Top Tirana Sightseeing Tours

Join us in this Day Tour of Prizren and Pristina to explore the best of Kosvo. This tour is mainly dedicated to the History, Local Culture and Heritage about the two most important cities of Kosovo. It is where local Albanian Culture is fused with Orthodox and Muslim influence in centuries. During this full day Tour of Pristina and Prizren from Tirana, you will have the chance to see the most interesting highlights of both cities. Please be advised that on request will be able to edit and modify the itinerary according to your specific requests or needs. All Entrance Tickets for the mentioned Sites are included in the Price.

With limited time, this 2-hour walking tour will help you get your bearings in Tirana, taking in all the highlights of the Albanian capital. Learn the significance of historic landmarks such as the Skanderbeg’s Monument, the Pyramid, and the National Museum mosaics; learn about Tirana’s communist past as you stroll around the Blloku; and see sights including the Archaeological Museum, the Clock Tower, Ethem Bey Mosque, and the Presidential palace.

A mix of history, culture and in-depth exploration of Albania’s communist past, this tour provides a comprehensive overview of Tirana, particularly for first-time visitors. Visit the National Theater of Opera and Ballet, National History Museum, House of Leaves, the Enver Hoxha Pyramid, the Clock Tower of Tirana, and several other notable landmarks. Lunch and a sampling of rakia—a strong Albanian alcoholic beverage—are included.

Founded in 17-nth century, Tirana became capital of Albania only on 1920. Its history stretches from ottoman period to communism area with an influence of modern architecture. During our walking tour in the main boulevard we will visit beautiful sights such as: Clock Tower, Et’hem Bey Mosque, Different Ministries buildings, City Hall, Pyramid of Tirana, President office, University of Tirana, Orthodox cathedral, Catholic cathedral, etc. Next we will enter to the ex-communist BLLOK area which nowadays is transferred into an area full of modern bars and restaurants. A delicious albanian coffee is included on a cozy coffee shop. After this walking we will transfer by car to the highlight of this tour, Bunkart 1. It is a cold war massive underground bunker located in the outskirts of Tirana. With 3000 sq meters underground space, it is an incredible museum showing the history of communism area in Albania. Inside we will spend around 1 hour.

Explore Tirana, the capital of Albania, through a culinary lens. Visit architectural and cultural landmarks such as Skanderbeg Square, the New Bazaar, and Blloku, a bustling, now-trendy neighborhood that was once restricted to communist party members. Along the way, enjoy breakfast, lunch, coffee, and raki, a strong, Grappa-like beverage made with star anise and local fruits.

This comprehensive four-day tour takes you to some of the most important cultural locations in Albania. After a tour of the capital city of Tirana, set off to discover the lore and history of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Berat, Gjirokastra, Saranda, and Butrint, visiting landmarks such as museums, castles, and national parks along the way.

The medieval town of Kruja lies just one hour north of the Albanian capital, Tirana, and this full-day tour visits both. Spend the morning in Kruja, visit Kruja castle and the Scanderbeg Museum, and browse the stalls at the Old Bazaar. In the afternoon, return to Tirana, where highlights include Skanderbeg Square, the Clock Tower, Et’hem Bey Mosque, and the Blloku district.

Prizren, in Kosovo, is a charming city of mosques and monasteries dating back to the 14th century. Happily spared (mostly) from both the "destroy the old, build the new" drive of the communists during the early years of their rule in Yugoslavia, as well as the ethnic and religious atrocities that plagued the Western Balkans in the last decade of the 20th century, Prizren has the best-preserved old town in the country so far, and is often referred to as the cultural capital of Kosovo.

Travel to the city of Kruja, about 12 miles (20 kilometers) north of Tirana. Visit the Skanderbeg Museum and the Old Bazaar. Enjoy a fresh fish lunch on the Lagoon of Patok, then it’s on to Durrës, known for its colossal Roman amphitheater. Explore the grounds and check out the city’s street art. A highlight is having coffee atop the Venetian Tower of Durres.

It will will be a journey that will leave you hungry for more :) On this tour you'll have a chance to get in the roller coaster of time, flying back and forth thousands of years through Albania's history and culture. Its amazing to see how Albania has coexisted and triumphed in tragedy in the shadows of Titans of the time like the Roman Empire, Byzantines and Ottomans.

This tour will introduce you to the local Tirana and its cultural, historical and culinary heritage. As an urban metropolis, it is full of contrasts in which can easily be noticed the scars from the past and the present. Above all, it is the crossway of different periods of Albanian Modern History. This Private tour of Tirana is a combination of City Walking Tour and Driving Tour. During the walking part, we will be able to explore most of the City Centre of Tirana, Main Boulevard, New Bazaar Area and “Bllok”. Out of the city we drive toward the Bunkart, a former Nuclear Bunkers of the ’70. The most lively souvenir of the Albanian Communist Period. The next station will be driving to Dajti Mountain when we get the cable car to enjoy the great view of Tirana.

