Top 15 Tirana Castle Tours

1.Berat city UNESCO tour, the Castle & Belshi lake- From Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 804 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $12Our pick

Spend a full day traveling from Tirana to Berat, with a 30-minute stop at Belshi Lake, entry to Berat Castle, optional time at the Onufri Museum, and free time for lunch and exploring. English-speaking guides such as Paola, Arber, Klajdi, and Fjona lead the group, which can reach 50 people.

“The communicated the pickup location & time well, the itinerary was well organized and the time at each stop was perfectly managed, allowing us to explore without feeling too rushed. It was an enjoyable overall experience.”

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2.Kruja castle, the old Bazaar & Sarisalltik- Departure from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 592 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $24

Travel from Tirana to Mount Sari Salltik and historic Kruja with an English-speaking guide such as Ervin, Bledi, or Klajdi. See a Bektashi cave shrine, walk the old bazaar, explore Kruja Castle, and enjoy free time for lunch, museums, and shopping. Hotel pickup, transport, and castle entry are included.

“Visited with 2 other friends. Ervin was superb. Such a lovely young, smiley, friendly, polite man with great knowledge of the history. Was a pleasure to have had him as our tour guide today. The driver drove us safely through the mountains and back carefully. Thank you Kavita”

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3.Tirana/Durres: Berat Castle & OldCity (By Day/Sunset Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 357 reviews · 8 hours · from $22

Travel by air-conditioned van from Tirana, Durres, or Golem to Berat with an English-speaking guide. Walk through UNESCO-listed Berat Castle, Mangalem, and Gorica, then enjoy free time and a traditional meal at your own cost. Guides such as Mentor, Jeffry, Erind, and Juli are praised for local stories, photos, and restaurant tips.

“I will say the tour is worth taking i got to see to many things and we dived deep into history of Albania of the oldcity. A huge thanks to the guide Mentor who was knowledgeable he guided us and told the history of every stone. The journey was smooth, the guide and we had a long good conversation about the Albanian culture, tradition and about the itenary we discovered. I recommended this tour for all tourist coming to Albania and also recommend the guide we had. All tourists get the opportunity a guide like him. Thanks”

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4.From Tirana/Durres to Berati UNESCO City+Castle & Belsh Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 116 reviews · 9 hours · from $47

Spend nine hours with a multilingual guide such as Emiljan or Henry, traveling from Tirana or Durrës to Belsh Lake and Berat. Expect a short lakeside stop, Berat Castle, the Onufri Museum, Mangalem, and Gorica. Transport, water, and a traditional sweet are included, while lunch and the museum ticket cost extra.

“We had the best day with Emiljan . He was so lovely and knowledgeable.. we learnt a lot about Albanian history..he couldn’t do enough for us .. he went at our pace and made the day so enjoyable.. we would highly recommend him as a tour guide 😀”

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5.Krujë Day Trip with Krujë Castle & Old Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Travel from Tirana to Krujë by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, then explore the castle, Skanderbeg Museum, Old Bazaar, and Sari Salltik Shrine. Guides such as Besmiri, Frenki, Antigona, and Eraldo have led recent departures. Audio guides are available in four additional languages.

“Definitely worth a trip to the Krujë castle. Definitely shout out to my very knowledgeable tour guide Besmiri, who definitely knows his kruje history. Definitely a recommend and if you can ask Besmiri.”

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6.Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar and Sari Salltik Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Travel from Tirana to Kruja with an English-speaking guide, visiting Skanderbeg’s castle museum, the Ottoman-era bazaar, and Sari Salltik cave at 1,176 meters. Guide Belkisa is praised for clear historical stories, food tips, and warm care. Allow seven hours, bring water, and expect some walking and narrow mountain roads.

“This tour was the best choice we could have made. We traveled comfortably and got to see beautiful sights. Our guide, Belkisa, was very kind, well-prepared, and professional. I can only recommend it – an unforgettable experience!”

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7.Shkodra from Tirana: Day Tour of castle, city & Skadar Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 8 hours · from $94

Travel 95 km north of Tirana with a guide such as Ilir or Tony to explore Shkoder, Rozafa Castle, the Leaden Mosque, Catholic Church, and local bazaar. Expect fine views, layered Albanian history, a small group of up to six, and optional regional food, including krap fish cooked on a roof tile.

