Overview
Start this High Level Tour, from your accommodation, with your English-speaking Driver, and reach Berat, UNESCO World Heritage Site, where will meet your dedicated local tour guide and begin your guided walk through everything the city has to offer.
Your guide will walk you through the city’s incredible landmarks like:
• Berat old town
• The Castle of Berat
• The Museum of Iconography "Onufri"
• The Cathedral of St. Mary's Assumption
• The Red Mosque
• Mangalemi quarter
And more...
In the middle of your walking tour, you will have a lunch break, included, to try some great traditional cuisine.
Once you’ve completed your day of touring, learning about the famous historical and cultural landmarks, you will meet your driver and will finish at your accommodation.
Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with:
• Expert English-Speaking Drivers
• Dedicated Local Tour Guides
• Welcoming by private air-conditioned Vehicles
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Entrance fees
Hotel pickup and dropoff
Air-conditioned vehicle with expert English-speaking Driver
Lunch in a typical restaurant in Berat
Dedicated local walking tour guide in Berat
Tipping is not included in our service fees, it is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Departure Time: 09:00am
• Duration of Tour: 10 hours
When in Europe you can contact our local supplier by WhatsApp (+393512187924). (we suggest by WhatsApp messages, easily linking to free wifi from hotels, bar/coffee shops, restaurants).
• In Berat walking Tour with Dedicated Local Tour Guide.
• For under 18 years old booked for this tour please provide proof of identity for the benefit reductions of the tour (copy of a document, ecc.). Without them the Clients could be asked to make payment of a full price balancing cash in Euro directly to the driver.
• Option Private Tour: This is a private Tour. Only your group will participate and it can be modified and/or customized (if requested in writing during booking in the "Special Requirements" section).
• Option Shared Tour: Solution with a lower price dedicated to travelers sharing the vehicle with a small group (up to 15 people per vehicle). Not customizable. It is not possible to include attractions tickets purchased by your own.
In Shared Tour only: Your Driver may make a few stops (usually 2/3 stops) along the way to pick up, or drop off, fellow passengers. This means that your Driver could arrive within 15-30 minutes of your scheduled pickup time.
• Tipping is not included in our service fees,It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated. Standard gratuities in Europe run between 10% 25% depending on the service received.
What to expect
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Berat
Departure for Berat at 9:00 am and you will be transferred towards this beautiful city for around 2,5 hours. This is one of the oldest and the pride of Albanian architecture. The three major neighborhoods of the old city are Mangalemi, Gorica, and Kala where the castle itself is located.
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Berat Castle
1 hour
You will start our tour with the castle area. Visiting the 'Kala' involves a steep walk up a cobbled path, but those who make it to the top will be rewarded with a fine view of the surrounding area.
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National Iconographic Museum Onufri
30 min
You will visit the Museum of Iconography 'Onufri' which bears the name of the renowned fresco and icon-painter Onufri, who has left a rich inheritance.
Admission Included. -
30 min
You will visit the Museum of Iconography 'Onufri' which bears the name of the renowned fresco and icon-painter Onufri, who has left a rich inheritance.
Admission Included. -
30 min
Visit to the Red Mosque, according to Ottoman explorer Evliya Çelebi (1611-1682), the mosque was built under the reign of Bayazid II. It was probably built in the 15th century and was one of the oldest mosques in the country. It was probably built shortly after the conquest of Berat by the Ottomans in 1417.
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Kisha Shen Triadha (Holy Trinity Church)
30 min
The Holy Trinity Church (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is a medieval Byzantine church which stands on a hill in the city.
Admission Included. -
Berat
1 hour
After a lunch, included, inside the fortress, you will visit the Mangalemi quarter, so you can see the characteristic picture of houses "glued" to the side of the hill.
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1 hour
Across the Osumi River lies the Gorica neighborhood, whose houses face those of Mangalemi. The arched bridge of Gorica, built in 1780, is a beautiful architectural monument constructed to link Gorica with Mangelemi.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Tirane).
Additional Information
- One Infant seat available on request
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Albania: Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Berat from Tirana
Can I cancel Albania: Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Berat from Tirana for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 10 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Air-conditioned vehicle with expert English-speaking Driver
- Lunch in a typical restaurant in Berat
- Dedicated local walking tour guide in Berat
What's not included?
- Tipping is not included in our service fees, it is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
Which places does it visit?
It visits Berat, Berat Castle, National Iconographic Museum Onufri, Kisha Shen Triadha (Holy Trinity Church).
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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