This upland city in south -central Albania has 2600 years of history, which has bestowed it with stunning archaeology ,quaint residential areas and preserved monuments . Berat's appeal lies in its UNESCO World Heritage architecture and the epic mountain scenery that shelters the city. Since coming under the yoke of the Ottoman Empire in the 1400s Berat is also a place where Christians and Muslims have lived together in relative peace.

Discover Berat, which is inarguably one of the most beautiful towns in Albania! Walkthrough the historic city of Berat and discover its rich culture and architecture on this illuminating half-day tour. This city is one of the oldest cities and the pride of Albanian architecture. Experience the highlights of the city's most iconic sites and learn more about its history, culture, and architecture. You will visit the Museum of Iconography 'Onufri' which bears the name of the renowned fresco and icon-painter Onufri. Visit the National Ethnographic Museum which houses a rich assemblage of traditional objects and is one of the greatest examples of Berat’s long history and culture. Stop at places that include the medieval castle district, and more on this fascinating tour. *Explore the Castle of Berat, the biggest castle in Albania *Visit Berat's beautiful world heritage sites, including Mangalem and Gorica *Enjoy fantastic aerial views and immerse yourself in Albanian culture

A tour that will take you to one of the most interesting destinations of Balkans Ohrid town, This town is North Macedonia's most seductive destination. It sits on the edge of serene Lake Ohrid, with an atmospheric old quarter that cascades down steep streets, dotted with beautiful churches and topped by the bones of a medieval castle. Famous for its lake and architecture. At the same time you will visit Lin, a small peninsula softly joins the shores of Lake Ohrid. It was once called “Lake of Light” perhaps because the light of both the sun and the moon wholly illuminate its surface year-round. Indeed, this lake’s reflections are legendary! Hundreds of locals reside in this small but beautiful peninsula. As you descend the road to get there, you will notice the beautiful red roofs of its characteristic small homes. Guided Tour Albania and Macedonia Ohrid Lake and Town St Naum Monastery Lin village Pogradec Albania Customized tour ( you can customize this tour )

Beautiful city, heard of Albania- Tirana invites you for great green journey! Historical monuments, museums, luxury zones are great and interesting, but Tirana parks and squares are good fun for everyone who are outside lover! Do you know that the cable-car is the longest in the Balkans, and rises more than 800 metres up the mountainside? What a breathtaking view of the city! Skanderbeg Square in front of the mosque is one of the most visited places in Tirana! Do you know that capital of Albania once was pars of huge Ottoman Empire? What is the story behind Clock Tower? Whats about Blloku area with Enver Hoxha’s villa? With local charismatic guide, you will visit Clock Tower, Et'hem Rruga Murat Toptani, Piramida, Tanners’ Bridge, Bush Street, Mother Teresa Square, and Grand Park. You will enjoy incredible views in Dajti Mountain National Park.

Berati is a central city in Albania, with white ottoman houses, an inhabited castle on hilltop and Osumi River which in the Albanian language means to much water. The city of one over one window, a stone city, protected by UNESCO. Highlights: - Visit Berat inhabitated Castel and Mangalem neighborhood - National Iconographic Museum "Onufri" - National Ethnographic Museum - Gorica Bridge and Lead Mosque - Sightseeing of Red Mosque, Saint George Church, Bachelors' Mosque

This tour is for history lovers, but also for lovers of Nature, because we visit the medieval castle on the feet of the mountain having spectacular views. in Durres we visit the ancient amphitheater and walls on the shores of Adriatic sea haviing a very nice relaxing time by the seaside

Our guides are born and raised in Tirana, so they will give you a tour with insights from the point of view of a local! :) You will not only see the main touristic attractions of the city of Tirana but you will get to know about the vibe that makes this city special. This is a city tour that is run by our professional and experienced tour guides that will make it a very special tour. If you want to know more about Tirana, book our tour!

It's a daily trip of two cities the most important in terms of history and culture in Albania. Rich in history and tradition, Kruja is home of the patriots and the epicenter of Albania’s independence from the Ottoman Empire. Shkodra is the cradle of the most important Albanian poets, like Migjeni, painters like Kol Idromeno, and photographers, the Marubi Family. Shkodra houses the haunting Marubi National Photography Museum, which displays the first photo taken in Albania.

