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Top 15 Private Tours in Albania

63 tours  ·  from $25

Good private tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Semi-Private Tour of North Macedonia: Ohrid & Struga from Tirana - The road from Tirana to the North Macedonian border
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Semi-Private Tour of North Macedonia: Ohrid & Struga from Tirana

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

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

Travel from Tirana into North Macedonia with an English-speaking guide such as Altin, Ilir, Toni, or Ardit. Visit Struga, Lake Ohrid, Ohrid’s old town, churches, fortress views, and historic streets. Hotel pickup, transport, fuel, road taxes, insurance, and entry fees are included.

“My sister and I had a great day with Toni. He was so kind, accommodating, and knowledgeable. You can tell he’s passionate about the Balkans and creating an incredible experience for those on his tour. He took the time after our tour to send us recommendations for the rest of our trip. The sites we visited were amazing and it was a pleasure getting to do so in such great company. Thank you, Toni, for going above and beyond to make our to day in Orhid so memorable!”

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Semi-Private Day Tour of Montenegro: Budva & Kotor from Tirana - Budva, where the resort town meets the old walls
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Semi-Private Day Tour of Montenegro: Budva & Kotor from Tirana

2.Semi-Private Day Tour of Montenegro: Budva & Kotor from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $261

Leave Tirana at 7:00 am for a full-day Montenegro outing with a private vehicle, hotel pickup, and a guide such as Aldi, Klodi, or Gentjan. Stop at Sveti Stefan, explore Budva and its old churches, then walk Kotor’s UNESCO-listed old town. Expect excellent scenery, helpful guiding, and a very long road day.

“We had our trip with Gentjan to enjoy the magnificent view of Montenegro. Our journey from Shkoder to Budva and Kotor was truly magical. Thanks to this travel guide, it led us to charming towns and stunning view, making every moment unforgettable. I highly recommend this guide for anyone wanting to experience the best of Montenegro.”

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Private Ohrid Day Tour and Authentic Village from Tirana & Durres - St. Jovan Kaneo and the first lake view
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Private Ohrid Day Tour and Authentic Village from Tirana & Durres

3.Private Ohrid Day Tour and Authentic Village from Tirana & Durres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $150

This 10-hour private trip takes you from Tirana or Durres to Ohrid, North Macedonia, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, a guide such as Xhulio, Engjell, Daniel, or Skerdi, and time for St. Jovan Kaneo, the Old Bazaar, Tsar Samuel’s Fortress, Lake Ohrid, and a quiet mountain village. Bring your passport, cash, and appetite for a long but rewarding day.

“Excellent tour and wonderful day, everything went smoothly despite the wind and rain. Enrid was a great guide”

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From Tirana; Semi - Private Day Trip to Berat & Belsh Lake - Inside Berat Castle, where people still live
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From Tirana; Semi – Private Day Trip to Berat & Belsh Lake

4.From Tirana; Semi – Private Day Trip to Berat & Belsh Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $168

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a professional guide exploring Berat’s castle, Onufri icons and Gorica Bridge, then pause beside Belsh Lake. Guides such as Klodi, Toni, Altin, Arian and Leki have led this route with history, local customs, Albanian food tips and flexible conversation. Pickup is available in Tirana, with Durres pickup by request.

“Our day with Toni our guide could not have been any better. He arrived at the hotel in good time and we immediately set off for the city of Berat in a very comfy and air-conditioned car. We were led along smooth, largely traffic-free roads, and into the countryside. The views all around were breath-taking. Along the way, we stopped off at a developing eco-site for a coffee and rest, before completing the rest of the journey. Berat was steeped in history and its beauty didn't disappoint. Toni led us up some well-worn stone tracks around the castle grounds and other historical buildings including a church, providing us with a…”

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From Tirana: Semi-Private Day Tour to Prizren - The drive from Tirana to Kosovo
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From Tirana: Semi-Private Day Tour to Prizren

5.Semi-Private Day Tour to Prizren

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $261

Travel from Tirana to Kosovo’s cultural capital with a local driver-guide such as Toni, Anjeza, Billi, or Gentjan. You’ll see Prizren’s old town, Sinan Pasha Mosque, and Kalaja Fortress, with transport, entry fees, road costs, and Tirana hotel pickup included. Expect a long but rewarding day with steep walking to the fortress.

