The 9 Best Castle Tours in Tirana

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

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

Review of the Tirana to Berat day tour, with Belshi Lake, Berat Castle, Gorica Bridge, lunch time, guide tips, and honest value advice.

“There’s alot of climbing on cobblestones up to Berat castle but our group of 8 enjoyed our visit to picturesque Berat. Belshi Lake was merely a rest stop with the majority of the time spent at Berat. Arber our guide was excellent. He provided a good mix of history with story telling and wove in some cultural info also. He even dressed in traditional clothes from his village. We enjoyed this side trip from Tirana.”

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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

Review of a Kruja day trip from Tirana, with Sari Salltik mountain views, castle history, bazaar shopping, lunch time, and practical tips.

“They cannot control the weather (So avoid winter). They were very punctual for pick up . I assume if there was no fog, they views would have been breath taking . Kind hearted people. Lots of history”

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3.Krujë Day Trip with Krujë Castle & Old Bazaar

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

Review of Krujë from Tirana: castle, Skanderbeg Museum, old bazaar, mountain views, transport, guides, price, and practical tips.

“Guide was knowledgeable and he definitely aided in helping to understand the history. he did get lost on the way back to tirana, but that's kinda on Google. good overall!”

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4.Savor Albanian Cuisine Cooking Class with Mama Nina Berat Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $48

Cook traditional Albanian dishes with Mama Nina inside Berat Castle, sharing family recipes, local stories, and a generous homemade meal.

“Lovely day cooking in Berat. We made all the traditional dishes and truly they all tasting amazing. Nina was lovely and her friend that helped translate was really an incredible and interesting person. We enjoyed learning to cook the recipes , enjoying a delicious meal and even the sweet treat she gave us at the end of the meal. Only recommendation for improvement would be to include one of the recipes as like a parting gift so we can attempt to make it again! Thank you for a lovely time”

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5.Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar and Sari Salltik Tour

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

Explore Kruja Castle, Skanderbeg Museum, Old Bazaar and Sari Salltik Mountain on a practical 7-hour tour from Tirana.

“We had an incredible experience in Krujë, thanks to the exceptional service provided by the Belkisa(our guide) and her sister. The elder sister's professional driving skills navigated the hills with ease, while the Belkisa’s(younger sister) expert guiding and in-depth knowledge of the area made our trip unforgettable. They also provided excellent recommendations for dining and planning our daily itinerary. Highly recommended! Rating: 5/5 stars (from both my wife and me)”

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

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

Review of Shkodra from Tirana, including Rozafa Castle, old city sights, Skadar Lake views, price, guides, food, and practical tips.

“This was fantastic! Illr was amazing, so much insight, brilliant English, such a fun packed day. I can't recommend this highly enough, a must do on your Albania adventure.”

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7.Kruja Castle ,Sari Salltik & Durrës fromTirana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $84

Explore Kruja Castle, Sari Salltik, and Durrës from Tirana with a guide, mountain views, Roman ruins, and Adriatic seafood.

“Adi is a perfect guide! He was professional, entertaining, informative and delightful to spend time with! He made our tour memorable and educational! Would recommend.”

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8.Kruja City and The Castle with Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $24

Review of the Kruja and Sari Salltik tour from Tirana, with castle history, bazaar shopping, mountain views, pricing, and practical tips.

“Great experience, wonderful trip. Lovely guid, Bledi was very knowledgeable and friendly. The only downside weather wasn't too good, so we couldn't enjoy the wonderful views, but that can't be helped.”

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9.Petrelë Castle Quad Bike Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19 reviews · 1h 30m · from $39

Ride an ATV through Albania’s countryside, visit Petrelë Castle, and enjoy guided off-road fun near Tirana for $39.

“L’attività in generale ci è piaciuta molta ed è stata divertente! Unica pecca il poco tempo effettivo sul quad, circa 30 minuti. Dato il costo mi aspettavo qualcosa in più. Comunque consigliata!”

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