We will start our day with a visit to Apollonia. This archaeological park is one of the biggest in Albania. Apollonia, a Greek colony with a strong Illyrian component, is a magical place. Its special atmosphere is created by a combination of the unique monuments, archaeology, and landscape, difficult to find anywhere in the Mediterranean. The ancient city of Apollonia is one of the best known and important classical cities in the country. After the visit to Apollonia, we are going to Divjake-Karavasta National Park. The Karavasta Lagoon (Albanian: Laguna e Karavastasë) is the largest lagoon in Albania and one of the largest in the Mediterranean Sea. This park is within the List of Ramsar wetlands of international importance and part of the Divjake-Karavasta National Park. The Divjaka-Karavasta National Park is the largest non-coastal complex in Albania. In the park we can do a Boat trip soo we are going to be more connected with nature

Via Egnatia was a road constructed by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. It crossed Illyricum, Macedonia, and Thrace, running through territory that is now part of modern Albania, North Macedonia, Greece, and Turkey. We drive to Labinot Fushe from where we'll start our walk. At first we admire Kamare bridge, constructed by the ottomans and our walk will go in a forest trail and meadows until we reach the Via Egnatia 600 m above sea level. Our walk will continue along the road with cobbled stones until Arrëz village from where we start our way down to reach Shkumbini river and walk along it. After the walk we drive to Elbasan for a visit, where in the second century BC, a trading post called Mansio Scampa was build. By the III or IV century AD, this place had grown into a real city but as a town in a river valley it was vulnerable to attack once legions were withdrawn but Emperor Justiniani I made effort to improve fortifications.

Panoramic tour of Tirana offers the fastest way to learn about Albania entirely. ideal for people that are in Albania for short stay and want to learn more about Albanian's history and culture.

Take a ride through 4000 years of history, enjoy the fantastic views of Rozafa castle, indulge in traditional slow cooked meals and if time permits, slow it down under the sun and take a swim in the Mediterranean sea.

The Via Egnatia was a road constructed by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. It crossed Illyricum, Macedonia and Thrace, running through territory that is now part of modern Albania, North Macedonia Greece and European Turkey as a continuation of Via Appia. Starting at Dyrrachium (now Durres) on the Adriatic Sea, the road followed a difficult route along the river Genusus (Shkumbin), over the Candaviae mountains and thence to the highlands around Lake Ohrid. It then turned south, following several high mountain passes to reach the northern coastline of the Aegean Sea at Thessalonica. From there it ran through Thrace to the city of Byzantium (later Constantinople, now Istanbul). It covered a total distance of about 1,120 km (696 miles/746 Roman miles). Like other major Roman roads, it was about six meters (19.6 ft) wide, paved with large polygonal stone slabs or covered with a hard layer of sand.

We leave Durres at 08:00 AM in the morning by traveling to Prizren, Kosovo to learn more about the story of this old city.The history of Prizren dates to Ancient times, with the first mention of the city in the 2nd century AD. Since that time, the land has been claimed by many different kingdoms- including Romans, Bulgarians, Byzantines, Serbians and Ottomans. The Main Attractions: Shadervan Square – Stone Bridge - Gazi Mehmet Hammam – Clock Tower XV. -. Sinan Pasha Mosque. - Emin Pasha Mosque. Prizren Castle- Fortress - The exact date of the building of the Fortress of Prizren is not known. However, it is believed that the fortress dates from the 6th century This is followed by a delicious light lunch of dishes that are typical to the area. After return back to Hotel Adriatik.

We will meet in the morning at 09:00 AM at hotel/meeting point and starting our trip to the lake of Bovilla . The road is about 21 km distance where half of it is off road. We will look at the suburban neighborhoods of Tirana where you will see a very different lifestyle from the city . We drive up the lake dam and after we reach Bovilla Lake we prepare to hike in Mount Gamti. The track to hike is a simple level where every step gives us a more beautiful view as we reach the top. Hiking lasts about 40 minutes. On the top of the hill there is an impressive view of the lake and the green hills surrounding it. Time to rest, to enjoy the gorgeous view, to play with each other, to talk and to eat food under the shadows of the cave. Returns to the same track takes about 30 minutes. We have a short stop at the river below the dam where the formed canyons are unique and, if you want, you can swim in the fresh water of the river. After all this adventure, we are ready to return in Tirana.

The ancient port city of Durres is Albania’s principal cruise port and just a 30-minute drive from Tirana. On this half-day tour, take in all the highlights, including the magnificent Roman amphitheatre and Venetian Tower, a walk around the Byzantine city walls, and a visit to the Durres Archaeological Museum.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Take a closer look at the largest amphitheatre in Balkan that was built back in Trojan times! You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. City that is called the country's most ancient and economic and historic center will make you surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Durres. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

Albanians and Albania, are often unknown to the world, however, the ones who can recognize the country, immediately highlight the infamous reputation of the fearful bloody gangsters and the scars of communism in the society. To the matter of fact, the insecurity and fear of safety to visit Albania still exists among travelers, however we are here to assure you THINGS HAVE CHANGED! The future looks bright and promising !

