Albania · CITY TOURS
The good city tours fill up first and the best of them go weeks ahead. Below are 15 to book early, what each includes, and where they differ.
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.”
Hop-on hop-off open-top bus in Tirana with a 24-hour ticket, onboard audio in many languages, and easy access to Skanderbeg Square and Bunk'Art.
“Not the normal hop on hop off bus but better! This will get you through the highlights of Tirana and you’ll get your bearings. Lovely driver and also a guide on the bus. It’s the normal headphone guiding you get, however having a guide on the bus just was very reassuring. In my case, she gave me some extra information about Bunker 1 and ensured I’d be ready to be picked up at the correct time on the bus route round the city. Highly recommended”
Class III Vjosa River rafting with expert guides since 1999. Choose departures from Përmet or Berat, gear, and optional lunch.
“Our guide was young and friendly. The river was beautiful but most of the trip was really chill with paddling. My girls really loved the section where they could get out and dive into the river, definitely their favorite part.”
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.”
Skanderbeg Square to Tirana Castle with Pace soup, coffee, grill lunch, drinks, desserts, and olive oil tastings in English.
“Excellent. Aron, our guide was terrific, very knowledgeable, and fun. He took us to several locations to introduce us to different Albanian foods. Enjoyed tasting all the different foods. GIt was like walking around the city with a friend. We had a great day. Highly recommend.”
A 9-hour Tirana day trip to Durrës for King Zog, Roman ruins, and real Adriatic beach time, guided in English with pickup included.
“Kladji was great, respectful, knowledgeable and made the experience a wonderful one. I would recommend him 10 out of 10 times”
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”
Hike to Bovilla Balcony above Lake Bovilla, then tour Kruje Castle and its 400-year bazaar from Tirana with pickup.
“Our guide Defrim was the most passionate guide we ever had, he guided is through the best places. But on top of this, he had a huge knowledge about the history of Albania. Top rating deserved for him!”
Day trip from Tirana to UNESCO Berat, Roman Durrës, and Belsh Lake. Hotel pickup, English guide, key sights, and a calm photo stop.
“Fantastic tour our guide was excellent and told us the history of the places we visited and shared personal experiences that really enhanced our tour.”
Guided day trip to Vlora and Zvernec from Tirana or Durrës, monastery and flamingos, Lungo Mare stroll, plus optional Karaburun boat.
“pick up time driving skills helps always provided when needed”
Tirana city highlights plus a cable car ride to Dajti Mountain, with pickup and a small-group guide. Museums, mosques, and views.
“Great tour, very knowledgeable and helpful driver, enjoyed the mountain and, despite dodgy knees, climbed the pyramid.”
Tirana walking food tour with soup, Turkish coffee, olive oil tasting, corn-ice cream drink, and a grill feast with history. Small group.
“thanks Aaron! a very laid back tour filled with knowledge and great food and coffee!!!”
Day tour from Durrës or Golem to Tirana’s key sights and Bovilla Lake, with guided walks, photos, and mountain viewpoints in 6 hours.
“Superbe excursion. Complète deux en un côté nature avec le lac de Bovilla et ville avec la visite de Tirana. Mario est un guide très intéressant, attentionné et à l écoute qui ne compte pas son temps pour répondre à nos demandes. Je recommande!”
Pickup from Durrës or Golem for Tirana landmarks, Et'hem Bey Mosque, and the Dajti Express cable car plus mountain time.
“driver was zoo good , and we have seen what we souls.”
From Durrës or Golem, ride the Dajti Express cable car, tour Tirana landmarks, then spend time in Dajti National Park with big mountain views.
“The city tour was an amazing experience. Sejdi was super incredible and kind. The cable car was an exhilarating ride with beautiful Mountain Views. Such a good value for the money. It was worth every penny.”
Pick a coast, a canyon, a castle or a kitchen.
