Albania · CITY TOURS
Good city tours 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.”
Vjosa River rafting from Permet or Berat. Class III rapids, clear water, expert guides, full gear, and optional lunch or glamping.
“Aldo was very kind and professional, he explained everything also during rafting. Was very funny.”
Saranda day trip to Stone City Gjirokastër Castle, Bazaar, Skenduli House, Cold War tunnels, and Blue Eye water nature.
“We really enjoyed our tour. Sani couldn’t do enough for us and was brilliant at keeping our baby entertained and catered for. Marsia was so knowledgeable about all the history. I couldn’t recommend both girls enough.”
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.”
A guided day trip from Sarandë to Gjirokastër Castle, Old Bazaar, Cold War Tunnel, Skenduli House, and Blue Eye’s 1.2 km walk.
“Very good tour .. Marcia our guide was very detailed and friendly ..”
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.”
Guided Tirana and Bovilla Lake day tour from Durrës or Golem, with mosque, Skanderbeg Square, and scenic viewpoint hike.
“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!”
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.”
Cable car thrills up Dajti Mountain and a guided Tirana walk from Durrës or Golem, with huge views and free time in the park.
“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.”
