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The 15 Best Durres Tours & Day Trips

35 tours  ·  from $9

Durres has a Roman amphitheatre under the modern town and the country’s longest beach beside it, and a lot of Tirana day trips pick up here. The 15 below are priced, timed and honest about the drive.

From Golem/Durres: Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain Tour - The drive from Durrës or Golem to the reservoir
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From Golem/Durres: Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain Tour

1.Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,685 reviews · 5 hours · from $29Our pick

Join AlbaniaLocalVibe for a five-hour trip from Durrës or Golem to Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain. Your English-speaking guide, often Gledi, Reard, or another local expert, handles the mountain drive and leads a roughly 2.5-kilometer hike to sweeping reservoir views, with photo stops and an optional restaurant break.

“Loved this experience so much! Franc and Enes were both so lovely. They went out of their way to make it fun for us all and were telling us fun facts about Albania and what else we should do and try etc. We took breaks whenever we wanted. Defo would book these guys and recommend to everyone 🤍 ✨”

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From Durres/Golem: Kruja Castle & Old Bazaar Day Tour - Pickup from Durres or Golem
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From Durres/Golem: Kruja Castle & Old Bazaar Day Tour

2.Kruja Castle & Old Bazaar Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,317 reviews · 6 hours · from $27

Travel from Durres or Golem to Kruja with an English-speaking guide such as Oresti, Dion, Luisa, or Helena. Walk the old bazaar, explore the castle, hear Skanderbeg’s story, and enjoy free time for photos, food, and shopping.

“the day trip was lovely, the tour itself was beautiful to learn avout the culture and the history. the driver was very parient on the road and the tour guide was very professional amd friendly always. it was a lovely day. hats off to the guide and the driver”

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Durres: Kallmi Guided ATV Quad Bike Tour with Helmet - What the 90-minute route feels like
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Durres: Kallmi Guided ATV Quad Bike Tour with Helmet

3.Kallmi Guided ATV Quad Bike Tour with Helmet

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 549 reviews · 1h 30m · from $82

Drive a 2023 ATV from Durres toward Kallmi’s hills with an English-speaking guide such as Roxhers, Gesi, Dan, or Ponari. Expect coastal views, rough tracks, three photo stops, Albanian history, and a visit inside an old bunker. You can ride solo or share a two-seater.

“It was an exciting and engaging experience, featuring a scenic hill drive, sightseeing, and a short history of Albania’s bunkers. The instructors were fantastic.”

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From Tirana/Durres/Shkoder: Day Tour to Theth and Blue Eye - The long ride from Tirana, Durres, or Shkoder
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From Tirana/Durres/Shkoder: Day Tour to Theth and Blue Eye

4.From Tirana/Durres/Shkoder: Day Tour to Theth and Blue Eye

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 470 reviews · 11 hours - 810 minutes · from $50

Travel from Tirana, Durres, or Shkoder into Albania’s Accursed Mountains with guides such as Desi, Daniel, or Henri. Stop at Qafe Thore, hike to the Blue Eye, swim at Nderlysaj, and visit Theth’s church and blood-feud tower. It is a long, active day with excellent scenery and limited time.

“Absolutely amazing experience! Everything was super well organized, the adventure was incredible, and the mountains were just stunning — breathtaking views. Desi, our guide, was fantastic: so kind, attentive, and always making sure everyone was safe and having a good time. You simply can’t get lost ;) Highly recommend!”

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Bovilla Lake Serenity:Day Tour from Durres/Golem - First stop: Bovilla Lake and its mountain reflections
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Bovilla Lake Serenity:Day Tour from Durres/Golem

5.Bovilla Lake Serenity:Day Tour from Durres/Golem

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 433 reviews · 5 hours · from $29

Travel from Durres or Golem to Bovilla Lake by air-conditioned car or minibus, then follow an English-speaking guide such as Edy, Edelina, or Xhejni up Gamti’s steep stairs. Expect clear lake views, photo stops, a bumpy final road, and a five-hour outing for $29.

“Xhejni the best guide. He explained all the history very well and we had the best experience.”

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Tirana/Durres/Shkodra: Shala River and Koman Lake Boat Trip - The early pickup from Tirana, Durrës, Golem, or Bushat
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Tirana/Durres/Shkodra: Shala River and Koman Lake Boat Trip

6.Tirana/Durres/Shkodra: Shala River and Koman Lake Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 409 reviews · 9 - 14 hours · from $59

Travel from Tirana, Durrës, Golem, or Bushat to Koman Lake and Shala River. You’ll ride boats through steep mountain scenery, swim in cold clear water, enjoy free time and lunch, and hear Albanian stories from an English-speaking guide such as Jeffry, Armand, or Lavdërim.

“Amazing trip to the Shala River through the mountains and in a boat across the lake. Our guide was very helpful and very knowledgeable.”

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From Tirana/Durrës/Golem: Saranda, Ksamil, Blue Eye Day Tour - The early ride south from Durrës, Golem, or Tirana
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From Tirana/Durrës/Golem: Saranda, Ksamil, Blue Eye Day Tour

7.From Tirana/Durrës/Golem: Saranda, Ksamil, Blue Eye Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 288 reviews · 14 hours · from $52

Spend 14 hours exploring southern Albania by air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at Ksamil’s beaches, Saranda, Lekursi Castle, and the Blue Eye spring. An English-speaking guide such as Aurel, Klod, or Ervin leads the day, while hotel pickup keeps this far-reaching trip simple.

“This trip was amazing and definitely worth doing in Albania! There’s so much to see and the scenery is absolutely stunning. We went during the off-season while some places were closed, it was actually great to have fewer crowds and enjoy some spots all to ourselves. Aurel, our tour guide, was superb, excellent English, very knowledgeable about history, and had a great sense of humor. Big thumbs up to Aurel!”

