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The 15 Best Private Tours in Albania

31 tours  ·  from $29

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

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

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

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

Travel from Tirana to North Macedonia with a group of up to 15, stopping at the Drini River source in Struga before exploring Ohrid’s lake, churches, old town, fortress, and hilltop views. Guides such as Ilir, Toni, Ardit, and Eraldo are praised for safe driving and strong Balkan history.

“We had a wonderful trip to Struga and Ohrin, thanks to our fantastic driver and guide, Altin! He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and ensured our comfort and safety throughout our journey! The return trek is not for the faint of heart, with navigating and traversing on such twisty, winding roads, but Altin was a true champion! Further, I appreciated the clear communication of pick-up point, and I he fact that he was there waiting for us, with a smile. We experienced beautiful weather and stunning views from the castle, and monastery. There is a significant amount of walking across uneven terrain, so please be mindful, and choose this trip accordingly…”

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Semi-Private Day Tour of Montenegro: Budva & Kotor from Tirana - St. Luke’s Church and the Meaning of Unity
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Semi-Private Day Tour of Montenegro: Budva & Kotor from Tirana

2.Semi-Private Day Tour of Montenegro: Budva & Kotor from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $261

Travel from Tirana to Montenegro with a professional guide such as Aldi, Klodi, or Gentjan. Visit Sveti Stefan, Budva’s old town, Kotor, and St. Luke’s Church in a small group of up to 15. Expect striking coastal views, border crossings, and a very long day on the road.

“Budva and Kotor were stunning, guide was helpful with lots of information but was a very long drive day with added traffic in Kotor and Tirana making it longer, but worth it as a 1 day adventure.”

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Private Ohrid Day Tour and Authentic Village from Tirana & Durres - Ohrid’s stone lanes and Old Bazaar
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Private Ohrid Day Tour and Authentic Village from Tirana & Durres

3.Private Ohrid Day Tour and Authentic Village from Tirana & Durres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $150

Travel privately from Tirana to Ohrid with a guide such as Daniel, Engjell, or Xhulio. See St. Jovan Kaneo, the Old Bazaar, Tsar Samuel’s Fortress, Lake Ohrid, and a quiet Macedonian mountain village, with transport, entrance tickets, and hotel pickup included.

“Orhid is beautiful! We had a lovely day and learned much about North Macedonia and Albania. Our guide, Daniel, was very informative.”

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From Tirana; Semi - Private Day Trip to Berat & Belsh Lake - The Onufri Iconographic Museum and Berat’s religious art
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From Tirana; Semi – Private Day Trip to Berat & Belsh Lake

4.From Tirana; Semi – Private Day Trip to Berat & Belsh Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $168

Travel from Tirana to UNESCO-listed Berat, walk its stone lanes and castle district, visit the Onufri Iconographic Museum, cross Gorica Bridge, and pause beside Belsh Lake. Guides such as Klodi, Toni, Altin, Arian, and Leki have led this route. Hotel pickup is available, with groups capped at 15.

“Our day with Toni our guide could not have been any better. He arrived at the hotel in good time and we immediately set off for the city of Berat in a very comfy and air-conditioned car. We were led along smooth, largely traffic-free roads, and into the countryside. The views all around were breath-taking. Along the way, we stopped off at a developing eco-site for a coffee and rest, before completing the rest of the journey. Berat was steeped in history and its beauty didn't disappoint. Toni led us up some well-worn stone tracks around the castle grounds and other historical buildings including a church, providing us with a…”

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From Tirana: Semi-Private Day Tour to Prizren - The scenic road toward Kosovo
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From Tirana: Semi-Private Day Tour to Prizren

5.Semi-Private Day Tour to Prizren

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $261

Travel from Tirana to Kosovo with a local driver-guide, then explore Prizren’s compact old town, Sinan Pasha Mosque, and hilltop Kalaja Fortress. Guides such as Toni, Anjeza, Billi, and Gentjan have led past departures. Hotel pickup, transport, road costs, and entry tickets are included.

