Berat Full-Day Cultural and Historic Exploration

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Tirana, Albania

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Our tour shows you Berat in a more personal and authentic way. We walk through the old town’s narrow stone alleys, giving you a real sense of how people lived here in the past.

Along the route, we often stop by a traditional Albanian house, where the family welcomes visitors with homemade sweets, a little raki, and warm hospitality. It’s a genuine moment that connects you directly with local life.

If you’d like, the tour can also include a visit to a local winery, where you can explore the vineyards, taste their wines, and enjoy simple, traditional food.

What's Included

Private transportation
Entrance fee
Local Guide
Parking Fees
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup is usually offered to the Tirana area or to travellers that are on the way to Berat, ex in Durres, Kavaje or Lushnje area.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Golem

    Before arriving to Berat, we will make a coffee stop to a beach bar or hotel in the Golem beach

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    National Iconographic Museum Onufri

    The Cathedral houses the “Onufri” National Iconographic Museum where some of the most famous icons of Albanian artists have been collected from different churches in Berat and are now exhibited in this museum. The church was rebuilt in 1797. This is one of the most representative monuments of Byzantine architecture in the city.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    The King Mosque

    The main mosque and the surrounding grounds of the medieval Islamic center built in the early 16th century.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Gorica Bridge

    Built in 1780 in the current shape and location, this bridge connected Mangalem and Gorice quarters of the old city. It still stands today as a testimony of the rich and lively past of the town, continuously inhabited for more than 2,500 years.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Berat Castle

    The Castle is one the most marvelous sight of the city that offers a variety of styles and contributes of different époques: Roman-Byzantine, Albanian and Ottoman. Because of their characteristic architecture the buildings inside the Castle are preserved as cultural monuments. The Castle has many Byzantine churches, as well as some mosques built under the Ottoman era which began in 1417.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Belsh

    On the way back to Tirana, enjoy a scenic stop at Belsh Lake for photos and a short break.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Illyricum Travel

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Classic Car Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
DSA non-compliant
Zombie
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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