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The 15 Best Tours in Albania

411 tours  ·  from $7

A fortnight or a long weekend, the problem is the same: a coastline, two mountain ranges and one itinerary. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Hike Gamti Mountain with Bovilla lake view & canyon- From Tirana - First look at Lake Bovilla and the dam
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Hike Gamti Mountain with Bovilla lake view & canyon- From Tirana

1.Hike Gamti Mountain with Bovilla lake view & canyon- From Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,280 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $12Our pick

Travel from Tirana to Bovilla Lake in an air-conditioned van, hike 1.95 km up Gamti Mountain, enjoy broad lake views, and visit the Ishëm river canyon. Guides such as Paola, Bledjan, Noel, and Arber add Albanian history, humor, music, and practical help along the way.

“Bledjan was amazing! Super engaging and very knowledgeable about Albanian history. He is also a BOMB photographer. The hike was short but steep. It was moderate to advanced difficulty.”

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Day Trip to Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu - Getting from Corfu Town to Saranda
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Day Trip to Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu

2.Day Trip to Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 847 reviews · 10 hours · from $68

Cross from Corfu by boat, then ride Albania’s southern coast to Butrint National Park. With the guided option, local guides such as Lea, Aferdita, or Dori explain the theater, Roman baths, Venetian castle, and Albanian life before lunch and free time in Saranda. The unguided option gives you a slower day by the promenade.

“Fantastic day out. Amazing sights, so much history at Butrint.”

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Berat city UNESCO tour, the Castle & Belshi lake- From Tirana - Entering Berat Castle above the city
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Berat city UNESCO tour, the Castle & Belshi lake- From Tirana

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

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

Travel from Tirana to Berat with an English-speaking guide such as Paola, Noel, Klajdi, or Arber. Stop at Belshi Lake, explore the living fortress of Berat Castle, cross Gorica Bridge, and enjoy free time for lunch. Castle admission and city pickup are included, though large-group transport and changing pickup points require patience.

“Noel Karimi is an excellent guide. Un excepted delays because of some protests but he was quick to adapt and keep us informed. The sites were beautiful.”

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Walking Tour of Tirana - Bunk’Art 2 and the difficult communist years
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Walking Tour of Tirana

4.Walking Tour of Tirana

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

Walk central Tirana for about 2 hours 15 minutes with an English-speaking licensed guide. You’ll see Skanderbeg Square, Et’hem Bej Mosque, Bunk’Art 2, the Pyramid, Blloku, and the Orthodox Cathedral, while guides such as Eri, Arber, Clint, and Klint bring Albania’s past to life through humor, personal stories, and practical tips.

“Very informative guide Local with excellent knowledge Of the sites visited Would recommend as an initiation to the city of Tirana”

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Kruja castle, the old Bazaar & Sarisalltik- Departure from Tirana - Inside Kruja Castle and the story of Skanderbeg
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Kruja castle, the old Bazaar & Sarisalltik- Departure from Tirana

5.Kruja castle, the old Bazaar & Sarisalltik- Departure from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 592 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $24

This 7 to 8-hour trip takes you from Tirana to the Sari Salltik cave shrine at 1,176 meters, then to Kruja’s old bazaar and castle. Guides such as Ervin, Bledi, and Klajdi explain Albania’s past, while free time lets you shop, eat, or visit the Skanderbeg Museum. Hotel pickup, transport, and castle entry are included.

“Great fun and very interesting with our guide Bledi. He's a wealth of knowledge, funny, and very personable.”

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Albanian Night Show: Traditional Music, Dance & Dinner in Tirana - Dressing in Albanian clothing before the dancing
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Albanian Night Show: Traditional Music, Dance & Dinner in Tirana

6.Albanian Night Show: Traditional Music, Dance & Dinner in Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53

Spend about two and a half hours at Albanian Night in Tirana, where live musicians, dancers, wedding and funeral scenes, traditional clothing, circle dances, and a seven-dish regional dinner introduce you to Albanian culture. The evening is hosted by a friendly local team, including Leka, and audience participation is part of the show.

“Fun and funny. Enjoyed wearing the Albanian clothes , the music was beautiful, the dancers were amazing and the overall performance was great”

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From Tirana- Hiking Tour to Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain - The Short, Steep Climb up Gamti Mountain
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From Tirana- Hiking Tour to Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain

7.Hiking Tour to Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain

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

Leave Tirana for Lake Bovilla and Gamti Mountain on a 6 to 7-hour guided outing. Expect a bumpy scenic drive, a short but steep hike, wide lake views, photo help from guides such as Desi, Irvi, or Cimi, and time for food near the water. Swimming is allowed in the river, not in Lake Bovilla.

“Lake Bovilla was gorgeous - would definitely recommend if you’re visiting Albania! Our tour guide Cimi was absolutely fantastic and made sure everyone was safe and had a great time. Shout out to the driver too who navigated the tricky roads with ease.”

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Berat Rafting, Kayaking & River Tubing – Osumi Canyons - Getting ready for the river
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Berat Rafting, Kayaking & River Tubing – Osumi Canyons

8.Berat Rafting, Kayaking & River Tubing – Osumi Canyons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

From Berat, you travel to the Osumi Canyons for a guided rafting trip through waterfalls, narrow canyon walls, and clear river stretches. Guides such as Enver, Bledi, and Renato lead the activity, provide safety gear, and may photograph the adventure. Low summer water can change rafting into canyon exploration.

