Albania · WINE TASTINGS IN TIRANA
Somebody always asks which one to book. This is the answer: 15 wine tastings in Tirana, each with its price, its rating and the one detail that decides it.
Family-run Tirana cooking class where you cook Tave Kosi and Lakror, then eat a feast with homemade wine and raki for $41.
“One of the best cooking classes I have done! Recipes that are delicious and not to complicated so can make them at home. Would definitely recommend.”
Durrës countryside winery tour with Albanian grape tastings, raki and olive oil, plus hearty food pairings, ending with lake views.
“Hospitality. Great guiding, great staff and food and of course the wine😀We were picked up at the hotel.”
A 4-hour small-group wine tasting from Durrës with vineyard strolls, a cellar tour in Communist-era bunkers, and Albanian wine, oil, and spirits.
“Our guide in transfer was really nice. Had drink in car of Albanian local drink. He gave some history on journey. Vineyard was lovely. Wine was outstanding. Also had 2 brandy shots. Had chickens and ducks to look at too. Amazing good, cheese meat olives breads hummus and pizza. Beautiful sunset. Elena gave talk About wines and showed us around vineyard and around bunker where wine made, she was lovely.”
A half-day wine and raki tasting with a vineyard walk, private lake boat ride, and pickup from Tirana or Durres.
“The driver picked us up from Tirana, but we waited for almost an hour because he blamed the traffic jam. I believe better planning could have avoided this delay. During the trip, he only talked about himself and his favorite cars instead of discussing the country and its history—or he could have simply been quiet. While driving, he constantly checked his phone and watched YouTube for music, which was very dangerous. Then, at the winery, he introduced us to an unprofessional guide who spoke for barely 10 minutes about the winery's history and production process. I expected more: a demonstration of wine tasting, how to appreciate different wine aromas, and…”
Guided Berat winery tasting with round-trip transfers, an English guide, and tastings of 3 wines plus raki and local snacks in 2.5-3 hours.
“I cannot recommend this tour enough, it was a highlight of our trip! Learned lots of interesting things about the vineyard and the wine making process, tasted delicious wines and had so much fun! The Professor was a great guide.”
Paint a canvas or tote in Tirana with a step-by-step instructor and a glass of wine included, creating a souvenir in 150 minutes.
“The activity is very interesting and engaging. We were guided on how and what design/art to choose for the tote bag(we chose the tote bag instead of canvas). Albana was very accommodating and approachable. The location is a bit tricky to find though however there's a little tiny alley short cut that the locals told us to take when we asked about the place. It was a fun experience overall.”
Paint and Wine in Tirana: a 2.5-hour art workshop with guided help from Albana, plus Albanian wine, coffee, and tea, all included.
“What a fun time! I don’t know how to draw but Albana was a graceful teacher who helped me make my own masterpiece :)”
Visit Alpeta Winery in Roshnik for a small-group, private-vehicle wine tasting with vineyards, rakija stories, and locally produced bites.
“The tour was amazing! We had an excursion through wine yards and winery. We heard many stories about wine making and traditional rituals when drinking rakija. The guides and the family are really knowledgeable and acts as if you were a part of family. They are really hospitable and overall pleasant people to be around to. The wine tasting was amazing too! So much wine and rakija available and plenty of appetizers which are locally produced. Would definitely recommend this tour. Although it might seem weird to go on a tour with only you and your travel buddy, it was not awkward at all! Thank you for the amazing time!…”
Bogova Waterfall swim and Nurellari wine tasting from Berat on a small-group English tour with private vehicle, included tickets.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour thanks to the amazing guide, Geraldo. We learnt a lot about the regions history and culture. The walk to the waterfall was easy and the water cold and refreshing. The winery was really good. We opted to have lunch there and feasted on local food. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Berat.”
Lundra Winery in Albania’s Tirana District, a small-group vineyard and winemaking tour with wine, raki, and local snacks in 90 minutes.
“The guide was great. Good wine and interesting info about their winery. We had a great time”
Small-group Albanian wine tasting near Tirana with hotel pickup, a vineyard visit, and 3 wine tastings plus snacks in 5 to 6 hours.
“The excursion worked well. I was alone with a nice and talkative guide and the winery was pitoresque. Driving there was ok and the host at the winery was wonderful. Be careful when booking though. Viator displayed the currency in PLN (Poland) instead of ALL (Albania). So the excursion was another price than I thought since I did not notice the wrong currency when booking...”
Half-day wine and raki tasting in Librazhd, with a Soviet-era winery tour, traditional lunch, scenic mountain drive, and town coffee stop.
“The activity was amazing. The tour guide was amazing. We learned so much about the history of the USSR Winery in LIBRAZHD and the process of making wine and raki. The host was gracious and the tasting and pairing with the local cheese, fruit, and olives was our favorite part. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Durres ruins plus Abaia Winery tasting with raki and local snacks, with pickup from Tirana and an optional 3-course lunch upgrade.
“Amazing guide (Mimi) who was knowledgable and very friendly. Everything was enjoyable, especially the time at the winery.”
Make pottery in Tirana with wheel throwing and handbuilding, then relax with a wine tasting. Expert guidance, 2 hours, $50.
“Het ontvangst was fijn en we hebben echt geleerd om te pottenbakken. De mensen waren heel erg vriendelijk en de sfeer was erg goed en leuk!”
Hike Cape of Rodon to Skanderbeg’s castle, tour St. Anthony’s Church, swim on Rodon beach, then visit a winery, small group.
“This was a great experience; I went somewhat off-season, so the beach wasn't all that interesting, but the cape itself, the fortress, and the church were beautiful. My guide Gjenc was great, knowledgeable, and friendly.”
Pick a coast, a canyon, a castle or a kitchen.
