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Explore Tirana’s Communist history and culinary landscape on this full-day tour. In the company of a guide, travel in an air-conditioned minivan to Bunk’Art, a museum that was formerly a massive bunker. Visit the National Gallery of Arts, the pyramid of Tirana, Skanderbeg Square, Mother Teresa Square, and the Blloku neighborhood. As you stroll, sample traditional meatballs, pastries, and drinks.

UNESCO-protected Berat and Apollonia are within day-trip reach of Tirana, but visiting them independently means finding your own way around and perhaps overlooking some of their history. This tour gets you to both sites in comfort and lets you explore them with a guide who’ll share detail and stories you may otherwise miss. Roam Berat’s castle and old quarters, learn why it’s called the "Town of 1001 Windows", and explore Apollonia’s ruins before watching the sunset cast them in gold.

Today you will learn about the communist past in Albania and the atrocities of the regime! We will start our tour by visiting Bunk Art 1, the best museum to experience the real conditions of these dark times for Albania. We will go through the underground tunnels with 3 levels, visiting the personal rooms of the highest hierarchy officials. Our tour will continue in the center of Tirana where we will visit the Historical Museum, learning about the history of Albania from ancient times to modern days. We will continue walking in the center and explain the history of the main buildings of Tirana, passing by the Main Square, Pyramid, Main Boulevard, and Blloku area where we will pass by Hoxha’s house. We will explain details and stories of the time that we have experienced ourselves. Our day will end at a famous bar in Tirana, furnished as in the communist era and trying raki, our strong traditional liquor.

Explore the rich winemaking heritage of Albania when you book this full-day tour from Berat. Visit two carefully chosen wineries, where families share their traditions and guide you through the wine production process. Indulge in tastings of local wines and traditional Albanian raki, complemented by local snacks. Conclude with a delicious lunch or dinner at a local restaurant (own expense).

Get an adrenaline rush high above Tirana on this private tandem paragliding experience. Travel in a taxi to the starting point on Dajti Mountain and fly while strapped to your tandem partner high above the ground. Take in views and record the experience on a GoPro to relive the experience later.

If you’re looking for culture in Kosovo, it’s best to head south to Prizren. Seated at the foot of the Sharr Mountains and close to the Rahovec (Orahovac) wine region, Kosovo’s second city packs a heavy punch with its rich history, traditional handicraft shops and gastronomic delights.

Discover more of the Balkans when you book this 2-day excursion to North Macedonia and Kosovo from Tirana. Uncover the rich history of Ohrid with visits to St. John's Church and the mosque Halveti Hayati Tekke before admiring the blend of European, Ottoman, and Asian influences in Skopje. On day two, cross into Kosovo to discover Pristina's Newborn monument and the charming streets of Prizren.

Check out the view of Tirana from the top of Dajti Mountain on this private half-day tour. Your guide will organize the details for you, like round-trip transfers from your Tirana hotel, the cable-car ticket, and bottled water. Enjoy the views of Albania and the Adriatic coast from the mountain top, and also explore Tirana city on this tour.

The national park of Tomorr mountain now offers a lot more opportunities to hike, trek and explore the area. This tour can be arranged in two options, to reach either the castle of Tomorri or the highest peak of the mountain. With the first option, we will drive for about 1.5 hrs to reach the village of Tomorr and then from there start hiking up toward the castle of Tomorri. The hike/trek is around 1.5 – 2 hrs depending on the travelers’ level. We will then reach the place called ‘Qafa e Skures’ in where we will rest and enjoy the fantastic view of the mountain just in front of us. We can have lunch in here or around 80m above, at the castle (ruins of the castle). An experienced local guide will be with us to tell us some of the most interesting stories, legends and cultural heritage of the area. We will get down through another shorter way, to enjoy another view of the park and village as well.

Visiting the historical Ottoman town of Berat from Tirana is tricky without hiring a car. On this full-day, small-group tour, travel to Berat with ease in the company of a guide. Stop at places that include the medieval castle district, ancient churches, and mosques. Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off in Tirana.

