Albania: Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Berat from Tirana

Start this High Level Tour, from your accommodation, with your English-speaking Driver, and reach Berat, UNESCO World Heritage Site, where will meet your dedicated local tour guide and begin your guided walk through everything the city has to offer.

Your guide will walk you through the city’s incredible landmarks like:

• Berat old town
• The Castle of Berat
• The Museum of Iconography "Onufri"
• The Cathedral of St. Mary's Assumption
• The Red Mosque
• Mangalemi quarter

And more...

In the middle of your walking tour, you will have a lunch break, included, to try some great traditional cuisine.

Once you’ve completed your day of touring, learning about the famous historical and cultural landmarks, you will meet your driver and will finish at your accommodation.

Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with:

• Expert English-Speaking Drivers
• Dedicated Local Tour Guides
• Welcoming by private air-conditioned Vehicles

Itinerary

1. Berat

   Departure for Berat at 9:00 am and you will be transferred towards this beautiful city for around 2,5 hours. This is one of the oldest and the pride of Albanian architecture. The three major neighborhoods of the old city are Mangalemi, Gorica, and Kala where the castle itself is located.

2. Berat Castle · 1 h

   You will start our tour with the castle area. Visiting the 'Kala' involves a steep walk up a cobbled path, but those who make it to the top will be rewarded with a fine view of the surrounding area.

3. National Iconographic Museum Onufri · 30 min

   You will visit the Museum of Iconography 'Onufri' which bears the name of the renowned fresco and icon-painter Onufri, who has left a rich inheritance. Admission Included.

4. 30 min

   You'll visit the Cathedral of St Mary's Assumption. The Dormition Cathedral is an Albanian Orthodox church in the Berat Castle dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos. Admission Included.

5. Visit to the Red Mosque, according to Ottoman explorer Evliya Çelebi (1611-1682), the mosque was built under the reign of Bayazid II. It was probably built in the 15th century and was one of the oldest mosques in the country. It was probably built shortly after the conquest of Berat by the Ottomans in 1417.

6. Holy Trinity Church · 30 min

   The Holy Trinity Church (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is a medieval Byzantine church which stands on a hill in the city. Admission Included.

7. Berat County · 1 h

   After a lunch, included, inside the fortress, you will visit the Mangalemi quarter, so you can see the characteristic picture of houses "glued" to the side of the hill.

8. Across the Osumi River lies the Gorica neighborhood, whose houses face those of Mangalemi. The arched bridge of Gorica, built in 1780, is a beautiful architectural monument constructed to link Gorica with Mangelemi.

What's included

• Entrance fees
• Hotel pickup and dropoff
• Air-conditioned vehicle with expert English-speaking Driver
• Lunch in a typical restaurant in Berat
• Dedicated local walking tour guide in Berat

What's not included

• Tipping is not included in our service fees, it is never mandatory although it is always appreciated

Start time

09:00

Languages

In-person guide: English

Travellers

• Infant (0–4)
• Youth (5–17)
• Adult (18–99)

Options

• PRIVATE-ALL INCLUSIVEfrom €250

  This is a Private Tour. Only your group will participate, Included expert English-speaking Driver and vehicle full time

  Included also: Dedicated local walking Tour Guide in Berat.

  Entrance fees.

  Lunch.

  Pickup included

  Start time: 09:00

  In-person guide: English

• SHARED-ALL INCLUSIVEfrom €200

  Solution with a lower price dedicated to travelers sharing the vehicle with a small group (up to 15 people per vehicle).

  Included: Expert English-speaking Driver and vehicle full time.

  Dedicated local walking Tour Guide in Berat.

  Entrance fees.

  Lunch.

  Pickup included

  Start time: 09:00

  In-person guide: English

Additional information

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Air-conditioned vehicle with expert English-speaking Driver
• Option Private Tour: This is a private Tour. Only your group will participate and it can be modified and/or customized (if requested in writing during booking in the "Special Requirements" section)
• Option Shared Tour: Solution with a lower price dedicated to travelers sharing the vehicle with a small group (up to 8 people per vehicle). Not customizable.
• One Infant seat available on request

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.