ALBANIA
The Albania Guide.
The 10 guided tours worth booking in Albania, with what each one involves, who runs it and what you will pay.
Blue Cave & Grama Bay boat tour from Vlore with caves, wild coves, snorkeling time, and a Grama Bay viewpoint hike. Max 20.
“We had great tour with Elio and Vini. There were not a lot off boat around ! The view and branche were nice”
Guided bike or e-bike tour of Tirana’s top sights and communist-era landmarks, ending in Grand Park’s lake with an easy ride.
“Fantastic e-bikes and a super friendly, cool guide! We learned so much about Tirana and saw the whole city in a short time. Our guide also gave us lots of great tips for restaurants, cafes and things to do in the city. It was the perfect way to discover Tirana really recommended!Auto-translated”
Tirana walking tour with Albiona: Skanderbeg Square, Ottoman mosques, Blloku communist sites, rakia tasting, Bunk’Art 2, and more.
“We loved our time with Albiona. She is the most wonderful lady, with a treasure trove of knowledge to share.”
Guided rafting on the Vjosa River in Përmet, Albania: 3 hours of rapids, a swim stop, included gear, photos/video, and showers.
“Had a really great experience on Rafting with Emil as our host. Best time to experience are in the morning and evening. Thanks a lot !!”
A short, small-group Berat winery tour with transfers, a guided tasting of 3 wines, raki, and local snacks, in English.
“I cannot recommend this tour enough, it was a highlight of our trip! Learned lots of interesting things about the vineyard and the wine making process, tasted delicious wines and had so much fun! The Professor was a great guide.”
Self-guided 8-day trekking loop through Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo with Theth, Valbona Pass, Blue Eye, Cerem and Lake Hrid.
“Our guide Ervis was so knowledgeable, informative, interesting, professional, and entertaining! Thank you Choose Balkans.”
Guided Kruja day trip from Durres: Holy Mountain views, Skanderbeg Castle, Old Bazaar shopping, and a hillside lunch.
“Kruja was an amazing day, and it was all thanks to our tour guide, Mario! He was like a walking encyclopedia of the city, making history come alive. We ended the day tired but well fed with lasting memories. Thank you.”
A self-guided 7-day trek across the Albanian Alps, Montenegro, and Kosovo with guesthouses, border crossings, and big mountain views.
“We loved the 7-day Peaks of the Balkan tour with Choose Balkans. The hikes are challenging but definitely worthwhile. The places you get to visit and sleep are fantastic. Special thanks go out to Brikena from Choose Balkans for arranging thiRead more”
Private English walking tour of Durrës with a licensed guide, mixing Venetian, Ottoman, Byzantine, and communist-era stories in 2–3 hours.
“Today was truly interesting, lots of explanations by a truly remarkable and friendly guide! I would definitely recommend it to any family or friend.”
Self-guided hike through Theth, Valbona Pass, and a boat on Komani Lake, with homestays and transport from Tirana.
“Great hike! The accomodation and transport were well booked and we were well taken care of. Highly reccomend!”
