The 10 Best Walking Tours in Albania, Albania

Reveal the heart of Balkans region with this exciting adventure which will take you through Albania and Montenegro. If you think you have seen everything Europe has to offer, think again, because this destination situated on the western coast of Balkan peninsula is the last secret waiting for you to discover it. This intriguing 2 days trip from Dubrovnik will give you an opportunity to see the best of Montenegro, like fortified towns of Budva, Kotor and St. Stefan, and to learn about unknown country of Albania. In the medieval town of Kruja, we will visit the castle situated on prominent strategic point. We will visit Albanian capital city Tirana, city of Shkodra where we will spend a night at a hotel. On the way back along the Montenegrin coastline, short visits to Budva and Kotor are planned. 

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, English speaking driver/guide (additional languages available on request), Transfer by fully air-conditioned comfortable touristic vehicle/fuel for 2 days, Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, 1 night accommodation with breakfast in hotel in Shkodra, Lunch in Montenegro (Budva or Kotor), Insurance, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities, Other than specified

You are visiting Tirana soon or you are in Tirana. Either way, we’re here to help! In this walking tour we take pride in presenting you the capital of Albania, the city of Tirana, as it is, in only 4 hours. We will take you to the highlights of the Albanian capital. This tour will show us the old historical part of Tirana, influenced heavily by Italian culture and the communist regime, and the modern part of the city collided together in perfect harmony. Don’t miss the chance to visit the most controversial city you have ever visited.

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch, Personal expenses, Optional activity costs

This tour will introduce you with local Tirana and its traditional food and cuisine. Tirana, an urban metropolis, full of contrasts in which can easily be noticed the scars from the past and the present. It is a city when fine delicate art of the beginning of the 20th century is mixed with cold rectangular shapes of the communism period and in between modern new buildings blooms. In this one Day Tour we will discover some of the most interesting part of the city combined with a lot of local flavors, interesting stories and friendly locals.

Inclusions: Traditional Breakfast - 2 Types of Soups from a Local Restaurant, Traditional Local Lunch - Grill Food, Traditional Desserts, Bottled water, Raki Taste, Hotel Pick up and Drop off

Exclusions: Souvenirs & Personal Spendings

This tour will take you to the frightening communist regime in Albania, which consists of presenting you the lifestyle, the old dictator’s Enver Hoxha crimes, a surveillance museum, bunkers built to survive the dangers of a nuclear war which existed only in the leader’s imagination, the Historical Museum and lots more.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Coffee and/or Tea, Have you heard of 'Rakia'?It's one of the most alchoolic beverages in the world and an old traditional drink here in our country. Be careful though, don't drink too much, it's stronger than you think., Hotel pick up

Exclusions: Lunch

Best months: March, April, May, June, September, October and November. We have designed short interesting excursions or day trips, which can be completed in a few hours and up to a full day.

Inclusions: Guide

Exclusions: Landing and facility fees

The culinary and city tour of Berat will take you to a family that lives inside the Castle of Berat. There we will eat traditional food prepared with a lot of love from the family and hear more about their stories or the way of living. At the same time, our city tours include the visit of the all historic district of Berat. Do the walking tour of downtown, visit the medieval Islamic Complex, Tour of Onufri Museum and all-important monuments of Berat. History&Culture Archictecture&Heritage Berat Highlights Visit Local family Homemade food Local living Guided tour Customize ( Opportunity to customize this tour )

Inclusions: Lunch in a local house inside the castle of Berat ( Home made food ) Eat lunch in the beautiful small garden of the house with the view of Tomorr mountain and castle houses ., All Fees and Taxes, Professional tour guide , Pick up in Berat

Exclusions: Personal expenses

Albania is the last unexplored area of the Europian touristic map, so the interest to visit this small and beautiful country is growing more and more. Albania has become a favorite destination for travelers. Having been almost entirely closed off under the hard-line communist regime for many decades, the country is still considered an exotic tourist destination. The natural scenery and beauty of the mountainous countryside is therefore largely unspoilt. Visitors can discover gorgeous beaches.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Entrance to the Museum and Castle, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Diver/Tour Guide

Exclusions:

~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.

Inclusions: Guide, All Fees and Taxes, Written material for each site visited during the guide., Traditional coffee, in a traditional bar.

Exclusions: House of leaves's ticket.

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 )

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Border crossing fee , Private transportation, Tour Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Everything not mentioned

Visit the newborn country and it's Cultural Capital Prizren, with its charming mosque- and church-filled old town shines with an enthusiasm that's infectious. Walkthrough the old town and enjoy the Ottoman architecture. Go inside Sinan Pasha Mosque dating from 1615, the Sinan Pasha Mosque is the most important in Prizren, and it sits right at the heart of the old town, overlooking the river and the town's Ottoman Bridge. Hike up from Prizren's old town to the Castle for the superb views over the city and on into the distance Visit Albanian League of Prizren -In the late 19th century the Albanian League was established in Prizren to push for greater rights for the town's Albanian community. Visit the St George Cathedral and take your free time to enjoy the atmosphere of the city meanwhile you are having a cafe close to the stone bridge Guided Tour History&Culture Heritage&Architecture Religious Customized tour ( you can customize this tour )

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver/Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Personal Expenses