Tirana and Kruja Full Day Tour
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Take a chance to get to know two beautiful cities in Albania: Kruje and Tirana. Kruje provides to the visitors the great view of majestic landscape and a rich collection of historical and cultural objects. While Tirana, being the capital has something to offer for everyone.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport with a/c vehicle
City Tour of Tirane and Kruje
Driver/ Guide
Meals and drinks
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Optional activity costs
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Clock Tower
The clock tower was built by the Ottoman Turks in an Islamic style and with simply a bell from Venice to be rung every hour. Ismail Tufina was the first watchmaker of the clock tower in 1822. In 1916 during World War I the clock was damaged. It took until 1928 to put a new mechanism. The new mechanism was purchased in Germany at the price of 13,300 golden francs, which was funded from the wealthiest families in the city and by the Tirana Municipality. Watchmaker Arif Tufina and his sons installed the new mechanism. Due to the mechanism being bigger than the actual tower they constructed an extra 5 meters on the tower and a new roof.[6]
Xhamia Et'hem Bej
Construction was started in 1791 or 1794 by Molla Bey and it was finished in 1819 or 1821 by his son Haxhi Ethem Bey, grand-grandson of Sulejman Pasha.[2][3] At the time it was built it was part of complex buildings that compose the historical center of Tirana. In front of mosque was the old Bazaar, in east the Sulejman Pasha Mosque, which was built on 1614 and destroyed during World War II, and in the north-west the Karapici mosque.[4]
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Tirana and Kruja Full Day Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour
drvipin2003,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Was anAmazing tour. Our guides were amazing. Really recommend.. Such nice human beings both of them.
A great full day trip
Robert D,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a relaxing full day trip to both Kruje and Tirana. It was nice to have direct access to sites with helpful information from knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides.
Nice tour with an important historical place & capital city
Ilham G,
Aug 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice tour with one of the historically most significant places in Albania, Kruja, which is also beautiful, and capital city. Special thanks to the excellent guide, Ilir, with whom the tour was even more interesting & efficient.
Kruja is a must
Wanderer07933109275,
May 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kruja was the special recommendation of Local Friends Albania, the agency that attended us during the 3 days stay in Tirana. We were impressed by this old small village with a special place in the history and the hearts of the albanians. Skerdi took us to see the bazaar with the wonderful display of local artistry and was very professional during our visit to Skanderber Museum,so we could understand the struggles and sacrifices that were to consolidate a country. The Museum in itself is of top category,very well designed and cared for,with vast information. Highly recommended.
Must join this tour !
Nahoko U,
Mar 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00What an incredible tour we had ! The guide was very knowledgeable and we organised . We enjoyed every single minutes and could learn about Kruja, Albania in depth. He answered all our questions in detail . We highly recommended this tour and this guide to everyone who will come to Albania for sure .
Enriching
Ineida,
Feb 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible and enriching experience. Incredible places, kind and pleasant people. A tour that I highly recommend
Shop in 409 yr old Bazar then tour Tirana and relax with tea by the pool Hotel Rogner
Patricia W,
Jun 11, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Kruje was a big highlight for me Shopping delight The old bazar time spent at castle and lovely memorable lunch at panorama hotel Tira highlights walking tour filled with colorful sites and history The guides on my trips were Excellent
Great tour, guide, driver
David S,
Mar 14, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide Iris and her driver Illya were the best! Considerate, excellent driving, courteous, so knowledgeable, friendly and responsive...doesn't get any better. We had a beautiful day.
Fantastic tour and tour guide
Phillip N,
Mar 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Ilir was a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable and always readily answered any questions I had about Albania and the surrounding countries.
Good tour to familiarize yourself with Tirana and the area
2hambergs,
Jul 25, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were met at our hotel by Iliri who turned out to not only have an encyclopedic knowledge of the area, but he was a really nice guy, and pleasant to be with. In Kruje, he took us to Skanderbeg castle and gave us the details of the Albanian history of the mid-1400's that was attached to the ruins, and the very nice museum there. Then on a walking tour of the Tirana city square and main boulevard along which there are interesting sights such as Skanderbeg's statue, the parliament building, and large churches of the three religious groups: Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic (Mother Theresa's church), and the new Mosque. Would highly recommend this tour.
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