“Excellent trip and I had a short but great time. The guide was very helpful and drove smoothly too. It was a private trip.”

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Semi-Private Day Tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana / Shkoder - Theth village combines history and mountain scenery
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Semi-Private Day Tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana / Shkoder

6.Semi-Private Day Tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana / Shkoder

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $261

Leave Tirana at 6:00 am for Theth National Park, crossing Shkodra and Qafa e Thores before hiking to the cold, brilliant Blue Eye. With a maximum of eight people, hotel pickup, transport, and guides such as Toni, Klodi, Ilir, and Arian, you get mountain scenery and local context in one demanding day.

“Very nice tour that gives you a great overview of the north and Theth. Very beautiful area. I really enjoyed the day.”

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Semi - Private Tour of Saranda, Ksamil & Blue Eye from Tirana - Leaving Tirana early, with a possible Durres pickup
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Semi – Private Tour of Saranda, Ksamil & Blue Eye from Tirana

7.Semi – Private Tour of Saranda, Ksamil & Blue Eye from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $235

You’ll travel from Tirana to Saranda, Ksamil, and the Blue Eye with a professional English-speaking guide in a group of up to 15. Expect a very long day, about 10 to 12 hours, with roughly four hours on the road. Guides such as Sam, Ilir, Xhonaton, and Bailey are praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing.

“Our recent tour with Sam was an exceptional experience that left us with lasting memories of Albania. His energy was infectious, making the tour informative and incredibly enjoyable. Communication is key for any tour guide, and Sam excelled. I recommend this tour to anyone considering visiting Saranda, Ksamil, or Blue Eye.”

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Private Montenegro Tour – Budva, Kotor & Sveti Stefan from Tirana - The road from Tirana to Montenegro
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Private Montenegro Tour – Budva, Kotor & Sveti Stefan from Tirana

8.Private Montenegro Tour – Budva, Kotor & Sveti Stefan from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $222

You’ll leave Tirana early in a private vehicle for Kotor, Budva, and Sveti Stefan, with hotel pickup, a guide, walking tours, and entrance fees included. Guides such as Engjell, Endri, and Skerdi are praised for friendly explanations and helpful stops. Bring your passport and expect a very long day on the road.

“The day trip is very nice and convenient if not using a hide car as public transport doesn’t exist - The trip is just transport and a guide, the walking tours he did were very good, the cities spectacular - My disappointment is I booked a tour for 1 which i had to and paid the single price, but and was asked to share with others by the operator last minute and promised a part refund and got nothing back”

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Semi – Private Tour at Cape of Rodon; Hidden Beaches & History - Leaving Tirana for the Adriatic
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Semi – Private Tour at Cape of Rodon; Hidden Beaches & History

9.Semi – Private Tour at Cape of Rodon; Hidden Beaches & History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $170

Travel from Tirana to Cape of Rodon for a guided coastal hike, Skanderbeg’s 15th-century castle, Saint Anthony’s Church, communist-era bunkers, and white-sand beaches. Your English-speaking guide handles transport and local context, with time to relax by the Adriatic. Expect moderate walking, good shoes, water, and up to 15 people.

“Lovely place to hike in! Really enjoyed it, great organisation in accommodating the pick and drop off too :)”

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Blue Eye, Gjirokaster & Lekures | Private & Small Group Tours - Gjirokastër Castle and the stone city
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Blue Eye, Gjirokaster & Lekures | Private & Small Group Tours

10.Blue Eye, Gjirokaster & Lekures | Private & Small Group Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 6 hours 20 minutes to 8 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $134

Travel from Saranda with local guide Ari to Gjirokaster, the Blue Eye spring, and Lekuresi Castle. Expect private round-trip transport, entrance fees, snacks, water, photo stops, and a flexible pace. The tour suits visitors who want history, nature, and sunset views in one long day.

“Ari is an amazing tour guide. Informative, kind, patient, funny. It was truly a treat to go on this tour and spend the day exploring the beautiful country of Albania. Thank you so much Ari for all of the memories and information about Albania. I learned and experienced so much in just one day. Highly recommend!”

