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Top 15 1-Day Tours in Albania

32 tours  ·  from $12

The 15 best 1-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Day Trip - A quick stop at Bovilla Canyon
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From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Day Trip

1.Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,397 reviews · 6 hours · from $12Our pick

Leave Tirana by air-conditioned van for Bovilla Canyon and Lake Bovilla, then hike about 2 km up Gamti Mountain to a panoramic viewpoint. Guides such as Altin, Artol, Ilmi, and Beni add Albanian history and local stories, while a mountain café offers time for coffee or lunch.

“I rocommend best Tour Guide Altin, who explained all in really nice way, he is extremely careful and even if you are scared of heights with him you are not to be afraid but just enjoy beautiful landscape and lake”

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Tirana/Durres/Golem: Saranda, Ksamil, Blue Eye Day Trip - The road south through Albania
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Tirana/Durres/Golem: Saranda, Ksamil, Blue Eye Day Trip

2.Saranda, Ksamil, Blue Eye Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,584 reviews · 16h 30m · from $57

Travel by air-conditioned van from Tirana, Durres, or Golem to Saranda, Ksamil, and the Blue Eye spring. Expect Ionian views, beach time, optional boat rides, swimming, photo stops, and guides such as Beni, Ilmi, Ervin, and Aniled.

“It was a long day trip, but fun. The tour guide Ilmi was nice and interactive”

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From Tirana/Shkodra: Komani Lake and Shala River Day Trip - Walking through the tunnel to Komani’s boat
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From Tirana/Shkodra: Komani Lake and Shala River Day Trip

3.Komani Lake and Shala River Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,520 reviews · 9 hours - 870 minutes · from $60

Set out early with an English-speaking guide such as Bledi, Arber, Noel, or Bledjan for a long but rewarding day from Tirana or Shkodra. Ride a van and boat through Komani Lake, swim in Shala River, eat local food, and hike to a fine river viewpoint.

“Amazing trip definitely worth doing while in Albania. Noel a great guide”

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Day Trip to Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu - Crossing from Corfu Town to Saranda
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Day Trip to Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu

4.Day Trip to Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 847 reviews · 10 hours · from $68

Cross from Corfu to Saranda by boat, then ride along Albania’s southern coast to Butrint. A local guide leads you past the theater, Roman baths, baptistery, Venetian castle, and Cyclopean walls. Choose the guided option for entry tickets and buffet lunch, or explore Saranda independently.

“Aferdita was a brilliant guide, very knowledgeable and very funny. We had a great day, Butrint is definitely worth visiting if you can at all, and the lunch and time for drinks in Saranda was lovely! perfect day trip for anyone staying in Corfu for a few days :) I'd recommend bringing plenty of water and some snacks. For anyone that meets the group at the port rather than getting a pick up, make sure to pick up your physical boarding pass from the guide outside of the port building!”

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Shala river & Komani lake -Day trip departure from Tirana/Shkodra - Three hours beside the clear water of Shala River
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Shala river & Komani lake -Day trip departure from Tirana/Shkodra

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

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

Travel from Tirana, Shkodra, or Lezha to Komani Lake, then ride by boat through mountain gorges to Shala River. You get about three hours for swimming, lunch, and a short lookout hike. Guides such as Arber, Bledi, and Bledjan are praised for clear communication and local insight.

“The overall trip was amazing. Our guide, Bledi Nuzo, was fun, energetic, knowledgeable and friendly. The mini bus which was used for transportation was comfortable and proper stops were planned for coffee and restroom break Our journey started at 5:30am and ended at 8:30pm. It was tiring but absolutely worth the time and money spend Highly recommended”

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Komani Lake & Shala River Day Trip - Meeting at Hotel Rozafa and heading into the mountains
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Komani Lake & Shala River Day Trip

6.Komani Lake & Shala River Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 218 reviews · 10 hours · from $58

Join a 10-hour day trip from Hotel Rozafa in Shkoder to Komani Lake and Shala River. Expect a minivan ride, two scenic boat trips, about five hours of free time, swimming, rocky beaches, and optional canoeing or ziplining.

“It’s a one in a lifetime ! Everything was absolutely perfect! The bus driver is the best for sure, thank you Shefik ! Boat drivers are the coolest ! We have a lot of fun during that day even if the weather was not on our side! 100% recommended !”

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From Tirana: Durres city & Golem beach, Sun & History Day Trip - King Zog’s villa and the view over the Adriatic
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From Tirana: Durres city & Golem beach, Sun & History Day Trip

7.Durres city & Golem beach, Sun & History Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $24

Travel from Tirana to Durrës with an English-speaking guide such as Bledi, Ervin, Antonio, or Kladji. Visit King Zog’s hilltop villa, the Venetian Tower, and Roman amphitheater, then enjoy beach time from June to September or the Vollga Promenade in cooler months.

“Had a great informative tour of Durres with our guide Bailey. She had in depth knowledge of Albanian history and the local Durres area. Weather was picture perfect, beautiful scenery and the tour unfolded smoothly. Had exceptional pizza at “The Pizza King” 5 minutes walk from the unknown soldier monument. Tour is a must do.”

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From Saranda: Gjirokastra Stone City & Blue Eye Day Trip - Riding north in an air-conditioned van
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From Saranda: Gjirokastra Stone City & Blue Eye Day Trip

8.Gjirokastra Stone City & Blue Eye Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

Travel from Saranda with local guide Marsia to Gjirokastra Castle, the Old Bazaar, Cold War Tunnel, and 300-year-old Skenduli House. After guided sightseeing and free time for lunch, walk 1.2 km through Blue Eye Nature Park. Air-conditioned transport, tickets, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“She was amazing and explained really well all the history. Also made great recommendations and was really flexible with the group's requests and asks. The only issue was that we had to wait another couple to start the trip but she took us to an extra place and that was a nice addition.”

