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Berat City Tour: Explore UNESCO Heritage Site
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308 Ratings
Tiranë
Join a guided tour of Berat City, a UNESCO heritage site. Explore the historic neighborhoods of Mangalemi & Gorica. Visit Berat Castle & Onufri Museum and stop at Belshi Lake on the way
Join a guided tour of Berat City, a UNESCO heritage site. Explore the historic neighborhoods of Mangalemi & Gorica. Visit Berat Castle & Onufri Museum and stop at Belshi Lake on the way
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Belsh - Meet the guide at the designated location to embark on a journey to the historic city of Berat, one of Albania’s most unique and frequently visited destinations. This UNESCO World Heritage site is renowned for its well-preserved Ottoman architecture and rich history.
The first stop is Belshi Lake, a serene and picturesque spot near a quaint…
- Belsh - Meet the guide at the designated location to embark on a journey to the historic city of Berat, one of Albania’s most unique and frequently visited destinations. This UNESCO World Heritage site is renowned for its well-preserved Ottoman architecture and rich history.
The first stop is Belshi Lake, a serene and picturesque spot near a quaint town. Take a moment to appreciate the natural beauty before proceeding to Berat.
- Berat Castle - Upon arrival, visit Berat Castle, an extraordinary fortress where people still reside within its ancient walls. As you explore, enjoy the breathtaking views of the city and discover several well-preserved Byzantine churches.
Next, there is an option to visit the Onufri Museum (optional), known for its stunning collection of sacred artwork featuring vibrant red and gold hues.
- Gorica Bridge - After the museum, take a leisurely stroll through the charming old quarters of Mangalemi and Gorica. These historic neighborhoods, separated by the Osumi River, are connected by the iconic Gorica Bridge, offering a glimpse into Berat’s timeless beauty.
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Berat - FREE TIME/LUNCH: After immersing in the culture and history, enjoy 2 hours and 30 minutes of free time to explore the New Berat city, take photos, and enjoy lunch.
After exploring the city, the tour will return to Tirana. -
Tirana - KNOW BEFORE YOU RESERVE:
PICK UP: If the hotel pick-up option is selected, please note that in some cases, you may be kindly asked to walk a short distance (1–5 minutes) to a nearby main street. This is usually due to certain hotels being located on narrow streets where buses cannot easily access.
IMPORTANT: Final tour details will be sent via email and WhatsApp the night before the tour, between 22:30 and midnight. Pick-up times may slightly change depending on the schedule, so it’s very important to check the message. If you’re asleep when the info is sent, 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 ensure your phone number is linked to WhatsApp and you have mobile data/roaming enabled.
FITNESS LEVEL: Participants should have a basic level of fitness to comfortably complete the tour.
What's Included
- Castle entrance fee
- Transportation to destination location
- English speaking tour guide
- Pickup & Drop off from Tirana city
- Castle entrance fee
- Transportation to destination location
- English speaking tour guide
- Pickup & Drop off from Tirana city
What's Not Included
- Snacks and drinks
- Everything not mentioned in the included section
- Snacks and drinks
- Everything not mentioned in the included section
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
- The walking tour inside the castle includes stone streets with some uphill and downhill paths. Comfortable shoes and basic fitness are recommended
- Since Berat is located further south than Tirana, temperatures during the summer can be noticeably higher. We kindly recommend bringing a bottle of…
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
- The walking tour inside the castle includes stone streets with some uphill and downhill paths. Comfortable shoes and basic fitness are recommended
- Since Berat is located further south than Tirana, temperatures during the summer can be noticeably higher. We kindly recommend bringing a bottle of water, a sunhat, and wearing light, comfortable clothing to ensure you stay cool and enjoy the tour to the fullest
- Please note that infants are not permitted on this tour
Location
Ministry of Justice
Bulevardi Zogu I
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(308 Ratings)
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242berkey
Jul 17, 2025
- I had a fantastic time on the Berat City UNESCO Tour! The guide was very friendly and helpful, making the experience even better. Highly recommended!
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Linapv9528bs
Jul 17, 2025
Very Well Organized Trip! - This trip was fantastic! The guide shared insightful details about Albanian history and culture, and everyone on the tour felt like they were given personal attention. Time flew by as we explored the country's rich heritage and stunning views.
It was also a very well-organized trip – everything was clear, from pick-up locations to timings, and we always knew what to expect. It’s a great option for those interested in history and beautiful landscapes, and it was surprisingly easy to manage even in the hot weather. Highly recommend !
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Cazalieres
Jul 15, 2025
Very interesting excursion with competent and smiling guide. The tour was very well organized by the guide. - Very interesting excursion
With a smiling and extremely competent guide listening to our wishes. Visit the culturally enriching castle
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Fi12021
Jul 15, 2025
Highly recommend - A great day trip exploring Berat and seeing some other towns on the way and also learning the history of Albania. Our guide Klajdi was great! As was our driver (but I can’t remember his name).
I would really recommend the tour! The mini coach was well air conditioned so that was good for a long drive.
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Kevin_o
Jul 14, 2025
Must see Berat - Great trip
Berat castle and Berat city are beautiful and must be seen if visiting Albania. Our guide and his assistant were brilliant. They knew so much and helped if anyone needed assistance. We loved it
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Jolene_p
Jul 13, 2025
Great experience. - We had a great experience. Berat was a beautiful city and our tour guide explained the history of the castle and the main buildings very well. Really enjoyed his recommendation for lunch. We ate at Friendly House and it was fantastic.
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331klaraw
Jul 13, 2025
Best guide - Really good guide! He told us many interesting things about Albania Trip was amazing and we saw a lot of beautiful places. Totally recommend 🫶
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L_oniep554
Jul 12, 2025
Superb excursion - Great excursion, Berat is absolutely to be seen! Our guides were perfect: full of interesting information, patient, helpful and passionate.
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Go46634770606
Jul 12, 2025
Wonderful - Wonderful view over the city Advised and nice guide Klaydi who accompanied us charmingly and helpfully through the day.
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N2183ccmartan
Jul 18, 2025
- A really unique city with some helpful information shared. I would have appreciated some stops, particularly Belshi, to be shorter as there wasn’t a lot to see, and there’s weren’t many restroom break facilities. Whilst Berat has a fantastic array of history, the journey there and back felt very long-winded with the amount of stops in Tirana both ways. I would have also liked for the guide to be a little more participative and involved with us tourists.
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