The 15 Best Day Trips from Tirana

Hike Gamti Mountain with Bovilla lake view & canyon- From Tirana - First sight of the lake and dam

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

Hike Gamti Mountain above turquoise Lake Bovilla, visit an Ishëm canyon, and enjoy guide-led views on a low-cost day trip from Tirana.

“Absolutely fantastic experience with our tour guide Paola and our amazing driver. We both had the best time and saw the most spectacular views. The tour guides were very accommodating with toilet breaks, stops for the shop etc. Paola was very factual and provided us with Albanian facts during our travel.”

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

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

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

Review of the Berat UNESCO day tour from Tirana, with Belshi Lake, Berat Castle, Gorica Bridge, lunch time, costs, and practical tips.

“It's a large bus and it takes a long time to pick up and drop of in Tirana so that's 3 hours done. The time in Berat was beautiful and the Castle was scenic. The company would ve much better to choose 2 or 3 pick up points for everyone and waste less time”

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Walking Tour of Tirana

3.Walking Tour of Tirana

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

Explore Tirana’s key sights, communist past, and local stories on a lively 2-hour English walking tour for $18.14.

“Amazing tour. Klint was professional and a very good adviser. At the end of the tour, he provided us with a very useful leaflet. We highly recommend him for English tourists.”

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Kruja Castle & Bazaar Trips, Markets, Shopping Tours, Tirana Tours, Tour Reviews

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

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

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

Review of Smart Tour Albania’s Kruja day trip from Tirana, with Sari Salltik mountain views, castle history, bazaar shopping, and practical tips.

“This tour is amazing: Ervin is a great guide, he gives a lot of cultural and historical information during the tour, he also sends information in the what’s app chat about local restaurants in Kruja and about things to do and see in Tirana. Ervin is very kind and careful to the people’ s need. The tour is well organised, they send the location and time details by what’s app the night before. In the morning you receive the live location. First we went to the top of the mountain where you have an amazing view, I skipped the cave because I have some mobility issues. Then we went to…”

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Dining Experiences, Dinner Experiences, Evening Experiences, Show, Tirana Tours, Tour Reviews

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

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

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

Experience Tirana’s Albanian Night with folk music, wedding dances, costumes, local dishes, raki, and lively audience participation.

“Very entertaining, the meal was delicious and there dancers were Fabulous. I would highly recommend this.”

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Bovilla Lake Trips, Hiking & Trekking, Tirana Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Tirana- Hiking Tour to Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain

6.From Tirana- Hiking Tour to Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain

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

Hike Gamti Mountain above Lake Bovilla on a budget day trip from Tirana, with hotel pickup, mountain views, river swimming, and local guides.

“Bad experience - summary last minute changes and ran late then SWITCHED bus soo don’t leave your stuff!! They will lose it !! 1. Pick up time was different from initial booking when they messaged the night before 2. ⁠changed the pick up time the 2nd time 3. ⁠pick up day- messaged to be there 2-3 minutes earlier in case only an hour before 4. ⁠then changed to late for 20 mins 5. ⁠SWITCHed the bus WITHOUT telling us and lost my items”

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1-Day Tours, Koman Lake Ferry Trips, Tirana Tours, Tour Reviews

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

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

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

Review of the Komani Lake and Shala River day trip from Tirana or Shkodra, with boat views, swimming, hiking, costs, and practical tips.

“We highly recommend this tour! Pick up was punctual, the view on te way was beautiful and the boat was awesome. A beautiful river between mountains that make you think you’re on a different continent! The beach where you end up is nice and has plenty of good options for good food and some drinks. If you’re up for a bit of exercise and if it’s not too hot: definitely don’t skip the hike! All in all great day thanks to our guide Arber.”

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Cooking Classes, Cooking Classes in Tirana, Food, Food & Drink, Tirana Tours, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Cooking Classes and Traditional food tasting in Tirana

8.Cooking Classes and Traditional food tasting in Tirana

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

Learn to cook Albanian classics with Sindi in a small Tirana class, including lunch, wine, raki, dessert, and local food stories.

