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The 15 Best UNESCO Tours in Albania

23 tours  ·  from $13 a head

Three listings, two of them towns you can sleep in. The 15 below cover Berat, Gjirokastër and Butrint, priced, with the combinations that fit into one day and the ones that do not.

Berat city UNESCO tour, the Castle & Belshi lake- From Tirana - Belshi Lake gives the long drive a gentle beginning
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Berat city UNESCO tour, the Castle & Belshi lake- From Tirana

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

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

Spend a full day traveling from Tirana to Berat, with a short photo stop at Belshi Lake, guided time inside Berat Castle, the optional Onufri Museum, and a walk across Gorica Bridge. English-speaking guides such as Paola, Klajdi, Arber, and Fjona lead the group. Pickup, transport, and castle admission are included.

“Fjona was amazing! She shared so much knowledge about Albania with us and was very friendly and helpful. The tour itself was comfortable and paved well. Had a great time, especially in Berat.”

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From Tirana: Berat UNESCO & Belshi Lake Full-Day Tour - Climbing into Berat Castle
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From Tirana: Berat UNESCO & Belshi Lake Full-Day Tour

2.Berat UNESCO & Belshi Lake Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $12

Leave Tirana for peaceful Belshi Lake and historic Berat on an eight-hour guided trip. Expect an English-speaking guide such as Orlanda, Eno, Landi, or Armela, a walk through Berat Castle, time in Mangalem and Gorica, and an optional winery visit. Lunch, museum entry, and wine tasting cost extra.

“We had a lovely day with Orlanda and a small group of friendly people from all over the world. We very much enjoyed seeing the castle, eating the lovely food spread and drinking amazing wine. Orlanda was brilliant at answering all of our history questions and had amazing knowledge of the area. Would recommend. Thanks for a great day!”

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Gjirokastra UNESCO & Ksamil Beach - From Tirana/Durres/Golem - The early pickup from Tirana, Durrës, or Golem
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Gjirokastra UNESCO & Ksamil Beach – From Tirana/Durres/Golem

3.Gjirokastra UNESCO & Ksamil Beach – From Tirana/Durres/Golem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $58

Spend a long but rewarding day traveling from Tirana, Durrës, or Golem to Gjirokastër’s stone old town and Ksamil’s clear-water beaches. Guides such as Bledi, Klajdi, Ervin, and Antonio add local history, food tips, and humor. Expect air-conditioned transport, free time at both stops, and a great deal of road time.

“It was a really long day but definitely worth it. My guide, Bledi, was so knowledgeable about everything and kept us entertained with stories and information about not only the places we visited but also the history of Albania, things we passed along the way, and random facts about the country.”

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Berat UNESCO Small-Group Day Tour from Tirana - The Onufri Museum gives Berat its artistic heart
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Berat UNESCO Small-Group Day Tour from Tirana

4.Berat UNESCO Small-Group Day Tour from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $142

Travel from Tirana to Berat in a private vehicle for up to six people, with pickup at your hotel, TIA Airport, or another city address. Your guide leads you through the castle, Onufri Museum, historic mosques, Mangalem, Gorica, and the bridge, with free time for lunch. Guides may include Berg, Mikael, John, or Klarencio.

“I had a great time in this trip with Mikael who was extremely helpful and made this trip worthwhile. He also recommended a good restaurant. It’s a must to visit Berat.”

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Small Group Tour; Pearls of Albania in 8 Days (3 UNESCO Sites) - Day 1: Shkoder and the views from Rozafa Castle
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Small Group Tour; Pearls of Albania in 8 Days (3 UNESCO Sites)

5.Small Group Tour; Pearls of Albania in 8 Days (3 UNESCO Sites)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $2,278

Travel Albania in a private vehicle with a professional tour leader and a maximum of 10 people. Over eight days, you’ll visit Shkoder, Theth, Berat, Gjirokaster, Butrint, Ksamil, Himare, Vlore, Durres, and Tirana, with three UNESCO sites, seven breakfasts, hotels, transport, and entry tickets included.