“Our tour guide Gentjan made our trip to Kosovo one to remember. An incredibly friendly and generous guide who went far beyond what was required to make sure we had a great experience. A huge thanks Gentjan.”

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Semi-Private Day Tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana / Shkoder - Theth’s Old Church and the Lock In Tower
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Semi-Private Day Tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana / Shkoder

6.Semi-Private Day Tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana / Shkoder

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $261

Set out before sunrise with a small group and a guide such as Toni, Klodi, or Ilir for Qafa e Thores, Theth’s Lock In Tower, and the Blue Eye. Hotel pickup from Tirana, transport, taxes, and a 6.2-kilometer hike are included, but the long road day demands stamina.

“Klodian was a wonderful tour guide! Out best day in Albania was on this tour! Words can’t describe how beautiful it is! Our tour guide was fantastic and knew the area very well! He also helped me when I needed it!”

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Semi – Private Tour of Saranda Ksamil & Blue Eye from Tirana - Saranda and the Ionian promenade
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Semi – Private Tour of Saranda, Ksamil & Blue Eye from Tirana

7.Semi – Private Tour of Saranda, Ksamil & Blue Eye from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $235

Travel south from Tirana with a professional guide such as Sam, Ilir, Bailey, or Toni, stopping in Saranda, Ksamil, and at the Blue Eye. Expect a maximum of 15 people, hotel pickup in Tirana, private transport, about two hours at Ksamil, and a very long day on the road.

“Very long drive to get to coast At Saranda less than 30 min spent at beach followed by great fish restaurant for lunch At Ksamil again only 20 min for swimming and drive long way to see Blue Eye Which was ok not great and could have been left out Getting back to Tirana too late to go for dinner This tour need Mire time fir the Beaches at Saranda especially Ksamil!!”

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Private Montenegro Tour – Budva, Kotor & Sveti Stefan from Tirana - Kotor Old Town and the Bay of Kotor
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Private Montenegro Tour – Budva, Kotor & Sveti Stefan from Tirana

8.Private Montenegro Tour – Budva, Kotor & Sveti Stefan from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $222

Leave Tirana at 7:00 am for a long but scenic private drive into Montenegro. With guides such as Engjell, Endri, or Skerdi, you’ll walk Kotor’s Old Town, see St. Tryphon Cathedral, explore Budva, and stop for photos at Sveti Stefan. Bring your passport and allow about 12 to 13 hours.

“The day trip is very nice and convenient if not using a hide car as public transport doesn’t exist - The trip is just transport and a guide, the walking tours he did were very good, the cities spectacular - My disappointment is I booked a tour for 1 which i had to and paid the single price, but and was asked to share with others by the operator last minute and promised a part refund and got nothing back”

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Semi – Private Tour at Cape of Rodon; Hidden Beaches & History - Leaving Tirana at 9 in the morning
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Semi – Private Tour at Cape of Rodon; Hidden Beaches & History

9.Semi – Private Tour at Cape of Rodon; Hidden Beaches & History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $170

Travel from Tirana to Cape of Rodon with a professional guide, then walk past Skanderbeg’s 15th-century castle, Saint Anthony’s Church, communist-era bunkers, and white-sand beaches. Guides such as Erik, Idris, Fabio, and Dritan have led similar outings, with pickup, transport, and hotel return included.

“This was an amazing experience! Erik was so patient and really took his time talking to us! It is a challenging hike but the views are so worth it. Would absolutely recommend to do”

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Blue Eye, Gjirokaster & Lekures | Private & Small Group Tours - The Blue Eye: cold water and a short forest outing
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Blue Eye, Gjirokaster & Lekures | Private & Small Group Tours

10.Blue Eye, Gjirokaster & Lekures | Private & Small Group Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 6 hours 20 minutes to 8 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $134

Travel from Saranda with guide Ari to the Blue Eye spring, UNESCO-listed Gjirokastër, and Lekuresi Castle. Expect private transport, entrance fees, snacks, water, hotel pickup, and plenty of local history, with time for photos, shopping, and possibly a swim.

