Albania · CITY TOURS IN TIRANA
Good city tours in Tirana fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
UNESCO Berat day trip from Tirana with Belshi Lake, Berat Castle admission included, old quarters stroll, and free time for lunch.
“We really enjoyed our visit to Berat, our guide Klajdi was very knowledgeable and recommended delicious restaurants around the town.”
Hop-on hop-off open-top bus tour in Tirana for $23, with a 24-hour ticket and multilingual audio guide covering top landmarks.
“Loved the sight seeing experience and headphone provided for translation. It’s a way to get to know Albania history viewing attraction site around the city. It’s value for money because you can hop on and off in 24hrs.”
Tirana’s local food and city tour pairs soup, bazaar sweets, coffee, olive oil tasting, and a grill lunch with drinks, plus city highlights.
“I've been on a few food tours but this was one of the best. I take a food tours because I want to get an insight into the local culture. Our guide understood this and shared a lot about life in Albania and the journey from communism. The food was also great.”
Durrës royal villa and Roman amphitheater, plus Adriatic beach time, on a small-group English day trip from Tirana.
“Kladji is an excellent tour guide, friendly and informative. He ensured that the day went smoothly. 10/10. A good trip to see the historical sites and with plenty of time at the beach.”
From Tirana, hike to Bovilla Balcony for big mountain views, then tour Kruje castle, museum, and the bazaar in one day.
“After the tour, my heart is full and my mind is at peace, I'm fascinated by the beauty of the Lake, I thank and respect my guide Collin, he does his job with passion and love, I was lucky to have a private tour with him, and he takes a professional and lovely photos. If you hesitate which agency to travel with, please choose Collin. Thank you and best of luck.”
Full day from Tirana to UNESCO Berat, Roman Durrës, and a Belsh Lake photo stop with pickup and an English-speaking guide.
“Long but lovely day see some of the Albanian countryside and castles. Not for the faint of heart, or anyone subject to heat stroke when it's over 20C. Very pleasant tour guide, but his command of English was iffy, so it seemed we weren't getting very much information. I did enjoy his personal stories about life in Albania back during the Soviet era.”
Vlora and Zvernec day trip from Tirana or Durres with monastery, birdlife, Lungomare stroll, and optional Karaburun boat and cave.
“The trip was great! Endi was a cool driver and chill guide, who shared information about Albania with us and made sure we enjoy the trip. Boat ride to the cave was amazing, we managed to see dolphins and the water was mesmerizing. We enjoyed sunbathing in Karaburun and sightseeing in Vlora.”
Tirana pickup tour plus Dajti Mountain cable car. See Skanderbeg Square, Bunk’Art 1, cathedrals, markets, and panoramic views.
“Bunkart an d the Dahtji cable. the tour guide Adi gave a perfect tour through thre old Bunker in Tirana where the communistleaders could hide in case of a nuclear attack/war”
5-hour Tirana food walk for $76: Pace soup, Turkish coffee, olive oil tasting, Blloku sights, and a full grill feast.
“Xhulio was amazing!! From the very first moment we met him, he was awesome, patient, kind and informative. The perfect tour guide! If you're thinking of doing a food tour in Tirana, there are many, but I would highly suggest THIS ONE. Top notch and worth every penny.”
Tirana city highlights plus the Dajti Express cable car and mountain air, starting from Durrës or Golem, with an English guide.
“Very nice clean car, safe driver, and very good guid, he knows his history and the right places to see. Because he was so kind and polite, we took him out for lunch.”
Day trip from Tirana to ancient Bylis and UNESCO Gjirokastër, with fortress views, Ottoman streets, and an easy air-conditioned pickup.
“An absolutely fantastic tour that I would definitely recommend. The Gijorkastra was a brilliant place and lots to explore, followed by Blue Eye, a unique place. The countryside is amazing and awe inspiring. Julio was the tour guide and apart from being knowledgeable about the places he was great to talk to and very friendly. A credit to his job. If you also get the chance to go into Sandero and along the Albanian Riviera grab the chance as once in a lifetime extra part of the tour. Thanks for making such a great day.”
Private Tirana airport transfer with name-sign pickup, air-conditioned car, and set pricing for up to 4. Skip taxis and go.
“Excellent service. Very well organized very helpful driver. Highly recommend to all. Excellent driver”
Private day tour from Tirana to Bovilla Lake viewpoint, Kruja Bazaar, Kruja Castle, and Sari Salltik cave, with pickup and tickets.
“Henri was a wonderful guide who explained everything very clearly! He provided insight into the various sites and cities and allowed us to go at our own pace. He was very considerate and accommodating of our mother who is elderly. We were very pleased to have been led by Henri and would gladly follow him around more beautiful sites in the future.”
From Tirana, explore Shkodra with Rozafa Castle, mosques and bazaar time, plus Skadar Lake views, in a small-group 8-hour tour.
“Excellent day out Llir our tour guide was brilliant and made the day very special.”
A 7-hour Durres day trip to Berat UNESCO, with castle views, icon art, Byzantine churches, and Ottoman bridges, plus optional wine.
“This was an amazing tour that I cannot recommend enough! Berat was a gorgeous historical site that was excellent to explore. Our tour guide Jurgen was fantastic, very funny, and friendly. He made sure that we had an excellent time and really allowed us to have our input in what we wanted to gain out of the tour. We will definitely be looking to book with Viator in future.”
