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Ohrid UNESCO Site: Small Group Tour from Tirana
4.9
170 Ratings
Tirana
Join a small sized group tour from Tirana, Albania to Ohrid, the UNESCO designated World Heritage Site located in North Macedonia.
Join a small sized group tour from Tirana, Albania to Ohrid, the UNESCO designated World Heritage Site located in North Macedonia.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tirana - Our professional tour leader will pick you up at your hotel in Tirana and depart towards North Macedonia.
- Struga - Struga (N. Macedonia) will be our first stop. We will have a quick drink by the beautiful source of Drini River, one of the longest in Western Balkans.
- Ohrid - After a short visit in Struga we will drive towards…
- Tirana - Our professional tour leader will pick you up at your hotel in Tirana and depart towards North Macedonia.
- Struga - Struga (N. Macedonia) will be our first stop. We will have a quick drink by the beautiful source of Drini River, one of the longest in Western Balkans.
- Ohrid - After a short visit in Struga we will drive towards Ohrid. The town of Ohrid is one of the most seductive destinations in N. Macedonia, indicated as one of the oldest human settlements in all of Europe. Ohrid city and Ohrid Lake are part of UNESCO World Heritage since 1980.
- Lake Ohrid - Ohrid Lake and its surroundings where inhabited by the Illyrian Tribe of Enkeleys. The Lake was named by the Romans as \
What's Included
- Tour includes fuel costs
- Private transportation is provided
- All taxes and insurance covered
- Led by a professional tour leader
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Tirana
- Admission to sites on the itinerary included
- Tour includes fuel costs
- Private transportation is provided
- All taxes and insurance covered
- Led by a professional tour leader
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Tirana
- Admission to sites on the itinerary included
What's Not Included
- Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
- Personal spending, Souvenirs
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
- Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
- Personal spending, Souvenirs
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Additional Information
- Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.
- Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.
Location
Choose Balkans - Albania Tour Operator
Rruga Reshit Çollaku
The tour departs from Choose Balkans office in Tirana
Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit Twin Towers, Tower 2, 3rd Floor, Tiranë 1001, Albania
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
4.9
(170 Ratings)
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Aakash1977
Mar 19, 2026
Altin - bringing the Balkans to life . - I had an incredible private tour experience with Altin, who guided me through Struga and Ohrid. From the very beginning, it was clear that he is exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate about what he does.
What truly stood out was the depth of his historical insight. Altin didn’t just point out landmarks—he brought the region to life. He walked me through the rich history spanning from the Illyrian era, through the legacy of Skanderbeg, and into the Roman and Byzantine periods, explaining how these influences contributed to what can essentially be seen as the roots of Albanian identity. His ability to connect these eras in a meaningful and engaging way made the experience feel like a living history lesson.
He also provided a thoughtful and balanced perspective on more recent history, explaining how various Slavic countries navigated the challenges of war and communism. It added an important layer of context to everything we saw and discussed.
On top of that, the Choose Balkans arranged a Mercedes E-Class for my private tour, which made the entire experience even more comfortable and enjoyable.
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Justin_s
Dec 22, 2025
Fantastic experience in Ohrin with Altin! - We had a wonderful trip to Struga and Ohrin, thanks to our fantastic driver and guide, Altin! He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and ensured our comfort and safety throughout our journey! The return trek is not for the faint of heart, with navigating and traversing on such twisty, winding roads, but Altin was a true champion! Further, I appreciated the clear communication of pick-up point, and I he fact that he was there waiting for us, with a smile.
We experienced beautiful weather and stunning views from the castle, and monastery. There is a significant amount of walking across uneven terrain, so please be mindful, and choose this trip accordingly based on your walking/fitness abilities. It is a full day activity, but incredibly worth it!
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Kristin_g
Oct 11, 2025
Phenomenal tour of Ohrid with Ilir! - The tour of Lake Ohrid was one of the highlights of our trip. The lake area was stunning, with so much natural beauty and fascinating history. What made our tour extra-special was our guide, Ilir. We cannot say enough about his encyclopedic knowledge, infectious love of history, and all-around kindness. We took this tour at the end of our stay in Albania, and by that time we were starting to tire, but we are SO GLAD we went - we made memories that we will treasure always.
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Evelyn_p
Oct 5, 2025
Struga and Lake Ohrid - Altin was absolutely awesome. He was a wealth of knowledge and very professional. He was very thorough in explaining the Albanian and Macedonian history to us. We enjoyed our time both in Struga and Lake Ohrid.
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Tomfernandez79
Oct 3, 2025
Worth it! - Our “small group” turned out to be a private tour!! Worth the drive. The lake, the fort, the old town, the bazaar, all top notch. St John’s is beautiful but sadly was closed due to the caretaker having some sort of emergency. Many many churches. Do not miss St. Sofia church and its frescos. Amazing driver/guide Marco. Enjoyed typical Macedonian food with him. Highly skilled driver and he even gave us good recommendations for dinner back in Tirana
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Barbara_d
Aug 11, 2025
Our experience was... - Our experience was amazing. Toni was the best tour guide I’ve ever experienced. He made sure we hit all the spots. He took his time with us and explained everything. He was very professional, friendly and funny.
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Michelleliqing_z
Jul 22, 2025
Amazing day - we had an amazing day. The tour guide is extremely helpful. Thank you very much, highly recommend this excursion.
Michelle
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Gina_f
Jul 5, 2025
Day Trip to Lake Ohrid with Ilir - Ilir was a very knowledgeable tour guide and did a great job showing us around Lake Ohrid. We had an amazing time!
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Traveler823832
Jun 21, 2025
Excellent day in North Macedonia - Ermest went above and beyond to make us have an amazing day in North Macedonia. We enjoyed his company so much. Choose Balkens is such a professional tour company ensuring all their guests have an enjoyable time. I would highly recommend any tour with this company!
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D3029zealisonw
Jun 21, 2025
Great tour and reliable company - Highly recommend this tour. Our guide, Ari was just great! Patient, flexible, smart. Lots of interesting info, great sites, altogether a great day. NOTE: be careful who you sign up with. I booked this trip with a different company and they cancelled at 11:30pm the night before. I contacted this group, who I also did a good food tour with, and they scrambled to make sure I could join one of their tours at the very last minute. I was sooo impressed with their coordination, communication, and customer service!!!
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