“October 15-24 was the time frame of the absolutely delightful 8-day tour of the highlights of Albania. The accommodations were beautiful, intimate, reflective of the history or folklore of the region, as well as clean with friendly staff. The guide, Eduart was knowledgeaRead more”

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Ancient City of Butrint, UNESCO World Heritage site - A Must - What a strong guide adds
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Ancient City of Butrint, UNESCO World Heritage site – A Must

6.Ancient City of Butrint, UNESCO World Heritage site – A Must

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $63

Travel from Saranda to UNESCO-listed Butrint National Park by air-conditioned car or minivan. You’ll spend about two hours among Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and later ruins with a guide such as Tony, Alban, or Gerdi. Pickup and bottled water are offered, but confirm the entrance fee and tour timing before you book.

“Butrint is located in a stunningly beautiful setting. The site itself is extensive and our guide was knowledgeable and very interesting. We were collected from our hotel on schedule and our bags were kindly stored for us in the company office. The whole trip was seamlessly organised. We really enjoyed our visit.”

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Berat Day Tour: Explore Albania’s UNESCO City from Durres - Pickup from Durres and the private vehicle
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Berat Day Tour: Explore Albania’s UNESCO City from Durres

7.Berat Day Tour: Explore Albania’s UNESCO City from Durres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel from Durres to Berat in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Visit Berat Castle, Holy Trinity Church, the old quarters, Gorica Bridge, and Cobo Winery. The day can be shaped around your interests, with optional wine and raki tasting at the end.

“This was an amazing tour that I cannot recommend enough! Berat was a gorgeous historical site that was excellent to explore. Our tour guide Jurgen was fantastic, very funny, and friendly. He made sure that we had an excellent time and really allowed us to have our input in what we wanted to gain out of the tour. We will definitely be looking to book with Viator in future.”

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Day tour of Berat UNESCO city , castle and Belshi Lake - Entering Berat’s UNESCO-listed old city
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Day tour of Berat UNESCO city , castle and Belshi Lake

8.Day tour of Berat UNESCO city , castle and Belshi Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $38

Travel from Tirana, Durrës, or Golem to Belsh Lake and Berat, Albania’s UNESCO-listed city. Walk through the inhabited castle, see Orthodox churches and Ottoman homes, and eat a traditional meal in a seven-generation family house. The tour is offered in English, with pickup and groups of up to 20.

“That tour was amazing, so was the guide. We've been able to see a lot of things, being taught a lot about history and everything with laughs plus an amazing meal!”

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Day Trip To Berat,UNESCO Heritage with Tirana Day Trips - Starting with Berat Castle above the Osum River
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Day Trip To Berat,UNESCO Heritage with Tirana Day Trips

9.Day Trip To Berat,UNESCO Heritage with Tirana Day Trips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $132

Travel from Tirana to UNESCO-listed Berat in a small group of up to eight. Your English-speaking guide takes you through Berat Castle, the Onufri Museum, Mangalem, the King Mosque, and a short scenic stop in Belsh. Hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, and taxes are included. Lunch and personal costs are extra.

“Randi was an excellent guide. He was very informative and the sites were interesting. Would definitely recommend”

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Albanian Highlights - UNESCO sites ,Nature and Food tour - Karavasta Lagoon and a family meal in Berat
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Albanian Highlights – UNESCO sites ,Nature and Food tour

10.Albanian Highlights – UNESCO sites ,Nature and Food tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $973

Travel from Tirana to Berat, Gjirokaster, Butrint, and Albania’s southern coast in a group of up to eight. You’ll visit castles, ruins, lagoons, canyons, waterfalls, and villages, with local meals in Berat and Roshnik. Guide Zeni is associated with this experience and is praised for his care, organization, and storytelling.

