Excursions & day trips

Berat UNESCO Town and Belshi Lake guided day tour

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$41.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Italian, Spanish

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 6 hours to 8 hours

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Guided Tour

Why you’ll love this…

You will visit the most important UNESCO World Heritage Site in Albania
The tour allows you to learn about Berat’s fascinating history and architecture
You will walk in the old quarters of Mangalem and Gorica
There's the opportunity to explore the Berat Castle, one of the biggest inhabited castles in Albania
You will make a short stop at Belshi Lake, a quiet and scenic spot near a small town

What to expect

Meet your guide at your location and begin the journey toward Berat, one of Albania’s most distinctive and frequently visited cities. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Berat is celebrated for its preserved Ottoman architecture and deep historical roots.

Make a short stop at Belshi Lake, a quiet and scenic spot near a small town, perfect for enjoying the surrounding natural beauty before continuing the drive.

Upon arrival in Berat, explore Berat Castle, an extraordinary fortress where local families still live within its ancient walls. Wander through its stone pathways, admire panoramic views over the city, and visit several well-preserved Byzantine churches.

Continue with a walk through the historic quarters of Mangalemi and Gorica, located on opposite sides of the Osumi River and connected by the iconic Gorica Bridge. These neighborhoods offer a glimpse into the timeless character of the city.

Enjoy approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes of free time to explore the newer part of Berat, take photos, and have lunch at your leisure.

After the visit, relax on the return journey to Tirana.

What's included

Entrance fees
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Tour guide

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Meeting point:

Pick up from your accommodation in Tirana, Durres or Golem. Please provide your pickup location at checkout. You may be kindly asked to walk a short distance (1–10 minutes) to a nearby main street. This is usually due to certain hotels being located on narrow streets where our buses cannot easily access.

What to remember

Know in advance:

The walking tour inside the castle follows uneven stone streets with uphill and downhill sections. Comfortable footwear and a moderate level of fitness are recommended

PICK UP: If you select the hotel pick-up option, you may be kindly asked to walk a short distance (1–10 minutes) to a nearby main street. This is usually due to certain hotels being located on narrow streets where our buses cannot easily access. IF YOUR HOTEL IS OUTSIDE THE URBAN AREA, YOU NEED TO COME AT A MEETING POINT.

IMPORTANT: You’ll receive the final tour details via email and WhatsApp the night before the tour, between 17:00 and midnight. Pick-up times may slightly change depending on the schedule, so it’s very important to check our message. If you’re asleep when we send the info, just check it in the morning to confirm your pick-up time.
MOBILE DATA ROAMING: On the tour day, all communication will be via WhatsApp, so please make sure your phone number is linked to WhatsApp and you have mobile data/roaming enabled
FITNESS LEVEL: The walking tour inside the castle includes stone streets with some uphill and downhill paths. Comfortable shoes and basic fitness are recommended!

Provider

AlbanianBus

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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