The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Albania

Berat Tours, Castle & Fortress Tours, Castle & Fortress Tours in Tirana, City Tours, City Tours in Tirana, Tirana Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, UNESCO Heritage Tours

Berat city UNESCO tour, the Castle & Belshi lake- From 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 Berat UNESCO day tour from Tirana, with Belshi Lake, Berat Castle, Gorica Bridge, lunch time, costs, and practical tips.

“Berat is worth a visit. Lovely place and friendly people, but you should better search for an alternative agency. They promise hotel pick up but, once you’ve booked the excursion they indicate a meeting point more than half a km away. Then, you are the last group to be picked, only to find there are only scattered seats available and your party has to split up. We paid the same as any other and we didn’t organize the bus route; it is absolutely unfair we are denied the chance to be together as a group (and the agency was aware this was going to happend as the bus was almost…”

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Tirana Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Walking Tours in Tirana

Walking Tour of Tirana

2.Walking Tour of Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 646 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $18

Review of Tirana’s 2-hour English walking tour, covering Skanderbeg Square, Bunk’Art 2, Blloku, communist history, price, and tips.

“Very informative tour around Tirana with a complex history well explained by Ariola. He struck a good balance of detailed history with some good humour. Very enjoyable tour- highly recommended.”

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Bovilla Lake Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Tirana Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Tirana- Hiking Tour to Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain

3.Hiking Tour to Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 358 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $12

Review of the Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain hike from Tirana, including views, river swimming, transport, difficulty, price, and practical tips.

“Great visit to Bovilla Lake. Our guide Irvi was friendly, knowledgeable, and offered to take pictures of everyone at the overlook. Some of the other guides at the lookout were so loud and chatty, we were happy to have a guide that was there when we needed but gave us space to enjoy as well! It is a fairly strenuous hike, especially in the heat, though not too long. Totally worth it! Of note, bring your food on the hike, if you choose not to eat at the restaurant (which was very good and not too overpriced) as it was not clear to us that is when we would be…”

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Berat Tours, Day Trips from Durrës, Tirana Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Berat-Durres and Belsh Lake, day tour from Tirana

4.Durres and Belsh Lake, day tour from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 274 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $23

Review of the $22.99 Tirana day tour to Durres, Berat, and Belsh Lake, with itinerary details, value advice, language notes, and practical tips.

“A great day out visiting Durres and Berat. Plenty of time in each place with a nice knowledgeable guide. Small group and air conditioned minibus.”

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Berat Tours, Canyon & Rafting Trips, Lunch Experiences, Private Drivers, Tirana Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Berat Tour Osumi Canyons Exploration Lunch Transfer

5.Berat Tour Osumi Canyons Exploration Lunch Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 212 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $47

Explore Albania’s Osum Canyon from Berat with guided canyoning, safety gear, lunch, hotel transfers, and scenic local stops.

“Meer dan de helft van de activiteit is reistijd, om half 9 verzamelen uiteindelijk pas om tien voor 12 gaan canyoningen om vervolgens om 2 uur alweer klaar te zijn en pas weer rond half 6 terug in Berat te zijn. Activiteit zelf is echt mega leuk maar niet de moeite waard met al het reizen erbij. Mensen zijn wel aardig en de lunch was ruim voldoende. Was ook een beetje aan de dure kant vind ik voor wat je er uiteindelijk voor krijgt”

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Dining Experiences, Food, Food & Drink, Tirana Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Walking Tours in Tirana

Local food experience & walking tour of Tirana

6.Local food experience & walking tour of Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Taste byrek, markets, Albanian dishes, and raki on a small-group Tirana walking tour with local food and city stories.

“Even though it rained throughout, this tour with Brikena was a delight. I believe that food is a window into a culture and with Brikena’s insight and personal stories of her grandmother and mothers cooking, this proved to be correct in Tirana. A really educational and tasty tour. Highly recommend.”

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Berat Tours, Canyon & Rafting Trips, Tirana Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waterfall Tours

Osumi Canyons and Bogova Waterfall from Berat – Tour by 1001 Albanian Adventures

7.Osumi Canyons and Bogova Waterfall from Berat – Tour by 1001 Albanian Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $73

Review of the Osumi Canyons and Bogova Waterfall tour from Berat, with swimming, canyon walks, local food, guide tips, and practical advice.

“Our tour began with a short walk from our hotel to the 1001 Albanian Adventures office. When we arrived we saw others getting water shoes from inside the store and my girlfriend asked for some but I was not offered any. However, that did not matter too much in the end (although, definitely would recommend). We departed Berat at roughly 9:10am and started our journey to Bogova Waterfall, we then stopped for coffee in a small town and then took a trip to the top of Osumi Canyon for some spectacular views. Following this, we then came down the canyon and went into it. Before heading into the canyon we…”

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Tirana Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Tour a Piedi di Tirana

8.Tour a Piedi di Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · from $21

Explore Tirana on foot with a lively English or Italian guide, visiting Skanderbeg Square, Bunk’Art, Bllok, mosques, churches, and more.

