Berat city UNESCO tour, the Castle & Belshi lake- From Tirana
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Join a guided tour of Berat City, a UNESCO heritage site. Explore the historic neighborhoods of Mangalemi & Gorica. Visit Berat Castle and stop at Belshi Lake on the way
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Kindly note that this tour is not suitable for children under 4 years old.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Belsh
Meet your guide at your location and start your journey to the historic city of Berat, one of Albania’s most unique and visited destinations. This UNESCO World Heritage site is famous for its well-preserved Ottoman architecture and rich history. Your first stop is Belshi Lake, a peaceful and picturesque spot near a small town. Take a moment to enjoy the natural beauty before continuing to Berat.
Berat Castle
Upon arrival, visit Berat Castle, a remarkable fortress where people still live within its ancient walls. As you explore, admire the stunning views of the city and discover several well-preserved Byzantine churches. Next, you have the option to visit the Onufri Museum (optional) known for its breathtaking collection of sacred artwork with vibrant red and gold hues.
What‘s Included
English-speaking guide throughout the entire tour
Air-conditioned transportation
Digital tour booklet in your selected language
Pickup & Drop off from Tirana city
Castle entry fee
Snacks and drinks
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Berat city UNESCO tour, the Castle & Belshi lake- From Tirana
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Reviews
1,075 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent and when I am back to Albania I will surely approach Noel.
shuelh,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Noel made the experience 100 times better. Knowledgeable individual with character and an overall well mannered person. Admission was perfect. Visit length was more than enough. Atmosphere was great.
Fun day out exploring
thomaswS8142OD,Apr 13, 2026
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5.00Fun day out. Interesting exploring Berat castle
Fantastic tour and beautiful nature.
Jan N,Apr 12, 2026
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5.00We had an amazing day with Albania Tours. Our guide Paula was fantastic and charming, and very knowledgeable
Fantastic day out in Berat
leemN2102JR,Apr 11, 2026
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5.00For the price this tour exceeds all expectation. Guide is informative, detail-orientated, friendly, and a great spokesperson. I didn’t come in with many expectations, but I have left the tour with a beloved experience. Honestly a great day out and will be recommending to colleagues and friends visiting Albania in the future. Thanks again!
Awesome experience
tefran,Apr 11, 2026
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5.00Great experience! The trip nice and our tour guide had seen awesome! His explanations and knowledge about Albanian history were pretty good!
Excellent
jimmyy598,Apr 11, 2026
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5.00It was amazing. Really good. The tour guide klajdi was excellent. Thanks
Great trip to Berat
artla2020,Apr 11, 2026
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5.00Través to Berat from Tirana was great. Really recommenf.
Good daytrip choice
mariosk811,Apr 11, 2026
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5.00Good experience with nice and helpful guide (Paola). She gave us a lot of info. Only negative is that i would prefer a little more time for our visits.
Great!!
12345678925,Apr 11, 2026
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5.00Really fun. Very knowledgeable tour guide. I would recommend!! The kids loved it and so did my husband and mother. Very insightful information about the history of Albania 🇦🇱 ❤️
Discovering Berat
Passenger11532774988,Apr 11, 2026
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5.00I booked this trip to Berat via Booking. Our guide Bledi was very kind and he gave us a lot of interesting informations about Albania. I really enjoyed it.
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