“It was great to have Sindi’s expert advice when making each dish. It will help us to be successful in cooking the dishes at home. There was a convivial atmosphere and a spirit of generosity over the entire afternoon. It was lovely to meet Sindi and the other participants and to join everyone in conversation.”

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Berat-Durres and Belsh Lake, day tour from Tirana

9.Berat-Durres and Belsh Lake, day tour from Tirana

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

Review of the $22.99 Durres, Berat, and Belsh Lake day tour from Tirana, with Roman ruins, castle views, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The guide was very friendly and helpful. I would also like to highlight his flexibility towards all members of the tour.”

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Airport Transfers & Private Transport, Berat UNESCO Tours, Lunch Experiences, Private Drivers, Tirana Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waterfall & Canyon Tours

Berat Tour Osumi Canyons Exploration Lunch Transfer

10.Berat Tour Osumi Canyons Exploration Lunch Transfer

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

Explore Albania’s Osum Canyon from Berat with a guided swim, canyoning gear, local lunch, scenic stops, and hotel transfers.

“Positive points: the nature and canyoning experience is really worth. The tour is well organized and the guide Henry was really friendly. Points to improve: the equipment provided needs to be improved. This is particularly important for the old, damaged and dirty water shoes provided. And the water “tshirt” is useless as the water gets in and stays in, should be replaced with upper or full wetsuit. Asides from the equipment, the description is not correct. This tour ONLY includes the canyon and not all the other things mentioned. Please adjust description. Comparing to other competitors which combine this tour with Bogova waterfall, I consider this tour too expensive.”

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Local food experience & walking tour of Tirana

11.Local food experience & walking tour of Tirana

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

Taste Tirana through byrek, markets, Albanian dishes, and raki on a small-group walking tour led by a local guide.

“Excellent tour with a friendly and extremely knowledgeable guide. The food stops were great and good insight into local food and cuisine”

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Bogove Waterfall and Osumi Canyon

12.Bogove Waterfall and Osumi Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · from $79

Review of the Bogove Waterfall and Osumi Canyon tour from Berat, with river hiking, lunch, transport, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Miri is very good guide. Easy guided trip. Very uncomplicated. Everything was fine. Nice Day. I can recommend it”

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Osumi Canyons and Bogova Waterfall from Berat – Tour by 1001 Albanian Adventures

13.Osumi Canyons and Bogova Waterfall from Berat – Tour by 1001 Albanian Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $72

Review of the Osumi Canyon and Bogova Waterfall tour from Berat, with swimming, canyon walks, local food, guides, costs, and practical tips.

“A wonderful day with Genti exploring the canyon and waterfall Genti is the perfect guide full of interesting facts of the region as well as the geology of the area and its formation He has a great love of nature and his friendly and relaxed style is perfect for the tour It was our best day and this tour is highly recommend as the perfect way to explore this beautiful region Thanks Genti we had a fantastic time with you and you were brilliant”

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Tour a Piedi di Tirana

14.Tour a Piedi di Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · from $20

Review of Tirana Walking Tours, a lively 2.5-hour walk through Albania’s capital, covering communist landmarks, mosques, churches, and Blloku.

“Our guide Martin was very good and due to an administration mix up we were in a mixed group with some Italians, this meant Martin had to explain everything twice, in English for us then in Italian. He did a great job although his voice was abRead more”

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

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

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

Cross the border from Tirana to Struga and Ohrid on a guided North Macedonia day trip with lake views, churches, and hotel transfers.

“I recently took a daily tour from Tirana to Struga and Ohrid, and it was a fantastic experience. The organization was seamless, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. Struga's picturesque lakeside and charming atmosphere were a highlight, while Ohrid's rich history and stunning architecture left a lasting impression. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, enhancing the overall experience. The scenery was breathtaking, and the local culture truly captivating. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore the beauty of this region!”

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