Albania · KRUJA TOURS
A castle on a shelf above the plain, Skanderbeg’s museum inside it and a cobbled Ottoman bazaar running downhill from the gate. Kruja is a half day from Tirana, which is why most of these 15 bolt it onto Bovilla, Durres or Shkoder. Prices and what each combination gives up, below.
Review of the Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar, and Sari Salltik day tour from Tirana, with mountain views, history, shopping, costs, and practical tips.
“This tour was amazing by Smart Tours Albania , pick up went smoothly , the guide Erwin was pleasant and knowledgeable. The castle was great had time for lunch and look around the old bazar . Recommended day trip”
Hike to stunning Bovilla Lake, explore Kruja Castle and its old bazaar, and learn about Albania on a well-priced day trip from Tirana.
“We had lucky, and just the two of us were on the trip. Our guide, Gjenc is really a very mice guy. He shared a lot of interesting information and facts about Albania. Also gave us a little picture, how is the everyday life in there. We really enjoyed it! Please choose this company because they are really professional and they take care the nature as well.”
Review of the private Bovilla Lake and Kruja day tour from Tirana, with mountain views, castle history, bazaar shopping, and practical tips.
“Henri was a great guide on this tour. Very friendly and relaxed. Doing this tour privately allows you to drive right up to the Lake restaurant where as minibuses have to stop 600m down a very steep hill. Highly recommend private if your not up for a big walk. Lots of great views on this tour, highly recommend.”
Explore Kruja Castle, its old bazaar, and Durres ruins on a guided day trip from Tirana with hotel pickup and seaside time.
“Ardit provided me with an exceptional experience during my tour to Kruja and Durres. From the on time pick up at my hotel to the thoughtful recommendations for the top sites to visit in Tirana plus restaurant and neighborhood recommendations. Kruja castle complex and the museum were a highlight. Ardit spoke about the history and key events in the area prior to entering the museum and lead me through the museum pointing out areas and artifacts that complemented our discussion as well as answering all of my questions. Durrës is beautiful! We visited the archaeological sites there and then had a lovely walk along the sea. Truly a wonderful day…”
Review of the Kruja day trip from Tirana, covering the castle, old bazaar, Sari Saltik shrine, transport, guides, price, and practical tips.
“It was amazing- driver/ guide Altin was very knowledgeable about Albania history and gave us a really good tour. We were a small group of 4 - whole journey from beginning to end was interesting. Kruja was an amazing experience- definitely worth the visit. We bought some lovely gifts from old bazar”
Review of a full-day Tirana tour to Kruja Castle, Sari Salltik, and Durrës, with mountain views, ancient ruins, and practical booking tips.
“This trip was very nice, but maybe next time one can choose if they want to enter the museum or have some time alone in Kruja? Otherwise, several castles and ruins, which I like!”
Review of the 6-hour Kruja tour from Durres, with mountain views, castle history, Old Bazaar shopping, local food, and hotel pickup.
“Très belle excursion sur une montagne à la vue magnifique dans un lieu saint, puis dans une cité historique. Nous étions une famille de 5 personnes dont une personne âgée et 2 enfants de 12 et 9 ans, et chacun a apprécié la balade. Rio notre guide a été très chaleureux et agréable et nous avons pu apprendre beaucoup de choses sur l'Albanie grâce à lui ! Non seulement l'histoire mais également les coutumes et la gastronomie. Lui et le chauffeur Miri ont été à nos petits soins ! La réservation sur Viator est facile et rapide mais un petit bémol cependant : la messagerie sur le site ne fonctionne…”
Review of the Kruja and Durres day tour from Tirana, with castles, Roman ruins, local lunch, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.
“Kruja Bazaar and the castle was full of history and the atmosphere and architecture is well maintained. City of Durres is beautiful. Mix of modern and old architectures. The Amphitheatre is still somewhat buried, and new buildings are built over it, but what is shown is impressive. Mimoza, my guide is very knowledgeable and goes into very precise detail of each topic. Highly recommend.”
Explore Shkoder, Rozafa Castle, Lake Shkodra, and Kruja on a private 10-hour Albania tour with hotel pickup.
“The tour was fantastic and Albi was AMAZING. I feel like I took a master class in the history and culture of Albania. He was so professional and well put together; this man knew his stuff. He was an incredible driver and I felt very safe driving with him. I honestly have probably never had a better tour in my life. You can tell he cares deeply about his clients, as well as sharing the history and culture of Albania with those who are visiting. I would recommend anyone to ask for Albi for this tour because he made the trip an absolute joy. Seeing both of the castles was…”
Explore Kruja Bazaar, Castle, Skanderbeg’s museum, and Sari Salltik from Tirana on a practical five-hour guided tour.
“The activity per se was really great: Kruja is an amazing city, the museum was really interesting and the ottoman market is worth visiting. Our only issue was the guide: We did not receive as much information as we wanted (we didn't even know his name, actually). Also, we booked the experience because it was detailed there was the opcion of an Spanish audioguide and it wasn't the case, so I had to translate everything to my boyfriend. To sum up, the experience is recommendable, but I would do it with another guide.”
Review of the Tirana and Kruja full-day tour, with Skanderbeg sites, museums, bazaar shopping, transport, lunch, value, and practical tips.
“Wonderful tour that gives you plenty of time to see the sights in Kruja...which is definitely one of the highlights to see in Albania. Illir sp? was the perfect tour guide. In addition to really knowing his historical stuff, he was able to share lots of insight about contemporary Albanian culture. He was utterly thorough, professional, and accommodating. If you have a short amount of time in Tirana and want to see the local highlights, this tour is highly recommended. You can't beat it for history, spectacular scenery, and overall fun.”
Review of a private Tirana day trip to Bovilla Lake and Kruja, with mountain views, a historic bazaar, castle visit, guide, and hotel pickup.
“We had a fantastic day on the tour with Ari! Ari is a kind and experienced guide with a lot of knowledge of Albania and its history. His love and enthusiasm for the country make the experience even better. We visited some of the highlights in the south of Albania, the blue eye, gjirokaster, Vjosa river, thermal baths and Lekursi castle. All these places are carefully selected and you can see why. The tour gives you a mix of beautiful nature, historic sites and incredible views. The traditional lunch was the best food of our trip. I would highly recommend a tour with Ari for everybody who wishes to learn…”
Review of a Shkoder, Lezhe, and Kruje day trip from Tirana, with castle views, Skanderbeg sites, transport details, price, and practical tips.
“We had a great time. Endri was amazing. Kruje was amazing and also Shkoder. If you can, have the opcional lunch at the agro turism restaurant”
Explore Kruja Castle, Skanderbeg Museum, Old Bazaar, and Mount Sarisalltik with lunch, drinks, transport, and a small group.
“Kruje is unique since it is the birthplace of Skanderberg and it is the place where he stayed while fighting with the Ottomans. Overlooking views from the castle and Mount Sarisalltik were fantastic. Visiting the Skanderberg Museum and the national ethnographic museum was informative and educational. Arlind is a cool and friendly tour guide.”
Review of a private Tirana day trip to Kruja, Preza Castle, and Durres, with history, castles, museums, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“A fascinating day filled with interesting information about Albania. Our guide Jetmir was knowledgeable and engaging. We enjoyed all of the places we visited and Jetmir was a great guide.”
Water, mountains, stone towns, and the table at the end of the day.
