Berat city UNESCO tour, the Castle & Belshi lake- From Tirana
Overview
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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 & Onufri Museum and stop at Belshi Lake on the way
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
Castle entrance fee
Transportation to destination location
English speaking tour guide
Pickup & Drop off from Tirana city
Snacks and drinks
Everything not mentioned in the included section
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Berat city UNESCO tour, the Castle & Belshi lake- From Tirana
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Reviews
723 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour and tour guide
Voyager30405434463,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bledi was an excellent tour guide. Very informative and brought a great sense of humor to the tour. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and encourage anyone interested in learning about Berat and the castle to take this tour. I look forward to taking other tours in the future with Bledi.
Getaway from Bustling Tirana to City of thousand windows
Farahl770,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very well organised trip to the beautiful UNESCO sites of Berat. We had a safe ride with a comfortable clean bus and our Guide Paolo was very caring. She guided us all the way, from Albania culture and history, to introduction to the sites, to recommendations for our lunch and breaks, she gave us clear advices. She made sure we were taken care of, she attended to our timing and our personal needs. Berat was really beautiful and it definitely worths a visit if you are in Tirana
Berat
charleslouisd2025,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience and excellent guide. We visited many interesting sites and Paola is very knowledgeable and nice. I had a great time. Strongly recommend the tour.
Berat and lake
Q4769LOjamesb,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Amazing tour and enjoyable with the best tour guide in Albani: Kladji.
Berat....charming
592guanh,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Noel... the guy with knowledge and humor! Can't go wrong. Very relaxing... no stress. There is the view from the hill top that gives a birds eye view of the city.
Worth the experience
Stephanie R,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great to go to Betar Highly recommended. Our guide Kadji was very knowledgeable and friendly. The view of Betar from the castle was amazing.
Highly recommended
Juan Carlos P,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended this tour, nice places (Berat one pass) and a very competent guide (Noel). It's totally worth it.
Berat Tour Experience
202melvinc,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paola was an awesome guide who spoke several languages and was extremely knowledgeable about Albanian history. The tour was well organized, impactful and a phenomenal value. I would recommend this tour to anyone who would like an authentic experience and enjoys learning about new cultures.
Highly recommended day trip from Tirana
Voyage599216,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with a great mix of informative visits and free time to explore. Paola was a wonderful and very helpful guide. I learned quite a bit about Albania in general and about the places we were visiting. This was an English-speaking tour, but she also went out of her way to help some Spanish speakers in the group.
Beauteful day !
alejandrosW606GG,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I like too much the tour, very nice places and very amazing Paula, our guide. I hope that make it again. Thank you for all. At the end, we have sun after the rain. 😊
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