The 15 Full-Day Tours in Albania That Earn Their Price

1.Blue Cave & Grama Bay Full Day Guided Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $76Our pick

Full-day boat tour from Vlore to Haxhi Ali Cave, Blue Cave, and Grama Bay, with swimming, snorkeling stops, and small-group vibes.

“For the price, this tour is okay. It went much longer than expected (nearly 10 hours). You should know, you should be very comfortable in a boat (a small zodiac, close to the ocean and rough in open waters). It’s a lot of one beach, spot, next beach, stop. The distance is a lot further than you’d expect. In the 10 hours, there was no bathroom (important to know, especially for some people). The last beach had a bathroom but was only for customers of the restaurant. The tour said it was English, but no one spoke English. We were very fortunate a couple of other passengers spoke Albanian and…”

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2.Berat UNESCO & Belshi Lake Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $12Best value

Full-day trip from Tirana to UNESCO Berat and Belshi Lake, with castle views, Ottoman streets, and optional winery stops plus extra museum entry.

“This day trip was the highlight of my trip to Albania. Berat was beautiful and our guide Eno was the absolute best, he is si knowledgeable and fun it was like travelling with a friend. The food and wine was also delicious and good value for money.”

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3.Berat Full Day Trip from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $96

Full-day Berat trip from Tirana with hotel pickup, castle and old town sights, flexible time, and standout guides like Ilir. Entrance fees included.

“Berat is a "must-see" in Albania. From the castle to the old-town it is full of history and welcoming people. Our guide, Ilir, was knowledgeable and fun. This trip is well worth the time and money.”

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4.Full-Day Boat Tour with Beach Stops & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 6 hours · from $35

Sarandë Ionian boat tour with Turtle Cave, Spiranca bay, cliff jumps, Kakome swim, Krorez Beach 3-4 hours, small group, $35.

“We make the boat trip with Angelo it’s really nice guy he is very funny and we enjoy a lot, he recommend to us wich places are the best with less people we are happy with the trip”

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5.Blue Cave and Grama Bay Full-Day Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

Full-day speedboat from Vlora to sea caves and bays, with Blue Cave swimming, Church Cave chapel visits, and Grama Bay beach time.

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6.Prizren and Prishtina Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $67

Day trip from Tirana to Prizren and Prishtina, UNESCO church and Ottoman sights, Newborn Monument, small group with pickup and guide.

“I absolutely loved this tour and the guide Eno. It was a 3-hour drive to Prizren once we left Tirana with a stop in the middle at a great restaurant/gas station (yummy potato burek and eggs!) and super clean toilets. There were about 15 people on the tour so we had a large shuttle with AC. What I loved about this tour is at every stop, we got a briefing on the history of the city, but then we mostly got free time to walk around at your own pace - over two hours in Prizden and 1.5 hours in Pristina. It was very beautiful and chill in Kosovo, honestly…”

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7.Theth Full-Day-Tour, With lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 10 hours · from $151

Full-day private tour from Shkodër to Theth in Albania, with church, reconciliation tower, north Albanian lunch, waterfalls, Blue Eye swim.

“This trip was amazing! Elson was an incredible guide, patient, informative, interesting!”

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8.Full Day Tour from Tirana to Prishtina and Prizren

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $69

Tirana to Prishtina and Prizren full-day tour with guided city stops, Ottoman sights, fortress views, and included pickup, transport, coffee.

“A really interesting trip, the journey over the mountains was really scenic. Prishtina has the history but Prizren has the beauty so it was nice to have the opportunity to experience both. A long day but would recommend”

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9.Private Full-Day Historical Day Tour in North Macedonia and Albania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $540

Private full-day tour from Tirana to Struga’s Black Drin source, Ohrid old town, and Saint Naum, with pickup, English guide, and optional boat ride.

“Dorian - or short Dori - is a very great guide! He is incredibly knowledgable about Albania, Tirana and the surrounding countries. PLUS: Not only will you have a insightful and exciting tour with him. He will also help you in organizing restaurants and other activities before and after. In short: Book Dori and your whole trip will be elevated. We enjoyed every moment of it.”

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10.Full day tour to Theth from Tirana,Durres and Shkoder

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 12 hours · from $117

12-hour small-group trip from Tirana, Durres, or Shkoder to Theth National Park, Qafe Thore views, Nderlysaj baths, Blue Eye.

“Unforgettable Experience in the Heart of the Albanian Alps! Our Thethi tour was absolutely incredible from start to finish. The journey through the spectacular mountains alone was worth it, but arriving in Theth felt like stepping into a postcard. The views of the dramatic peaks, lush valleys, and crystal-clear rivers are simply breathtaking. Our guide was knowledgeable, passionate, and friendly—sharing stories about the region’s rich history, traditions, and the unique culture of the highlands.”

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11.Semi-Private Full Day Tour of Theth & Blue Eye

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 12 hours · from $284

Semi-private full day from Tirana to Theth and Blue Eye, with Qafa e Thores alpine views, a long hike, and village culture stops.

“Hiking through Theth to see the Blue Eye was an unforgettable experience. While the hike was a bit challenging for us as beginners, our guide, Ilir, truly made the difference. He was incredibly attentive, adjusting the pace to suit our group’s abilities and ensuring everyone felt comfortable along the way. What made the experience even more engaging was Ilir's knowledge of the region. As we drove through Albania’s stunning landscapes to reach Theth, he shared fascinating insights into the country’s history and culture. The small group size allowed us to enjoy the hike without feeling rushed, and the lack of crowds meant we could fully appreciate the stunning scenery in…”

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12.Tirana and Kruja Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $96

Full-day Tirana and Kruja tour with hotel pickup, English guide, museums, old bazaar time, and entrance fees included.

“Kruje was a big highlight for me Shopping delight The old bazar time spent at castle and lovely memorable lunch at panorama hotel Tira highlights walking tour filled with colorful sites and history The guides on my trips were Excellent”

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13.Full-Day Tour of Albania’s Bunkers and Beaches, from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $144

Full-day Albania tour from Tirana with bunker history, wine and cheese tastings, and a swim stop at Lalezi Bay. Hotel pickup included.

“Albanian Trip is fantastic! We had an amazing time on our trip! It was our first trip to Albania. We told Vilma at Albanian Trip what we were interested in, based on that she customized an incredible itinerary providing the perfect adventure around the country. Although we often plan our own trips, we would have missed a lot in Albania if we didn't have their assistance. We definitely plan to use Albanian Trip again.”

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14.Full-Day Trip to the UNESCO-Listed Gjirokastra

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $129

Tirana to UNESCO Gjirokaster in a full day, with castle museum views, medieval bazaar strolls, and local food tasting for $129.

“Today was so informative - my guide answered all my questions and was so patient while I took tonnes of pictures The restaurant suggestion and the meal suggestion was amazing Great day that I would recommend to everyone”

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15.Full Day Tour: Butrint National Park, Ksamil, Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $132

Full-day Saranda tour with pickup: UNESCO Butrint, Ksamil beach, the Blue Eye spring, and Lekuresi Castle, with small-group comfort.

“Todos os locais visitados são fantásticos! Adorámos! Foi um dia cheio, mas não foi cansativo. E a nossa Guia, a Neida, foi 5 estrelas! Obrigada Neida.”

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