“Zeni made our trip into the history, geography, culture and cuisine of Albania unbelievably precious. He gave us a gift that we will always treasure. Thank you, Zeni 🤩”

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4-Days UNESCO Towns and Albanian Riviera Tour - Day 3: Qeparo, Porto Palermo, and the Riviera road
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4-Days UNESCO Towns and Albanian Riviera Tour

11.4-Days UNESCO Towns and Albanian Riviera Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $806

Travel from Tirana through Berat, Gjirokaster, Butrint, Saranda, Himara, Vlore, and Durrës in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guide Genci is praised for his relaxed, well-informed approach. Accommodation, some meals, site visits, and airport or port pickup are included, with groups capped at eight.

“We did the tour in October 2023. It was a pleasure. The tour loops through SW Albania, inland and coastal. We particularly enjoyed the town of Gyrokaster (inland) as well as the Albanian Rivera. Our guide, Genci, was knowledgeable, professional, and relaxed. It made for a very informative, low key 4 days.”

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2 Day Tour of the Riviera, Gjirokastra UNESCO city and Blue Eye, - Gjirokastra Bazaar and the stone city
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2 Day Tour of the Riviera, Gjirokastra UNESCO city and Blue Eye,

12.2 Day Tour of the Riviera, Gjirokastra UNESCO city and Blue Eye,

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $391

Travel from Tirana into southern Albania with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Gjirokastra’s bazaar and castle, walk to the Blue Eye spring, see the Ionian coast from Llogara Pass, and stop at Zvërnec Monastery. Ask about beach time, overnight arrangements, and whether Julio will guide your group.

“We had a wonderful time with Julio! He was an excellent tour guide and added personal stories from his experience living in southern Albania. The logistics were seamless and he really catered the tour to our preferences. The format of the expRead more”

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Albania: Mini UNESCO Food Tour – 4 Days - Durrës and Berat: Roman ruins, castle lanes, and a home coffee
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Albania: Mini UNESCO Food Tour – 4 Days

13.Mini UNESCO Food Tour – 4 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,352

Travel in a small group of up to eight with a Tour Director and local guides through Durrës, Berat, Gjirokaster, Butrint, Ksamil, Vlore, and the Blue Eye. Expect four lunches, three hotel nights, private coach transport, UNESCO sites, home visits, raki, seafood, and plenty of mountain roads.

“We added an extra day to make this a 5 day tour, as unfortunately we couldn't make the 6 day tour, and it was FANTASTIC! Flori was our guide and from the start it was obvious he's been doing this for years and has a job he loves anRead more”

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UNESCO Berat and Belsh Day Trip from Tirana (3-6 Pax) - Walking beside Belsh Lake
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UNESCO Berat and Belsh Day Trip from Tirana (3-6 Pax)

14.UNESCO Berat and Belsh Day Trip from Tirana (3-6 Pax)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $137

Travel from Tirana to Belsh and Berat in an air-conditioned vehicle with a certified guide and a maximum of six people. Walk beside Belsh Lake, explore Berat Castle, visit the Onufri Iconographic Museum, and see the old quarter’s mosques and traditional houses. Guides have included Aldo, Eni, and Enri.

“The fort of Elbsan, the sights of Belsh, the history and architecture of Berat. The sights between locations. Aldo is extremely knowledgeable in the areas visited. Highly recommend!!!”

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Berat - Unesco Heritage & Wine Tasting, Private Tour - The road through Belsh and Kucova
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Berat – Unesco Heritage & Wine Tasting, Private Tour

15.Unesco Heritage & Wine Tasting, Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $184

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Tirana, Durres, or Golem to Berat. Visit the castle and Onufri Iconographic Museum, walk through Mangalem and Gorica, see historic religious buildings, enjoy a traditional lunch, and finish with wine tasting at Çobo Winery. Guides may include Ani, Adrian, or Marius.

“Highlight of our weekend in Berat! We absolutely loved doing this tour and would recommend it to ANYONE who wants to do an experience in Berat. Our guide Ani was brilliant - super friendly, helpful, considerate and extremely knowledgeable - educating us not only on the food element but also for history of Berat and Albania in general. The best City walking tour I've ever done. A great mixture of Old Town history. We really wanted to experience Berat the way the locals do and he provided us with that experience.”

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