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Guided Tour to Kruja, Holy Mountain & Old Bazaar from Durres

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Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Join us for an unforgettable journey through Kruja, where history, culture, and stunning landscapes await:

- Wander the Old Bazaar with its unique shops and local crafts.

- Discover the legacy of Sarisalltik, the revered Bektashi Missionary.

- Visit the historic Kruja Castle, home to Albania's national hero.

- Enjoy the views and spirituality of the Holy Mountain (1110 m).

- Enjoy breathtaking views of the Adriatic Sea.

- Savor traditional Albanian dishes like Tavë Dheu and Tavë Kosi.

Book your experience today and immerse yourself in the beauty and heritage of this remarkable town!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Seats for children under 6 years old are not available!

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Artisans Studio Tour

All fuel, road taxes & parking fees

Transport with comfortable vehicle with air condition

Professional Licensed Tour Guide/ Driver

Free time to explore Kruja Old Bazaar

Visit to Sari Salltik Tekke (Holy Mountain)

Pickup and drop-off from your Hotel from Durres/Golem

Personal expenses

Tip and Gratuites

Food & Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

1

Durres

Enjoy a smooth Kruja Day Tour with pick-up included from your hotel in Durres. The drive to Kruja takes about 1 hour, traveling in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Fushe Kruje

Fushë-Krujë, where you'll see the statue of George W. Bush, commemorating his historic visit to Albania in 2007, a significant moment in the country’s journey to NATO membership. You’ll also have the chance to visit local bakeries, where you can taste traditional Albanian bread, byrek, and other delicious baked goods that reflect the region’s rich culinary heritage. It’s a perfect mix of history and local culture that will make your visit truly memorable.

Admission Not Applicable

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Guided Tour to Kruja, Holy Mountain & Old Bazaar from Durres

Pickup included

Reviews

4.83

29 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • We did the tour on...

    Thomas J,

    Jun 22, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    We booked the tour in English because a German one was not offered. The guide has told a lot about the history of Albania. And took very good care of us. We had slightly different expectations from the places visited. All in all it was a nice tour with wonderful views in great weather.

  • Excellent

    djnoble47,

    Apr 17, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Excellent guide, extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic.The itinerary was well paced and sympathetic to a couple of older travellers.

  • Lovely views and interesting history

    E7200JOjoev,

    Mar 5, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Beautiful views from the mountain top. The Skanderbeg museum was very well done. My guide, Mario, was very knowledgeable and a good conversation while driving. Had a great time.

  • Amazing experience packed full of memories.

    Passenger01189771981,

    Nov 14, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Mario was an excellent guide, turned up on time. He went above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable. He was warm and friendly and could not do enough for us. We did not hesitate to book another trip with him. His recommendations on restaurants to visit were invaluable. We will definitely be booking trips with him again on our next visit. Made our holiday memorable. Thank you Mario

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  • Wonderful tour ❤️

    billy b,

    Oct 13, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Excellent tour , well worth booking. Mario was a brilliant guide and took us to all the sights, including many stops on the way up to the top of the mountain ⛰️ Would definitely recommend this trip 👍

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  • Thank you Mario for introducing Albania to us. Fantastic day out . Laughed all day long. A must tour to do

    Julia C,

    Sep 26, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Our tour guide was called Mario. Within minutes of getting into his car he made us feel welcome . Our journey to Kruja was pleasant and he answered any questions we had. Mario was very informative and spoke very good English. He explained all about the history and religions in Albania and found him to be very knowledgeable. The caves where we lit a candle brought me to tears , I found it so emotional. The drive up the mountain was fun and plenty of photo opportunities. The museum in Kruja which told of the history of George was amazing as I don’t normally do museums! Stunning views ! The bazaar was very interesting and then Mario introduced us to taste some local dishes which were lovely. In total we were out about 8 hrs . We weren’t rushed at all and nothing was too much for our guide. Well done guys !!

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  • Amazing time spent at Kruja and Holy Mountain, Museum, etc

    erigao,

    Sep 25, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The views were really awesome and the Tour guide was friendly, articulate, and knowledgeable. I got to see so many artifacts and learnt so much about the history of Albania. I also found the food to be quite tasty. I honestly would recommend the Tour to anyone who would like to have a good time and have something good to remember.

  • A day in Kruja

    Voyager02306263864,

    Sep 22, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Nice forest "Traditional" tourist soups!! Who nevertheless offer us a change of scenery in the East without aggression from traders Climb to the castle that allows us to have beautiful views Friendly restaurants quieter than in the city waiters and food 👌

  • A memorable day in Kruja.

    Tarik T,

    Sep 18, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Kruja was an amazing day, and it was all thanks to our tour guide, Mario! He was like a walking encyclopedia of the city, making history come alive. We ended the day tired but well fed with lasting memories. Thank you.

  • An amazing day of views, drives, food and shops.

    EmLH91,

    Sep 18, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We weren’t sure whether to book on to this trip but are so glad we did. We had Mario for our tour guide again and we were so pleased as we knew it would be amazing. Lovely small tour with just one other couple up to Kruja with stops along the way. We visited a few holy sites and the cave at the top of the mountain. On the way up Mario took some incredible photos on his amazing camera. We were treated to some coffee and candies as we admired the view and we then visited the cave, lit some candles and drank some holy water. We then came down to Kruja and walked around some shops - Mario made sure we visited some very authentic ones and then we went to the museum. We then all ate lunch together and the food was amazing. As always we were picked up and dropped off from the hotel. This tour was well worth the money.

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