One Day Tour: Tirana – Kruja – Tirana

Duration: 6–8 hours
Departure: 09:00 AM from your hotel in Tirana
Transportation: Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle (VW ID.4 Pro – 2025)
Languages: English 🇬🇧 | Italian 🇮🇹 | Swedish 🇸🇪 | French 🇫🇷
Availability: All year round

Tour Overview

Join us for a cultural journey to the historic town of Kruja, known as the hometown of Albania’s national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg. Located on a mountain slope with stunning views over central Albania, Kruja is rich in history, heritage, and traditional charm. Explore its medieval castle, fascinating museums, and the famous Old Bazaar, one of the best places in Albania for authentic souvenirs and handcrafted products.

Itinerary

09:00 – Pickup from your hotel in Tirana
Scenic drive to Kruja through rolling hills and traditional villages.

10:00 – Visit Kruja Castle
Explore Albania’s most important historical fortress, once the center of resistance against the Ottoman Empire.

10:45 – Skanderbeg Museum
Discover the story of Albania’s greatest historical figure through exhibitions and artifacts.

11:30 – Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër)
Walk through the charming Ottoman-style market filled with handmade crafts, silver, carpets, antiques, and traditional gifts.

13:00 – Traditional Lunch (optional)
Taste authentic Albanian cuisine at a restaurant with a spectacular mountain view.

14:30 – Optional: Ethnographic Museum
Visit a beautifully preserved 18th-century Albanian house.

15:30 – Return to Tirana
Arrival and drop-off at your preferred location.

What's Included

Professional English-speaking driver/guide
Private transportation
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Entrance fee to Kruja Castle
Bottled water

Not Included

Lunch and drinks
Additional museum tickets (optional)
Personal expenses
Tips (optional)

The price for the Tirana – Kruja - Tirana Day Tour is €65 per person.