Private Tour
Historic City of Kruja - Private Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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Discover one of the most beautiful cities in Albania. Kruja provides visitors with great views of the majestic local landscape and a rich collection of historical sites. Kruja is home to the museum of our national hero Skanderbeg, placed within his castle and it is the perfect place in Albania to learn about our national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg and Albanian history. Scanderbeg protected the Ottoman army and three sultans for 25 years. He was considered by the Pope as an Athleta Cristi because he had halted the westward expansion of the Ottoman Empire. Visit the Ethnographic Museum, where you will learn about the traditions and lifestyles of Albanian people at those times. The tour will proceed with a visit to the Castle, of the panoramic view and landscape, and imagine how they fought with the Ottomans for 25 years protecting their castle and city You will also take a nice walk in the old bazaar from the 15-16 century to explore a world of arts and crafts of the Albanians.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ethnographic Museum of Kruja
The Ethnographic Museum of Kruja is a great museum with artifacts, stories and traditional lifestyle of Albania.
Kruja Castle was truly one of the foremost important protective fortifications within the nation, battling off armies of outside trespassers all through the centuries. Nowadays, it stands as an example of Albanian tirelessness and resilience.
What‘s Included
Professional Guide Services
Ethnographic Museum of Kruja Admission Fees
Castle of Kruja Admission Fees
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Historic City of Kruja - Private Walking Tour
Reviews
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ESSENTIAL VISIT
Pedro Jose G,Aug 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Medieval city with remains from the Ottoman era, close to Tirana but given the complexity of traffic in Albania it can take time to get there and it is in a high area with a very complicated road. The most notable thing is the minaret or minaret of its mosque, which if it coincides, as happened to me, with the call to prayer, takes us to other areas of Muslim rule, without a doubt, and to access the castle, highlight its bazaar where perhaps the best purchases can be made. of souvenirs from all the towns in Albania, it is paved and has a multitude of shops or stalls, at the end of it we arrive at the Castle with a wonderful environment and more cared for than other areas of the country, it even has the usual letters of the city, The Castle was rebuilt and has a museum dedicated to the national hero Skanderberg, which is worth visiting after paying the entrance fee, this is where he was born. Without a doubt, it is a must-see if you visit the Albanian country.
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