Get the best of the UNESCO-listed city of Berat on a day trip from Tirana. admire architectural landmarks including Berat Castle, the Red Mosque, and St. Trinity Church; visit the Museum of Iconography and National Ethnographic Museum.

~If you've ever imagined discovering a place that is completely undiscovered and full of surprises, then Tirana is the right place. ~There you will find the story of a town, which flourished with its special traditions and beauties, which was changed by the history of a small kingdom, was imprisoned by a communist regime and today thrives on development. ~There you will find hospitality, tradition and plenty of people wanting to share their greatest treasure: ALBANIA! "I visit Tirana" tour, is a great choice for first-time visitors.Our guides are born and raised in Tirana, so they will give you a tour with insights from the point of view of a local. You will see a mix of art, history, culture and religious themes all within easy walking distance.

Discover Berat which is inarguably one of the most beautiful towns in Albania! Berat weaves its own very special magic and is easily a highlight of visiting Albania. Its most striking feature is the collection of white Ottoman houses climbing up the hill to its castle, earning it the title of 'town of a thousand windows'.Its rugged mountain setting is particularly evocative when the clouds swirl around the tops of the minarets or break up to show the icy peak of Mt Tomorri. Walkthrough the castle and visit the famous Onufri Museum Learn about the tolerance between the religions meanwhile you visit King Mosque and Helveti Teke See the ottoman architecture and learn more about the history See the part of 1001 windows and take the best picture of the Old Bridge Guided Tour History&Culture Ottoman&Medieval Architecture&Heritage Customized tour ( you can customize this tour )

Besides the history and culture that Tirana offers, we will get an overview of this dynamic city from the top of the Mountain. We will take a ride on a cable car that will get us to an altitude of over 1000m. Fresh air and beautiful nature is to be expected in the Dajti Mountain.

Visiting Kruja, means to go give you privilege of going back into time and to experience the antiquity and the middle age, both at the same moment in time.

This private tour is customized to brings the best of Albanian culture and heritage.During the tour, visits of the cities are fused with everyday life activities. In this way everyone is welcomed to live into fullest the Albanian Adventure.

First-time visitors can uncover the best of Tirana in less time with this private walking your—the perfect way to start your adventure. Join your personal guide, and set out to explore the streets of this colorful city. Highlights include passing local landmarks like the National Theatre and Pyramid of Tirana, walking the sweeping boulevards, and learning about Albanian history from your guide.

Explore the ancient city of Durres and the modern capital of Tirana with ease on this full-day tour. Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide and travel to Durres. Wander through the historical places in the city. Continue to Tirana, where you can take time to visit notable sights in Albania’s capital city.

Discover one of the most beautiful cities in Albania. Kruja provides visitors with great views of the majestic local landscape and a rich collection of historical sites. Kruja is home to the museum of our national hero Skanderbeg, placed within his castle and it is the perfect place in Albania to learn about our national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg and Albanian history. Scanderbeg has protected the Ottoman army and three sultans for 25 years. Visit the Castle, of the panoramic view and landscape, and imagine how they fought with the Ottomans for 25 years protecting their castle and city. The tour will proceed with the visit on the Ethnographic Museum, an old Persian style house, home of the Kapllan Pasha Toptani, where you will learn about the customs, traditions, and lifestyle of Albanian people on those time *Discover the historic town of Kruja with your local guide *Explore the fascinating museum of Gjergj Kastrioti *Marvel at the majestic landscapes of Albania

Tirana is known for its colourful Ottoman-era architecture. It is the capital of Albania. Pastel buildings surround the city and turns us to the beautiful castle of Tirana. Have you ever heard about Tirana’s unique Pyramida? What is the secret of Tirana Skanderbeg square? What it is named for? What Archaeological wealth is hidden in National Historic Museum? What history Et’hem Bey Mosques walls idyllic sceneries can tell you? With local charismatic guide you will visit the National History Museum, Castle of Tirana,Tanner’s Bridge, Pyramid of Tirana, House of Leaves, Grand Park of Tirana, Dictator Hoxha Residence and even more. You will hear secret stories of Communism time here.

A brand new experience for the tourists passionate to the nature and walking into the greenness and fresh air. This is a full day adventurous trip in the surrounding villages around Shpirag mountain. We will reach the ‘start’ village by car and there the taxi will be exchanged with the donkey. If you want to hike as a family, the kids can stay upon the donkey and the parents can hike, or upon preference. You will have the possibility to hike for several hours in the ground of these villages and then take a break in one of the fields on the way. In the early afternoon its time to restart hiking back to the ‘start’ point where the car is waiting to be exchanged again with the donkey.  Lots of fun is guaranteed, especially for ones who have never experienced riding a donkey!