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From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Trip - Pickup from Tirana and the rough road to the reservoir
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From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Trip

8.Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 244 reviews · 6 hours · from $11Best value

Leave Tirana for Bovilla Lake and hike about 2.4 kilometers toward Gamti Mountain’s viewpoint. English-speaking guides such as Irvi, Desi, Eno, and Ben lead the walk, share local stories, take photos, and help you manage the steeper sections.

“Bovilla lake trip was an amazing experience. Our guide Irvi was very funny and told as interesting facts about lake/country. He also recommended us some traditional food and spent time with us at restaurant. Highly recommend Dream Tours company and grate guide Irvi. Driver also did a great job.”

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From Tirane/Durres/Golem: Daily Cruise in Sazan & Karaburun - Seeing Sazan Island from the water
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From Tirane/Durres/Golem: Daily Cruise in Sazan & Karaburun

9.From Tirane/Durres/Golem: Daily Cruise in Sazan & Karaburun

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 198 reviews · 12 hours · from $69

Spend a long day traveling from Tirana, Durres, or Golem to Vlora, then cruise the Karaburun coast and view Sazan Island. You can swim in clear water, visit Haxhi Ali Cave from outside, or pay extra for a speedboat ride inside. Guides such as Lavdërim, Kledis, Ardit, and Dori add local insight.

“the speedboat was awesome, diving in the cave was worth every penny. the food on the boat was also delicious.”

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From Durres/Golem: Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar & Sari Salltik - Reading the Old Bazaar in Kruja
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From Durres/Golem: Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar & Sari Salltik

10.Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar & Sari Salltik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 169 reviews · 7 hours · from $34

From Durres or Golem, you’ll spend seven hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Mount Sari Salltik, Kruja’s Old Bazaar, and Kruja Castle. Expect mountain roads, pilgrimage history, handmade crafts, castle stories, and free time for lunch. Guides such as Andrew, Mikel, Sara, and Redjon have earned strong praise for their care and energy.

“We had a fun time with our guide and driver. Great views and stunning locations. Our van had a little trouble (flat tire) but both guide and driver fixed it fast and were great problem solvers. Thank you!”

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Durrës: ATV Guided Tour in Kallm with Secret Bunker Visit - Meeting Adventure Point in Durrës
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Durrës: ATV Guided Tour in Kallm with Secret Bunker Visit

11.ATV Guided Tour in Kallm with Secret Bunker Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 6 hours · from $82

Join Adventure Point for a small-group ATV ride through Durrës and Kallm. Guides such as Tegi and Jersey lead you on a Segway 570cc quad past the Vollga Promenade, coastal viewpoints, villages, a bunker, and an artificial lake, with safety gear and photos included.

“Very fun good pricing and explained some off the history as well”

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Day Tour to Bovilla Lake From: Durres,Golem - The rough road to Bovilla Lake
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Day Tour to Bovilla Lake From: Durres,Golem

12.Day Tour to Bovilla Lake From: Durres,Golem

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 146 reviews · 6 hours · from $29

Travel from Durres or Golem to Bovilla Lake with a friendly English-speaking guide such as Edelina, Afrim, or Aurel. Expect a bumpy mountain road, a steep opening section, three hours near the lake, and superb views from Mount Gamti.

“it was a very nice hike/walk first part is very steep but there is the option to stay in the bus till the restaurant. the views are amazing on every part of the walk. the tourguide is keeping an eye on everyone and waits for everyone to keep up. happy we didn't drive ourselves because the road to the lake is very bumpy.”

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Durres: ATV Golden Hour - The Bunker Stop Adds More Than a Photo Break
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Durres: ATV Golden Hour

13.ATV Golden Hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 1h 30m · from $82

Join Quad Squad Durres for a 90-minute sunset ATV ride into Kallmi. You will drive a 2023 quad along hilly coastal tracks, stop for photos and a bunker visit, and watch the sun drop over the Adriatic. English and Albanian guides, including Guies and Gisy, lead the group.

“It was really nice, the people are the best and the views are amazing!”

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Tirane,Durres-Cape Of Rodon: ATV Quad Bike Tour with Helmet - Is $94 per person good value?
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Tirane,Durres-Cape Of Rodon: ATV Quad Bike Tour with Helmet

14.Tirane,Durres-Cape Of Rodon: ATV Quad Bike Tour with Helmet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2h 30m · from $94

Drive a powerful 2025 quad from Lalzi Bay toward Cape of Rodon with an English-speaking guide such as Marin. Expect easy coastal tracks, sea views, a communist-era bunker, photo stops, and a 30-minute walk to Rodoni Castle ruins. A car driving license is required.

“Absolutely amazing! Must see route. Amazing tour guide. You will not regret doing this. I have been to Albania 3 years in a row, I’ve seen almost the entire country and this is an absolute must do!”

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From Durres Golem: Bovilla Lake and Tirana City Day Tour - The coastal pickup and ride to Tirana
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From Durres Golem: Bovilla Lake and Tirana City Day Tour

15.From Durres Golem: Bovilla Lake and Tirana City Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 53 reviews · 6 hours · from $23

Travel from Durrës or Golem to Tirana for a one-hour guided walk at Skanderbeg Square, Et’hem Bey Mosque, and the Pyramid, then head to Bovilla Lake for views, photos, and a light hike. English-speaking guides such as Mario or Sarah may lead the day.

“Went to Tirana and Bovilla Lake, Lovely Sarah our guide and Anton our amazing driver. Lovely day, great value. Thank you”

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