Top 6 Tirana Market Tours

1.Kruja castle, the old Bazaar & Sarisalltik- Departure from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 592 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $24Our pick

This 7 to 8 hour trip from Tirana combines Sari Salltik’s mountain shrine, Kruja Castle, and the old bazaar. English-speaking guides such as Bledi and Ervin lead the day, with guided sightseeing, free time for lunch and shopping, hotel pickup, and air-conditioned transport included.

“If you’ve only got a couple days in Albania, this is the trip to take—my parents and I loved the tour of Kruja! Bailey was a fantastic guide, really flexible when my mom had to take a little longer on the stairs, and was clearly very knowledgeable about all the sights we visited. We especially loved walking through the bazaar and visiting the craftsworkers she highlighted, we got some lovely, unique gifts to bring home. Our experience was so great we booked a tour with the same company for Berat the next day. Definitely recommend!”

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2.From Tirana/Golem/Durres: Kruja, Bazaar, Sari Salltik Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 471 reviews · 450 minutes - 9 hours · from $23Best value

Travel by air-conditioned van from Tirana, Durres, Golem, or Kamez to Kruja with an English or Italian guide. Visit the castle and Sari Salltik Shrine, browse the Old Bazaar, and enjoy 90 minutes of free time for lunch, shopping, and photos. Guides may include Bris, Altin, Genti, or Artol.

“He knew lots of information and knowing the history made a lot of difference”

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3.Krujë Day Trip with Krujë Castle & Old Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Travel from Tirana to Krujë with an English-speaking guide such as Besmiri, Frenki, or Antigona. Visit the castle and Skanderbeg Museum, browse handmade goods in the Old Bazaar, and climb to Sari Salltik Shrine for wide views. Audio guides are available in five languages.

“wonderful experience, the guide Besmiri is very nice and helped us for any need, recommended!”

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4.Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar and Sari Salltik Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Travel from Tirana to Krujë with English-speaking guide Belkisa, or a similar guide, for castle history, Skanderbeg’s story, an old Ottoman bazaar, and Sari Salltik’s mountain views. Expect narrow roads, some walking, and 7 hours of sightseeing, driving, and free time.

“Good value -- more Albanian culture and history for my memories.”

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5.From Tirana/Durres/Golem: Kruja Castle & Old Bazaar Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 6h 30m · from $50

Travel by included transport from Tirana, Durrës, or Golem to Kruja with an English-speaking guide such as Aleks or Rei. Visit the castle, Skanderbeg Museum, and Old Bazaar, with time for photos, shopping, and local crafts during this 390-minute private-group-friendly tour.

“Meravigliosa, la nostra guida Aleks è un ragazzo giovane davvero simpatico e molto acculturato, abbiamo chiesto di anticipare il tour e ci è stato anticipato di un ora quindi ci hanno ascoltati e questo è stato molto positivo, il percorso per andare a Kruja è stato davvero bello perché abbiamo socializzato con Aleks che è un ragazzo davvero simpatico appena arrivati a Kruja abbiamo visto una città fantastica con un Bazaar meraviglioso pieno di gente simpaticissima, ci siamo presi un caffè e con un panorama fantastico, la guida Aleks è stato davvero gentile e disponibile a ogni nostra richiesta e ci ha aiutati anche a risparmiare qualche euro per i…”

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6.Kruja Castle, Museum & Bazaar Day Trip from Durres/Golem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 7 hours · from $28

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Durrës, Golem, Tirana, or nearby towns to Kruja with an English, Italian, or Albanian-speaking driver-guide. Explore the castle, museums, bazaar, and mountain views. Daniel has led some departures, with lunch and museum tickets paid separately.

“Good driver, interesting places (Castle, Skanderbeg and Ethnographic museums) and views”

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