Kruja castle, the old Bazaar & Sarisalltik- Departure from Tirana
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Explore the historic Kruja Castle, one of Albania's most significant landmarks. Discover the country's largest bazaar and browse local handicrafts, and enjoy the Sari Salltik mountain viewpoint.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
In the morning, the tour guide will pick you up from Tirana and start the journey towards Mount Sari Salltik. Enjoy the guide’s insights and a scenic ride along a panoramic mountain road to visit this holy site, which holds great significance in the Bektashi faith. Perched at 1,176 meters above sea level, the cave shrine offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Pazari i Vjeter
After visiting Sari Salltik, continue to the historic city of Kruja, where the guided walking tour begins at the Old Bazaar—one of the oldest and largest in Albania, filled with traditional souvenirs and handicrafts. The guide will provide explanations during the walk, while free time for shopping will be available later.
What‘s Included
Kruja Castle Entrance Fee
English-speaking guide throughout the entire tour
Digital tour booklet in your selected language
Air conditioned transportation to the destination locations
Pick up and drop-off from the hotel in Tirana city (Or meeting points)
Food and drinks
Museums inside the castle
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Kruja castle, the old Bazaar & Sarisalltik- Departure from Tirana
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Reviews
795 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kruja castle
natalieb487,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip to kruja castle from Tirana. Ervin and Sefer were great guides/driver. Information and pick up point easily explained.
Great tour
abdan1982,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Greet tour to Kruja i enjoyed it so much and i recommend it big time , Many thanks to our amazing tour guide klajdi for the historical information and for making this tour enjoyable
Goooood
marikar378,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very beautiful experience, beautiful place, guide and driver
Would recommend
Line R,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pickup was easy with good communication. Denis was a wonderful guide, he made sure to balance time to explore and take in everything with good explanations and history. We had a lot of rain, but he kept up the good mood.
Great first time visit to Albania
755crazys,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lots of great history given. Smooth drive and pickup. Shopping in bazar was great too
An enjoyable day out
gerry m,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Even with rainy weather Denis was a cheerful and very informative guide. A very interesting and enjoyable day.
Beautiful excursion
lillyw156,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an exciting and informative excursion, highly recommended
Kruja its traditional bazaar and magical views
Dreamer67003303005,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visit Kruja excellent guide, service, views are wonderful, we enjoyed the Bazaar, castle, everything very well, we highly recommend, thank you very much
Best ever!
Happiness15705222114,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was perfekt! Super guide and price!
Family day trip to Krujë
mojzesd,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a day trip from Tirana to Krujë with an agency as a family with three children (6, 9, and 10), and we had a great experience. The kids really enjoyed the trip, the organization was excellent, and the weather was perfect. A wonderful family-friendly excursion — highly recommended!
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