thing The gorgeous nature. If you don't know where to go for vacation you should visit Saranda.”

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10.Saranda city tour, Lekursi castle and Kayaking at the Blue Eye

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $53

Saranda in 5 hours: promenade and museum, Ottoman views from Lekursi Castle, then the Blue Eye Spring Park with entrance and train included.

“The tour was very good. Gert our tour guide spoke great English. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Lunch was very tasty and the homemade wine was delicious!”

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