“Ari is a wonderful tour guide. He picked us up from our accommodation and tailored the tour to what we wanted to see. The communication ahead of the tour was amazing and we can’t wait to come back and do it again”

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Private Day Tour of Saranda Gjirokaster and Butrint from Tirana - Gjirokaster Bazaar, where stone streets meet daily life
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Private Day Tour of Saranda Gjirokaster and Butrint from Tirana

11.Private Day Tour of Saranda Gjirokaster and Butrint from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $251

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Tirana, Durres, or Golem to Gjirokaster, Saranda, and Butrint. Your English-speaking guide leads you through the bazaar, castle, Riviera, and ancient ruins. Guides such as Ilir, Giulio, Skerdi, and Xhuljano are praised for their stories and warm company.

“We had a memorable day trip. Our guide Skerdi was knowledgeable and gave us insight into the Albanian culture.Gjokaster and Butrint are must visit place .The seafood bin Sarande was really good.”

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Private 4 Day Tour of Albania from North to the South - Day 2: Durres and Berat’s hillside quarters
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Private 4 Day Tour of Albania from North to the South

12.Private 4 Day Tour of Albania from North to the South

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $838

Travel privately from Tirana across Albania with guide Skerdi, visiting Rozafa Castle, Shkodra, Kruja, Durres, Berat, Gjirokastra, the Blue Eye, and Saranda. Expect a clean private car, two included breakfasts, private rooms, and a flexible route with plenty of scenery and local context.

“Even though it was 42 degrees, Skerdi and We did extra activities. We have seen many faces of Albania: the north, the south, the petrol station, the melon, the mountains and the beaches. We saw thousands of flamingos in a monastery, ate lamb in a local pub. Slept in a castle, cheered in the streets. What the biggest surprise was: to discover how much Albanian and Hungarian history have in common. We even have similar legends. And now it will also be a legend for us and for Skerdi that we travelled together for the first time through Albania's brand new, longest tunnel.”

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Tirana City Private Arrival or Departure Airport Transfer - Finding the driver at the airport
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Tirana City Private Arrival or Departure Airport Transfer

13.Tirana City Private Arrival or Departure Airport Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Book a private one-way ride between Tirana Airport and your hotel for up to four people. Your driver meets you with a sign, helps with luggage, and handles the drive in an air-conditioned car. Drivers such as Mario, Lutfi, and Klajdi Meta are praised for friendly help and local tips.

“The windows were down which helped but the ride was rather hot without AC on in the car. The driver was friendly and met me in the lobby and handled my baggage well.”

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Private Bovilla Lake and Kruja City Day Tour from Tirana - Kruja Castle connects the town to Skanderbeg
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Private Bovilla Lake and Kruja City Day Tour from Tirana

14.Private Bovilla Lake and Kruja City Day Tour from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $105Best value

Travel privately from Tirana to Bovilla Lake, hike 15 minutes up Mount Gamti, then explore Kruja Bazaar, Kruja Castle, and the Sari Salltik cave. Guides such as Henri and Pejon tailor the pace, explain Albania’s past, and handle the drive in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Beautiful destinations and a well made tour itinerary. We visited Bovilla Lake by Mountain Gamti. Stunning view! Also, Kruja was very nice and 100% worth visiting. Our guide Henri was such a cool guy. We had a blast!”

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Kruja & Durres; Semi - Private Day Tour from Tirana - Inside the castle above Kruja
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Kruja & Durres; Semi – Private Day Tour from Tirana

15.Kruja & Durres; Semi – Private Day Tour from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel from Tirana to Kruja and Durres in a small group of up to 15. With guides such as Ilir, Toni, Ardit, Genti, Arian, and Sokol, you’ll visit Kruja Castle, the medieval bazaar, Roman sites, and Durres’ Vollga promenade.

“Kruja was some interesting place. Our guide was very helpfull and big knowlegement. We spend nice day.”

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★ 4.1Exclusive Private Tour to Theth: Waterfall and the Blue EyeFrom $1414 reviews
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