Day Trip To Berat,UNESCO Heritage with Tirana Day Trips

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Discover the magic of Berat, Albania's "city of a thousand windows," and the serene landscapes of Belsh in a captivating day tour. Experience Berat's rich history as you explore its ancient castle and marvel at the stunning Ottoman architecture. Learn about the city's unique blend of religious harmony at the King Mosque and Helveti Teke. Capture the essence of Berat's beauty at the iconic 1001 windows location, offering a perfect photo opportunity. Then, embrace the tranquility of Belsh, known for its picturesque lakes and scenic beauty. This tour combines cultural immersion, historical exploration, and natural wonders, making it an unforgettable journey through the heart of Albania.

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Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

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Air-conditioned vehicle

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Lunch

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What To Expect

Berat Castle

Visit Berat Castle Berat Castle, a fortress landmark in the city of Berat, Albania, lies high above the Osum River. The castle dates back 2,500 years and records of its first conquering were accomplished by the Romans in 200 B.C. After many centuries of stone reinforcement, the exterior (perimeter) was enlarged slowly over time, under Byzantine conquerors, in the 5th, 6th, and 13th centuries. Currently, the castle is in restoration due in part to a UNESCO World Heritage Site acknowledgment. (This is a welcome "gift" for the residents of the castle who have been left underserved as the city below has gotten much attention.) Inside Berat castle houses many historical elements. A Mosque, "Red Mosque", which can be identified by its lonely minaret (a staircase inside provides access to the top), more than 20 Christian churches, and a central museum which surrounds one of the largest Orthodox churches with many 16th century paintings, by "Master Onufri", and a decorative alter inside. (Many churches in Albania were destroyed during the Communist years as an "Atheist State" was declared during Enver Hoxha's reign.) Other architectural elements are courtyards, a large cistern in the center, and numerous houses of stone in which the residents of the castle still occupy today; this is an absolute specialty in castle heavy Europe as it's one of the last remaining!

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Visit The Mangalemi quarter, better known as the "City of 1000 Windows", dates back centuries to the Ottoman ruling period and the architectural elements of each home clearly illustrate this. If one was to compare the ancient construction of the Mangalemi quarter to present day, residential architecture, the differences of highly-placed windows to slow intruder advances, stairwells winding particular directions to allow sword strike advantage for the owner, and animal storage areas would be found

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Reviews

5.00

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Enjoyed our trip
Rita C,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Randi was an excellent guide. He was very informative and the sites were interesting. Would definitely recommend
I recommend
Sonia D,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Berat is a great place to visit. The tour perfectly combines guided time with free. And lunch at local home with homemade food was perfect.
Great trip
413jerryg,
Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great day in beautiful Berat. There are a good range of trips on the website and booking was easy and quick. Our tour guide Zeni was very informative. His good company and knowledge of good places to eat made our day.
An Excellent Tour Agency
r0bbyth0mmy,
Jul 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Zeni our tour guide was informative about the whole area. It's worthwhile to visit Berat to see it's history. The only issue was that we went on a very hot day.
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951willemijnk,
Jul 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was incredibly well organized. For example, the tour guide took great care of everyone and that even though we were a very large group. There was enough consideration for rest periods and on the other hand there were also many fun and varied things on the schedule. The tour guide provided us with a lot of nice information and real Albanian facts. As a result, we learned a lot and saw a lot of the beautiful country!
Albanië trip
758sterrem,
Jul 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lovely trip with a big group of friends!!!! Amazing tour guide and an amazing city. I would 100% recommand it
Best guide ever!!
lustrumd2023,
Jul 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing experience with zeni! He’s an awesome guy who knows a lot about Albania! 10/10!!!!
Amazing experience
Puck P,
Jul 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was the best trip ever and our amazing tourguide Zeni made the trip even more memorable! I would really recommend it!!!
Best tour I have had in Albania
juliabI2317HD,
Jul 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The best guide I have ever had was Elton. He was super kind, knowledgeable and we felt like we were spending the day with a friend. Also takes great pictures and is very funny!
If you want to see the UNESCO site book with this group
need2trvl,
May 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic Guide Xeni, Fantastic Tour. I really appreciate that our guide, Xeni, reached out the night before on WhatsApp. We were picked up in our hotel in Tirana. It is about a 2-hour ride to Berat. We stopped halfway for a coffee a d bathroom break. Xeni answered so many questions about Albania and the culture. It is definitely worth a visit to the UNESCO Brrat. It is still a town in which people live. Spectacular views , interesting history. Make sure you go by to panorama viewpoint. You'll be able to see the towns, the ancient bridge, and the river. It's just spectacular. The guide took us to a restaurant run by a family from Barat. They picked the menu for us which consisted of Albania foods. Delish and plenty. I enjoyed a Tirana beer and spouse, homemade Red wine. The owner of the restaurant treated us to what I know as grappa and dessert. He was also wonderful. Amazing view from our restaurant table. Afterwards we visited the town and mosques. The company greeted us and were very friendly. We really love our day with Xeni. We actually booked him for the next day instead of going with our tour group.