“We had a fantastic day rafting at Osumi Canyons. We were collected from the centre of Berat and taken for a 2 hour drive to Osumi Canyons. The drive was an adventure in its own right, speeding along winding roads and though the mountainous Albanian countryside up to the gorge itself. Once there we were provided all the kit we needed, wetsuits, helmets and life jackets and given a safety brief before another short drive with the boats down to the waters edge. The water was quite low when we were there but, although the river wasn’t going to provide the adrenaline, the scenery certainly did. With the gorge towering…”

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Shala river & Komani lake -Day trip departure from Tirana/Shkodra - The Komani Lake boat ride through mountain gorges
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Shala river & Komani lake -Day trip departure from Tirana/Shkodra

9.Shala river & Komani lake -Day trip departure from Tirana/Shkodra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 13 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $62

Spend a long but rewarding day traveling from Tirana, Shkodra, or Lezha to Komani Lake and the Shala River. You’ll ride by boat through mountain gorges, swim in clear water, enjoy about three hours by the river, and optionally hike to a fine lookout. Guides such as Arber, Bledi, and Edi are praised for keeping the day organized and fun.

“We’ve spent an amazing day in Shala River, views are insane and the boat trip is beautiful. Bledi our guide made everything feel so smooth and organised! Thank you!”

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Cooking Classes and Traditional food tasting in Tirana - Meeting Sindi and settling into the kitchen
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Cooking Classes and Traditional food tasting in Tirana

10.Cooking Classes and Traditional food tasting in Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Join Sindi at Go as Local in Tirana for a hands-on Albanian cooking class. Prepare dishes such as Lakror, Tave Kosi, and Sheqerpare, then sit down to eat with wine, raki, coffee, tea, and homemade snacks. The class begins at 1 pm, lasts about four hours, and is offered in English.

“The food, wine and raiki were excellent. The company very nice and the instructor very good. We would take another class with different dishes if we had time.”

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Berat-Durres and Belsh Lake, day tour from Tirana - Durres Amphitheater: Roman Albania in 30 minutes
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Berat-Durres and Belsh Lake, day tour from Tirana

11.Durres and Belsh Lake, day tour from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 274 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $22

Spend 9 to 10 hours visiting Durres, Berat, and Belsh Lake from Tirana in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Bledi. See the Roman amphitheater, Venetian Tower, Berat’s old quarters and castle, then stop by the lake. The small group holds up to 10 people, though some departures use two vehicles.

“It was nice and was done at a good pace. Tour guide is friendly too. I would definitely recommend 👌”

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Berat Tour Osumi Canyons Exploration Lunch Transfer - The 60-kilometer road from Berat
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Berat Tour Osumi Canyons Exploration Lunch Transfer

12.Berat Tour Osumi Canyons Exploration Lunch Transfer

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

Travel from Berat to Osumi Canyon for about three hours of guided walking, swimming, and optional rock jumps. Your guide provides neoprene gear, a life jacket, helmet, and other safety equipment. The day also includes lunch, a Bogovë water stop, local legends, and a return transfer.

“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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Amazing Horse Riding Experience at Vjosa National Park in Permet - Saint Maria Church of Leuse and the old village trail
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Amazing Horse Riding Experience at Vjosa National Park in Permet

13.Amazing Horse Riding Experience at Vjosa National Park in Permet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Ride with Funky Adventures from Permet into Fir of Hotova and the Vjosa National Park area. Avenir, Avi, Lilly, and the local team match the route to your riding ability, with horses, helmets, snacks, fruit, drinks, and wine included. Expect mountain views, old villages, Saint Maria Church of Leuse, and a possible stop at the thermal baths near Lengarica Canyon.

“It was a fun and very well organized day. The ride was through beautiful countryside. The horses were well behaved and very healthy.”

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Rafting Vjosa River Gjirokastër Albania ARG - Entering Langarica Canyon
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Rafting Vjosa River Gjirokastër Albania ARG

14.Rafting Vjosa River Gjirokastër Albania ARG

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend 3 to 4 hours rafting near Përmet on the Vjosa River, with the Langarica Canyon, clear water, mountain scenery, swimming, and optional cliff jumping. English-speaking guides such as Kevin, Julio, and Aldo lead the trip. Equipment, wetsuit, thermal jacket, safety vest, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.

“Equipe très pro et s'adapte aussi aux débutants. Très belle balade au milieu de la rivière vjosa. Recommande.”

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Local food experience & walking tour of Tirana - The first bite: flaky byrek in a local spot
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Local food experience & walking tour of Tirana

15.Local food experience & walking tour of Tirana

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

Spend 3 to 4 hours walking Tirana with a local companion such as Markel, Brikena, or Genti. Taste byrek, seasonal produce, cheese, olive oil, honey, dessert, a traditional meal, and grape raki while visiting Çam Bazaar, Rruga Qemal Stafa, and Pazari i Ri.

“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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