ALBANIA
The Albania Guide.
The 10 private tours worth booking in Albania, with what each one involves, who runs it and what you will pay.
See Struga and Ohrid in one day from Tirana. Small group, expert guiding, UNESCO sights, and door-to-door hotel transfers.
“The tour was great ! We saw amazing things. Ardit was a great guide. We really enjoy the sightseeings and explications. Thank you !”
Private Ohrid day trip from Tirana with a guide, fortress and Saint Naum admission, plus authentic villages and lake views in North Macedonia.
“We had a great trip with Engjell! We called “Go as Local” the night before our tour and messaged on Whatsapp just to confirm our pickup location and time. Engjell was on time, knowledgeable, and very helpful. We stopped for coffee on the way and he took us to a great restaurant for lunch! Overall…”
Semi-private Montenegro day trip from Tirana to Budva and Kotor. Sveti Stefan photo stop, church entries, English guide, max 15.
“We loved our time with Ilir. He is the most wonderful man, with a treasure trove of knowledge to share.”
Semi-private day trip from Tirana to UNESCO Berat and Belsh Lake, with hotel pickup, English guide, and tickets included.
“Our tour guide, Klodi, was friendly and knowledgeable. The highlight of the tour was Berat Castle - 800 years old. Klodi was very insightful. We learned much about the sites visited and about Albanian culture, customs and life in general. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.”
Tirana to Prizren semi-private day trip: hotel pickup, max 15, guided history, Sinan Pasha Mosque, Kalaja Fortress, free tickets.
“The trip from Tirana to Pritzren was easy and Tony was an amazing guide. He provided us with a general history of Albania and Kosovo over the centuries. We had plenty of breaks and time to eat lunch and enjoy the town, including museums. You could walk to the castle as well if you wanted.…”
Semi-private day tour from Tirana or Shkoder to Theth and the Blue Eye, with Qafë e Thores views, Lock-in Tower, and guided hikes.
“Ilir is a wealth of information and so friendly. We had a long amazing day at the Blue Eye and Theth. Wear hiking shoes (not trainers/boots). Amazing hike and views were jaw dropping. Ilir walked with us the entire time. We ate after our hike at one of two restaurants that were at the trail…”
Semi-private day trip from Tirana to Saranda, Ksamil and Blue Eye. Small group, hotel pickup, included tickets, beach and wonder.
“Very long drive to get to coast At Saranda less than 30 min spent at beach followed by great fish restaurant for lunch At Ksamil again only 20 min for swimming and drive long way to see Blue Eye Which was ok not great and could have been left out Getting back to Tirana too…”
A semi-private day trip from Tirana to Cape of Rodon for a guided hike, Skanderbeg’s castle, Saint Anthony’s church, and quiet Adriatic beaches.
“Lovely place to hike in! Really enjoyed it, great organisation in accommodating the pick and drop off too :)”
Private Montenegro day trip from Tirana to Kotor, Budva, and Sveti Stefan with hotel pickup, guided walks, and included entrances for the day.
“Excellent day out. The drive is long but it's worth it once you see the stunning Montenegro coastline! Guide was engaging throughout and answered any questions”
Private day trip from Saranda to Gjirokastër UNESCO sites, Lekuresi Castle sunset views, and Blue Eye spring with guide, transport, and fees.
“Absolutely great trip, our guide Ari was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We went to some great spots and the sights were amazing. Ari answered all our questions and gave us great detail about the history and culture of Albania and surrounding parts, all was very interesting. The lunch Ari provided for us was one of…”
