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Berat Full-Day Cultural and Historic Exploration

1 Review 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 1 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Tirana, Albania

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10 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, Italian

Overview

Our tour shows you Berat in a more personal and authentic way. We walk through the old town’s narrow stone alleys, giving you a real sense of how people lived here in the past.

Along the route, we often stop by a traditional Albanian house, where the family welcomes visitors with homemade sweets, a little raki, and warm hospitality. It’s a genuine moment that connects you directly with local life.

If you’d like, the tour can also include a visit to a local winery, where you can explore the vineyards, taste their wines, and enjoy simple, traditional food.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fee
  • Parking Fees
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Pickup is usually offered to the Tirana area or to travellers that are on the way to Berat, ex in Durres, Kavaje or Lushnje area.

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Golem

Before arriving to Berat, we will make a coffee stop to a beach bar or hotel in the Golem beach
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Iconographic Museum Onufri

The Cathedral houses the “Onufri” National Iconographic Museum where some of the most famous icons of Albanian artists have been collected from different churches in Berat and are now exhibited in this museum. The church was rebuilt in 1797. This is one of the most representative monuments of Byzantine architecture in the city.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

The King Mosque

The main mosque and the surrounding grounds of the medieval Islamic center built in the early 16th century.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gorica Bridge

Built in 1780 in the current shape and location, this bridge connected Mangalem and Gorice quarters of the old city. It still stands today as a testimony of the rich and lively past of the town, continuously inhabited for more than 2,500 years.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Berat Castle

The Castle is one the most marvelous sight of the city that offers a variety of styles and contributes of different époques: Roman-Byzantine, Albanian and Ottoman. Because of their characteristic architecture the buildings inside the Castle are preserved as cultural monuments. The Castle has many Byzantine churches, as well as some mosques built under the Ottoman era which began in 1417.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Belsh

On the way back to Tirana, enjoy a scenic stop at Belsh Lake for photos and a short break.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Berat Full-Day Cultural and Historic Exploration?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-103511P12

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