“I had the most amazing time in shkoder, the rozafa castle amazing, the beautiful scenery, and most importantly was my amazing tour guide, who has so patient, and very informative about the history of this country”

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8.From Durrës/Golem: Berat Castle – A UNESCO Gem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 6 hours · from $29

Travel from Durrës or Golem to Berat with a local guide such as Redjon or Afrim. Walk through Mangalem and Gorica, cross the stone Gorica Bridge, visit Berat Castle, and enjoy valley views. The six-hour trip includes transport and guiding, but meals and personal costs are extra.

“We really enjoyed the sunset tour in Berat. The colors in the evening light were beautiful, and seeing the city light up at night was amazing. Our guide was great and clearly very passionate about Albania. It was great value for money, and we would have loved to do more tours if we had more time. Thanks again!”

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9.Bovilla Lake & Kruja Castle, Gamti Mnt Optn Hike by 4×4 SUV

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 9 hours · from $57

Travel from Tirana, Durres, Golem, or Qerret by 4x4 van to Bovilla Lake and Mount Gamti. Choose a 30 to 40 minute hike to the mountain balcony or ride up by van, then visit Kruja Castle and its old bazaar with guides such as Jetnor or Anest. Lunch and museum entry are separate.

“It was amazing. Our guide was great, he told us about history of Albania and so on. Worth the money.”

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10.(Private) UNESCO Berat City & Castle Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 7 hours · from $76

Travel from Tirana to Berat with a private English-speaking guide, often Defrim or Klajdi, then walk through the castle, visit the Onufri Iconographic Museum, see Mangalemi and Gorica, and cross the historic Gorica Bridge. Transport, hotel pickup, guiding, and entrance fees are included. Lunch is optional.

“Foi ótimo. O guia é atencioso e paciente. O restaurante que almoçamos é maravilhoso.”

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11.From Tirana/Durres/Golem: Kruja Castle & Old Bazaar Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 6h 30m · from $50

Spend 390 minutes exploring Kruja with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, transport, castle admission, and Skanderbeg Museum entry included. Guides such as Aleks and Rei add clear historical context, while free time in the Old Bazaar lets you browse crafts, enjoy the views, and choose your own souvenirs.

“Aleks was extremely helpful, was able to answer all our questions and gave really insightful historic information throughout the trip. Would recommend this tour”

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12.Shkoder, Lezhe and Kruje Day Trip with Rozafa Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $82

Travel from Tirana in a small group of up to eight with a live guide such as Berti or Gleni. See Rozafa Castle, walk Shkoder’s Gjuhadol quarter, visit Lezhe and Kruje, and browse the old bazaar. Entry and transport are included, but lunch is not.

“Puntualità, disponibilità e simpatia della guida! Un bellissimo giro con un itinerario completo.”

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13.Escape from Tirana, Kruja City, Castle, Old Bazzar

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Travel from Tirana to historic Krujë with a private English or Albanian-speaking guide. Visit Krujë Castle and the Scanderbeg Museum, stroll the Old Bazaar, admire Adriatic and lagoon views, and leave time for a local meal. Guides such as Endri and Tim have received particular praise, but confirm museum tickets and the optional Shkopeti Lake stop before booking.

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14.Tirana Adventure: Petrela Castle, Black Cave Hike & Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 6h 30m · from $42

Leave Tirana with an English-speaking guide such as Ani or Ramo for a 390-minute outing to Petrela Castle, Albania’s largest zipline, Erzeni Canyon, and Pellumbas Cave. Expect a moderate hike on rocky ground, cave equipment, village scenery, and an optional local lunch. The zipline costs an extra €20.

“Hele leuke trip! We werden opgehaald bij ons hotel in Tirana en zijn daarna naar het Petrela-kasteel gegaan wat ongeveer een half uur rijden was. Het was heel schattig en hebben daar een koffietje gedronken met mooi uitzicht. Wij wilden graag de zipline doen, dat was optioneel. Let op: de prijs hiervoor zit niet bij de tour in inbegrepen, maar wel echt de moeite waard! Het is de langste zipline van Albanië en je hebt mooi uitzicht. Je betaald €20 pp extra. Daarna nog 30 min gereden naar de plek waar we gingen hiken. Het is een wandeltocht van een uur en dan kom je bij de super gave black…”

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15.Cape of Rodon, Hiking to Castle, Beach, Wine testing tour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8h 30m · from $70

Spend about 8.5 hours with an English-speaking guide, including Gjenc, exploring Cape of Rodon from Tirana. See St. Anthony’s Church and Rodoni Castle, hike along the coast, swim at White Beach, and visit a winery. Transport, hotel pickup, and entry fees are included, but lunch and wine tasting cost extra.

“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.”

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