Tour Around the Lake Albania from Ohrid and Struga
Overview
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By bus or minivan, you will visit the village of Lin, to experience the true Albanian local way of living. At first you will have the opportunity for a small coffee break. Active yourself with a short walk in this ancient village and optional you will have the opportunity to walk until you explore the ancient roman basilica and the astonishing view around it. We highly recommend to do so!
On the way to our next stop, you will visit the bunkers that were built by the communistic regime of Enver Hoxha. This beautiful spot is a perfect place for memorable pictures.
Afterwards, the tour will continue to the city of Pogradec. From here on, you will visit the local marketplace, the town park, the boulevard and statues. While walking our guide will provide cultural explanation about the patriarchal and modern differences in the Albanian culture.
Before heading back to Ohrid, you will have some free time for lunch and a photo stop will be made at the prehistorical Bay of Bones.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
During this trip you will need to present a valid ID card or your passport.
Kindly wear comfortable shoes.
During warm weather it’s recommended to use sunscreen and bring enough drinking water.
While booking we will ask some passport information in advance, so we can prepare a quick and subtle passage.
Travel time is already included in the total duration time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bay of the Bones Museum
Photo stop Bay of Bones.
Pogradec
In Pogradec, you will visit the local marketplace, the town park, the boulevard, patriarchal way of living and statues. While walking our guide will provide cultural explanation about the patriarchal and modern differences in the Albanian culture. When visiting the local market, you will have the opportunity to taste home-made products. During free time, walk around this small lake town and discover the beauty and authenticity of this place. Feel free to shop, sightsee or having a tasty lunch.
What‘s Included
Instant confirmation and pick-up times
All Fees and Taxes
English- or Dutch-speaking guide. (depends on request, Tuesday is in Dutch)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Child and senior discount!
Lunch
Pickup points
Inex Olgica Hotel & Spa
Naum Ohridski St 5-7 Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia
Villa Nika
Sv. Naum Ohridski Br.105 Pestani Republic of North Macedonia
Unique Resort & Spa
Str. Partizanska No. 56 Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia
Hotel Granit
_501, Dolno Konjsko Republic of North Macedonia
Aleksandar Villa
Naselba Raca bb, Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia
Hotel Dva Bisera
, Lagadin Republic of North Macedonia
Mizo Hotel
Ul. Vasil Stefoski BB Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia
Options
English-speaking guide
English language
Pickup included
Dutch-speaking guide
Language in Dutch
Pickup included
Fall, winter and spring season
Pickup included
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour around the lake
Sunshine19694183737,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such an amazing experience. The guide was great and told us so much about the areas we visited. In just a few hours, you’ll make a tour around the lake, and it’s totally worth it. I definitely recommend going on this tour as the views are just beautiful.
Albania - another county & another era
B5116KRjonathanh,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is, in my opinion, one of the best money-for-experience one can undertake near Ohrid. It's basically a quick detour into the soviet era and current side of Albania. Our tour guide was absolutely great! Being both informative and joking at the appropriate occasions. We were a group of around 15 people. We were picked up between 7 and 8 from our hotel and drove a little less than an hour to Albania. Our border crossing didn't take long (15 minutes or so, but I've been told that this can vary greatly) and then we were in Albania. The bus driver drove from place to place, going first to a village, then to some left over bunkers and finally to Pogradec. The village (Lin) was a little bit of a culture shock, with villagers still having to get water using a barrel for instance. Additionally, the remains of a very old Bassilica (church) with beautifully well preserved ornaments and mosaics can be visited on top of a hill. The best part of the journey was actually visiting Pogradec itself. It's both modern and old-fashioned. I loved walking around the parks and viewing groups of old men playing board games and people playing (mostly non-English music). The tour through the city was really nice, especially through the old-market. Essentially: this tour allows one to visit another country, a beautiful city, and a bit of space which feels like another time.
Captivating, educational, impressive in beautiful atmosphere!
pietw218,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00With our fantastic and very professional guide Tracje and driver Agim we had an incredibly beautiful tour, including a very special wine tasting! They always managed to deliver real added value in their own enthusiastic way. They spontaneously shared their vast knowledge with us and always contributed to the great atmosphere in our group.
Trip to visit Albania
fermanda55,,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Interesting trip from Ohrid town through to Albania. A little disappointed that we didn’t stop at the bunkers or Struga as advertised but a good day with a lovely, safe driver and interesting tour guide.
Lyn is a must see. need good walking legs.city tour is ok good market/bizzar. Worth it
Sharon C,,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had lovely tour guide called Vlad. Nice trip for going around the lake which North macedonia shares with Albania. You will need to have good walking legs as you climb up a hill in the village of Lyn. The village is little but very traditional fishing village. It is a must see ladies have table out selling there wares. Can't describe it you must go. Nearby are bunkers that you can if you want too. They is a restaurant and bar that looks over Lake beautiful views. The next bit is the city tour for an hour then two hours free time. The bizzar/market is good. Plenty of restaurants to choose from. Only issue is passport control you have to hand when going from one counrty to another about thirty minutes wait. If you got little one not advisable due to climb but school children plus should ok.
Interesting trip to compare the contrast between 2 very different countries
Charlotte H,,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I found this trip very interesting and glad I went on it even though it took us 1.5hrs to cross the border from North Macedonia to Albania as the guide suggested we did the circular of the lake this way rather than get held up later.We visited a small authentic village first called “Lin” where we stopped for coffee and a rest break before continuing to walk through the village up to a fantastic view point encompassing both countries,this was breathtaking as well as the walk up!We then went on to view the old bunkers before boarding the coach to Pogradec where we had a small guided tour then free time for lunch.It was a long day but well worth it,the guide was very engaging and it was set at a good pace with plenty of opportunities for photo stops to capture many memories.
Very interesting day out
357anthonye,,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00What a great day out, 2 very different places plus a complete circle of the lake. Lin was a very authentic village with some lovely ruins, a mosaic, and a great view right at the top, then we stopped at the bunkers, The information was excellent and easy to follow. Lastly, we headed to Pogradec, which was a larger seaside/lakeside town. It was interesting to see the Albanian version of Ohrid (it was a far newer city which had some nice development), we stopped for beers and lunch, which was very nice.
Good trip
Joanne S,,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Interesting and varied trip around the lake into Albania, taking in some historic sites, and the town of Pogredec. Convenient pick-up and drop-off and friendly and informative guide.
Interesting to see the entire Lake
Judy F,,Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The driver & guide were both good. However, the route was in the opposite direction. We went to Lin first (interesting historic small village on the lake) bi-passing Struga & the Black Drin & only saw Hoxha's bunkers from afar (not a photo stop although probably not worth it). We had a tour of Pogradec & then time to wonder alone/ eat etc. Very cheap there!
excellent value for money and a very interesting day out
nicola h,,Aug 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00one of the best value days out we have had. The trip was well organised with pick up locations and the driver and tour guide were excellent. The guide was really informative giving us lots of information and facts about Macedonia and Albania. It was good to visit a modern city and also a more traditional village/ The lunch provided was also very good
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