“Martin was a great guide! He is very knowledgable about Albania’s history and could answer all our questions ! He speaks very good English and adapted well to the target group. Martin is also very entertaining. good singer, and we can highly recommend him to everyone!”

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Day Trips to North Macedonia, Private, Tirana Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Semi-Private Tour of North Macedonia: Ohrid & Struga from Tirana

9.Semi-Private Tour of North Macedonia: Ohrid & Struga from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $262

Review of the North Macedonia day trip from Tirana, with Struga, Ohrid, Lake Ohrid, transport details, value, walking demands, and practical tips.

“Had a brilliant time on this excursion to North Macedonia. Everything was really well organised, we had a nice coffee stop on the way, followed by a scenic viewpoint in Albania overlooking beautiful Lake Ohrid. The border crossing was really smooth too, no stress at all. We stopped in Struga for a wander, then had plenty of time to properly explore Ohrid, Samuel’s Fortress was definitely a highlight! Our guide Ilir was absolutely fantastic, really friendly, super knowledgeable about the history of Albania, Macedonia, and the Balkans, and you could tell he had a genuine passion for the region. He also gave me some great food and drink recommendations for…”

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City Tours, City Tours in Tirana, Food, Food & Drink, Tirana Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Best of Local Food & City Tour of Tirana – Food & Drinks Included

10.Best of Local Food & City Tour of Tirana – Food & Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $73

Taste Tirana from hearty soup to raki while exploring its history, markets, communist-era landmarks, and local food with a small group guide.

“This is one of the best local tours we’ve ever had! We met with our guide, Redi, at the main square in Tirana, where he started with explanation of the most important bits of Albanian history. Throughout all the trip he was very knowledgeable about the places we visited, but also shared a lot about the history and culture of Albania, which totally exceeded ours expectation. We loved all the food we ate during the evening, everything was delicious and some things also very new for us! Atmosphere was awesome, we felt like we were meeting with a friend who wants to show us the best places in Tirana. We…”

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Albanian Riviera Trips, Cruises & Boat Tours, National Park Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours, Vlorë Tours

Speed Boat Tour to National Park and Grama Bay

11.Speed Boat Tour to National Park and Grama Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 159 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $87

Review of Vlore’s speed boat tour to Haxhi Ali Cave, Blue Cave, secluded beaches, and Grama Bay, with honest advice on value, music, and safety.

“There were 20 of us on the boat... it’s not a small boat like the pictures, it’s a great speed boat. The music was so loud that we couldn't talk. We had to ask to lower because it would last for 6 hours. Otherwise the landscapes are breathtaking and the water is amazing. I recommend this experience for people who want to party.Auto-translated”

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Day Trips to North Macedonia, Tirana Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

North Macedonia: Ohrid & Saint Naum Day Tour from Tirana

12.North Macedonia: Ohrid & Saint Naum Day Tour from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $97

Review of the Ohrid and Saint Naum day tour from Tirana, with border tips, walking advice, itinerary details, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“The tour of Ohrid and North Macedonia was really long but Nolan made it very fun! He took care of everyone and did a great job explaining the history of the country.”

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Albanian Riviera Trips, Cave Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Full-Day, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Vlorë Tours

Blue Cave & Grama Bay Full Day Guided Boat Tour

13.Blue Cave & Grama Bay Full Day Guided Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $76

Explore Albania’s Haxhi Ali Cave, Blue Cave, wild beaches, and Grama Bay on a fast-paced full-day boat tour from Vlore.

“We had great tour with Elio and Vini. There were not a lot off boat around ! The view and branche were nice”

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Berat Tours, Canyon & Rafting Trips, Tirana Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waterfall Tours

Berat Osum Canyon & Bogove Waterfall Tour

14.Berat Osum Canyon & Bogove Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $71

Review of the Berat Osum Canyon and Bogove Waterfall tour, with swimming, hiking, culture, picnic lunch, price, tips, and practical details.

“This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Albania! Definitely recommend it if you visit Berat. Our tour guide Ervis picked us up at the hotel and drove us around the main spots while explaining interesting details about the sites and albanian culture. During the hikes we also had time to explore on our own pace, swim in the waterfall and the canyon. It wasn't an intense hiking experience, which we were happy about, as we still drove south to Sarande after the tour. Thank you for the tour!”

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Cycling Tours, E-Bikes, Guided, Tirana Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bike or E-Bike Tour Tirana: Highlights & Grand Park Guided Cycle

15.Bike or E-Bike Tour Tirana: Highlights & Grand Park Guided Cycle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Explore Tirana by bike or e-bike, from Skanderbeg Square to Grand Park, with history, city views, and an easy English guided ride.

“We understood a lot more about Albanian culture & the bike ride was easy and smooth. The tour was personable and engaging, started from a very central location and got to see all Tirana had to offer, you get to go to Tirana’s Grand Park at the end which was very relaxing. Our guide spoke perfect English and was very easy to communicate with.”

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