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Private Day Tour of Saranda Gjirokaster and Butrint from Tirana - The long road to Saranda
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Private Day Tour of Saranda Gjirokaster and Butrint from Tirana

11.Private Day Tour of Saranda Gjirokaster and Butrint from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $251

Travel privately from Tirana, Durres, or Golem to Gjirokaster, Saranda, and Butrint in one long day. You’ll walk Gjirokaster’s Ottoman bazaar, visit its hilltop castle, pause by the Ionian Sea, and explore ancient Butrint. Guides such as Ilir, Giulio, Skerdi, and Xhuljano are known for sharing Albanian history, culture, music, and everyday life.

“Long trip, nice place, good driver, interesting Castle and Museum. Guide was know everything about places which we visit.”

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Private 4 Day Tour of Albania from North to the South - Day 1: Rozafa Castle, Shkoder, and Lake Shkodra
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Private 4 Day Tour of Albania from North to the South

12.Private 4 Day Tour of Albania from North to the South

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $838

Travel privately from Tirana across Albania with Skerdi of Local Friends Albania. In four days, visit Kruje, Shkoder, Berat, Gjirokaster, the Blue Eye, Durres, and Sarande. Expect a clean private car, two included breakfasts, private rooms, flexible timing, and plenty of history, scenery, and local food.

“Albania has so much to offer, Skerdi brought us to see the best of everything in 4 days. The itinerary was well-curated and not too packed. We appreciated him for being flexible with the schedule. He also did not get not any commission for forcing us to visit souvenir shops like most of the tour packages. The car was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed staying at the hotels that he picked for us throughout the trip. All in all, we had a lovely time thanks to Skerdi! Strongly recommend this tour if you are looking for fuss-free holiday in Albania.”

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Tirana City Private Arrival or Departure Airport Transfer - Vehicle comfort and luggage limits
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Tirana City Private Arrival or Departure Airport Transfer

13.Tirana City Private Arrival or Departure Airport Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Book a private, one-way ride between Tirana International Airport and your hotel. Your driver meets you with an Inspire Me World sign, helps with luggage, and drives you in an air-conditioned car. Drivers such as Klajdi Meta and Lutfi have been praised for friendly service, though you should confirm luggage size and the exact hotel address before arrival.

“Lutfi Was our driver and he was so nice and professional. Really helped us out and also gave great recommendations on where to go. Wish we could have used his services throughout the weekend. I really recommend this service”

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Private Bovilla Lake and Kruja City Day Tour from Tirana - Kruja Bazaar, a short walk through old trade routes
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Private Bovilla Lake and Kruja City Day Tour from Tirana

14.Private Bovilla Lake and Kruja City Day Tour from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $105

Travel privately from Tirana to Bovilla Lake, hike about 15 minutes to a Mount Gamti viewpoint, then explore Kruja’s old bazaar, castle, and Sari Salltik cave. Guides such as Henri, Elton, and Pejon offer flexible pacing and local stories. Pickup, water, WiFi, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Lunch is not.

“Had a great day with Elton. Enjoyed seeing the lake and the castle at Kruje. Easy pickup and drop off.”

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Kruja & Durres; Semi - Private Day Tour from Tirana - Starting in Tirana, with pickup details worth checking
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Kruja & Durres; Semi – Private Day Tour from Tirana

15.Kruja & Durres; Semi – Private Day Tour from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel from Tirana to Kruja and Durres in a small group of up to 15 people. Explore Kruja Castle, its medieval bazaar, and historic resistance sites, then see Durres’ amphitheater, Venetian Tower, Roman ruins, and Vollga promenade. English-speaking guides such as Ilir, Toni, Ardit, Genti, Arian, and Sokol lead the day.

“Un tour consigliatissimo per chi vuole uscire fuori da tirana per una giornata alla scoperta di una Cittadella caratteristica e di Durazzo. Ma soprattutto voglio fare i complimenti alla nostra guida Arian che è stato un ottimo accompagnatore con la sua semplicità educazione gentilezza e preparazione nel rispondere alle nostre curiosità. Esperienza molto apprezzata dalla mia comitiva.”

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