Tirana is one of the best places in the Balkans to get a glimpse of the region’s Iron Curtain history. But travelers visiting independently risk missing out on crucial context. Understand the significance—and lasting legacies—of Albania’s decades-long dictatorship during this private, half-day communist-themed tour. Highlights include BunkArt2, a former underground bunker, and the House of Leaves Museum, which documents communist-era surveillance regimes.

Explore the historical city of Kruja and the ancient town of Durres on this full-day, small-group tour. Visit Kruja’s medieval Old Bazaar and the 5th-century castle with hidden paths. Then, enjoy the seaside views and Roman ruins of Durres. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tirana are included for a hassle-free experience.

Travel roughly three hours north of the capital to Prizren, a historic city located on the banks of the Bistrica River. Admire the juxtaposition of ancient architecture beside modern buildings and industries. Highlights of the tour include Sinan Pasha Mosque, the Church of Our Lady Ljevis, Prizren Fortress, and the Albanian League of Prizren, an archeological museum boasting many ancient artifacts from the region.

Get to know the UNESCO-designated city of Berat and the ruins of Apollonia on this full-day private tour. Depart from your accommodation in Tirana or Durres in an air-conditioned vehicle and make your way to Berat. Learn about the area’s history from your driver-guide and take time to explore at your own pace.

Ardenica Monastery and unspoiled Apollonia are two historical sites located outside of Tirana, but it can be tricky to tick both off without a car. On this full-day tour, travel from your hotel  in an air-conditioned vehicle to see both. Learn about the history of Ardencia and Apollonia 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.

Swap bustling Tirana for sprawling beaches and Adriatic views on this small-group tour to the Albanian Riviera. Travel the distance comfortably via air-conditioned vehicle, then dedicate a full day to swimming, sunbathing, and soaking up the views at two of the region’s best beaches. Lounger rental and lunch at a local restaurant are both included, so you can travel light with just your swimming costume, towel, and camera.

Tick off another Balkan capital on this full-day tour to Skopje from Tirana. Round-trip transfer from your hotel ensures a seamless journey over the border, leaving you more time to explore historical attractions such as the Old Bazaar, Macedonia Square, and Mother Teresa Memorial House. Enjoy the personalized experience of a private tour and avoid hidden costs with entrance fees included as per itinerary.

Be amazed by the mesmerizing blue waters of Ksamil and Blue eye and enjoy a city tour around Saranda all in one day.

Spend a day discovering the history of two of Albania’s oldest towns and Preza Castle without the inconveniences of self-drive or public transportation on this private tour from Tirana. With a driver-guide providing historical detail and stories you might not hear if alone, make tracks for Kruja to explore its castle and old bazaar. After a stop to admire medieval Preza Castle, continue to seaside Durres to view its 2nd-century amphitheater and other attractions before your return.

Venture off the tourist trail and into the mountains to visit the village of Theth with a private driver-guide. Tucked away in Albania’s lesser-known Shkodra region, the village is secluded, yet dramatic landscapes abound. You’ll discover the nature and views, experience warm Albanian hospitality with an overnight stay in a guesthouse where local food is served, and enjoy convenient hotel pickup.

Experience parts of North Macedonia and Kosovo from Tirana with ease on this two-day private tour. Customize the itinerary to suit your particular interests. Depart from your Tirana accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle and make your way to Ohrid, Skopje, Prishtina, and Prizren hassle-free. Relax in provided accommodation in Skopje.

Combine history, nature, and culture into one jam-packed, 2-day tour of Albania when you book this private excursion. Travel from Tirana to Berat, Gjirokaster, Butrint, the Blue Eye, Saranda, and more to cover the highlights of southern Albania. Traverse mountains, fields, hills, and sea to soak up the scenery and get to know more about the local heritage.

Visit North Macedonia in a single day from Tirana, without worrying about bus schedules or language barriers, during this full-day, small-group tour. Travel to the picturesque lakeside city of Struga, nicknamed the "City of Poetry," and Ohrid, known as the Jerusalem of the Balkans for its hundreds of churches. Admission tickets to all visited sites are provided, plus hotel transfers in Tirana are included.