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Hiking to Gamti, Bovilla Lake and Kruja Day Trip from Tirana - Kruja Castle connects Albania’s past and present
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Hiking to Gamti, Bovilla Lake and Kruja Day Trip from Tirana

9.Hiking to Gamti, Bovilla Lake and Kruja Day Trip from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $43

Leave Tirana at 9 a.m. for a short, steep walk above Bovilla Lake, then visit Kruja Castle and its historic bazaar. English-speaking guides such as Gjenc provide transport, local history, photo help, and food recommendations. Expect 8 to 9 hours, hotel pickup, and a maximum group of 15.

“Our tour guide Gjenc was the best! Pick up was ahead of schedule and he was super friendly and informative. He told us so much about Albanian and the countries history. He also really helped us out with our 5 year old hiking the Bovilla Lake mountain. Without him we wouldn’t have been able to do it. His lunch food recommendation’s were top notch and we really enjoyed this tour. We felt like we had enough time in each slot and weren’t rushed. Highly recommend 👍👍”

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Berat Full Day Trip from Tirana - Reaching the inhabited Berat Castle
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Berat Full Day Trip from Tirana

10.Berat Full Day Trip from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $96

Travel from Tirana to Berat with an English-speaking guide such as Ilir, Aron, or Eri. Explore the inhabited castle, Onufri Museum, old town, Halveti Teqe, and Gorica Bridge, with free time, optional Albanian lunch, and round-trip transport.

“Aron was a tremendous host and very knowledgeable about Berat and the region we visited. He was both informational and entertaining which made for a wonderful day. The area and towns we visited were beautiful and unique. It was well worth the time. Thank you so much!”

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1-Day Tour in Blue Eye, Monastery, Gjirokaster and Lekursi Castle - Seeing the Blue Eye without rushing
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1-Day Tour in Blue Eye, Monastery, Gjirokaster and Lekursi Castle

11.1-Day Tour in Blue Eye, Monastery, Gjirokaster and Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $44

Travel from Saranda in an air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed English-speaking guide, visiting the Blue Eye, a Byzantine monastery, UNESCO-listed Gjirokaster, and Lekursi Castle. Small groups of up to eight, free time at major stops, and a return to the original meeting point make this a practical full-day outing.

“Well organised tour, everything according to schedule, in comfortable minibus. Friendly guide always prepare to answer questions. This tour gives you several interesting places, the highlights were The Blue Eye and Gjirokaster. I reccomend seed the cold war tunnels in Gjirokaster if interested in this time periode. It s enough time exploring the city.”

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Tirana: Dajti Mountain Half-Day Trip with Cable Car Ticket - The 15-minute cable-car ride above the city
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Tirana: Dajti Mountain Half-Day Trip with Cable Car Ticket

12.Dajti Mountain Half-Day Trip with Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 75 reviews · 3 hours · from $65

Leave Tirana by electric car, ride the 15-minute Dajti cable car, then enjoy roughly three hours of free time near the mountain summit. Your English-speaking driver handles transport, while an audioguide and written information help you explore independently. Private groups are available.

“Toller Ausflug auf den Berg mit der Seilbahn. Schöne Aussicht vom Restaurant mit Unterhaltung für Jung und Alt. Geringe Wartezeit aufgrund guter Organisation.”

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Bovilla Lake And Gamti Mountain Hiking Day Trip From Tirana - The 90-minute ride to Bovilla Canyon
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Bovilla Lake And Gamti Mountain Hiking Day Trip From Tirana

13.Bovilla Lake And Gamti Mountain Hiking Day Trip From Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $14

Leave Tirana by air-conditioned vehicle for Bovilla Canyon and Lake Bovilla, then hike 30 to 45 minutes up Gamti Mountain to a superb viewpoint. Guides such as Artol, Orgest, Aniled, and Bledi add local history and humor. Bring water, sturdy shoes, and patience for the rough road.

“It was a really beautiful day even though the temperature was 39 degrees. The driver drive carefully as some parts of the road are almost un drivable. The guide gave good explanations.”

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From Tirana: Krujë Day Trip with Krujë Castle & Old Bazaar - Inside Krujë Castle and the Skanderbeg Museum
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From Tirana: Krujë Day Trip with Krujë Castle & Old Bazaar

14.Krujë Day Trip with Krujë Castle & Old Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Travel from Tirana to Krujë in an air-conditioned vehicle, then explore the castle and Skanderbeg Museum with an English-speaking guide. You’ll have time for the Old Bazaar’s handmade goods and views from Sari Salltik Shrine. Guides such as Besmiri and Frenki are praised for clear local insight.

“Definitely worth a trip to the Krujë castle. Definitely shout out to my very knowledgeable tour guide Besmiri, who definitely knows his kruje history. Definitely a recommend and if you can ask Besmiri.”

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Gamti, Bovilla Lake and Kruja Day Trip from Tirana - The drive from Tirana to Bovilla Lake
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Gamti, Bovilla Lake and Kruja Day Trip from Tirana

15.Gamti, Bovilla Lake and Kruja Day Trip from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 69 reviews · 1 day · from $53

Travel from Tirana with an English-speaking guide such as Gjenc, Endri, or Berti, hike to a Bovilla Lake viewpoint, then explore Kruja’s castle, old bazaar, and Albanian history. Transport, hotel pickup, and a group of up to eight are included.

“Fantastic tour with a great guide who was extremely friendly and very knowledgeable. The weather was perfect for hiking and exploring the mountains ⛰️☀️. I would just be mindful when booking this tour that there is potential for a lot of time being stuck sat in the car! (traffic 🤦‍♀️)”

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