Day Trip to Kruje & Shkoder

Embark on a day trip to Kruje and Shkoder in Albania to explore the rich history, traditional bazaar, and national museum. Discover the heroic past of Kruja and the vibrant culture of Shkoder.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjeter) - The Kruja Bazaar is famous for being one of the oldest in Albania. The construction of the beautiful and fascinating marketplace of Krujë dates back over 400 years and was the starting point of free trade among the city’s most established merchants. It is in this particular bazaar that traders first began to…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • English-speaking guide
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Private expenses
Additional Information

Explore Kruja, a town steeped in history and tradition, renowned for being the heart of Albania’s independence from the Ottoman Empire. Tour the Kruja Castle, which houses The National Museum dedicated to the country’s legendary heroes. It throws light on the illustrious history of these heroes and the traditional way of life of Kruja’s inhabitants. The…

Location
Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjeter)
Rruga Albanopolis
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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149gamerb
Apr 25, 2024
Amazing tour, would recommend! - Our tour guide Zeni was great, very knowledgeable and gave us enough time to see the places we went ( Krujë & Durres) I would really recommend this tour if your staying in Tirana and want to explore outside of the city, loads of history in both places and Durres is beautiful. Thanks for the great tour
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Clairesc6426jn
Dec 16, 2023
Great day - Bovilla Lake is an amazing place and Kruje beautiful and charming. Zeni was a great guide. Thank you for the interessing cultural explanations, your kindness, your rally skills and the good laughs😁
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Nedetoader
Nov 8, 2023
Shkoder and Kruje - Feedback for Zeni: We had the privilege of having Zeni as our guide on our excursion to Kruje and Shkoder, Albania, yesterday, and it was truly remarkable. Zeni demonstrated exceptional attention to our small group of just my wife and me, going above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful experience. One aspect that truly made a difference was Zeni's ability to explain the history, culture, and landscape of this beautiful region in detail. Every question we had received a well-informed and engaging answer, making the trip not only enjoyable but also educational. Additionally, I must mention that Zeni added a touch of humor and lightheartedness to our excursion. He was witty and created a relaxed atmosphere that made the day pass by with ease, making us feel like we were traveling with a friend. In conclusion, Zeni was undoubtedly one of the best guides we've ever encountered. Our experience in Kruje and Shkoder was truly special thanks to Zeni's expertise and personality. We highly recommend his services and hope to have him as our guide on our future adventures. Thank you, Zeni!
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Borfrancisyenolam
Jul 24, 2023
Hot and interesting - Fun trip with an interesting history. We went when it was very hot! If you can I would try to avoid going in a heat wave it would definitely be more enjoyable. Henri took care of us, thanks for a fun day!
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Danette
Mar 11, 2023
A must do if you coming to Albania - Our guide Zeni was excellent. Super knowledgeable, flexible and very friendly. Made this trip very memorable and special for us. Kruje is a mystical place, it holds so much history and charm. We loved it Definately a must do if you coming to Albania
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Eglie2023
Mar 3, 2023
Great! - The trip overall was very impressive. The accommodations were very nice, our driver Kevi was a real pleasure and also, a fantastic driver. Our tours and tour guides were also very informative and delightful. I would recommend this trip for anyone wanting to get a taste of Albania and all its beauty. Thanks to everyone for making this a memorable experience for us.
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L_s
Jun 24, 2024
Beautiful drive & worthwhile visit to this historical site - The actual drive and itinerary were quite enjoyable with great views of lakes and good restaurants as well as the Skoder Castle. However as we paid an extra 40€ each for a private tour, we expected a more experienced guide. The driver is also a guide and in this instance we had college student who has been doing this for a few years. As in my review about Durres, Berat & the lake your, this has to do with the overall situation in Albania in transition and still trying to cope with increasing number of tourists. The guides need professional training so they know how to explain the rich and complex history and culture of Albania, not just what we can read from Google on our own. The guides try their best, sometimes holding 2 jobs and probably due to a lack of English speaking or foreign language guides, tourists may not have the best experience. Like I said in my earlier review of another tour, international travellers have higher expectations esp those who have travelled to many countries. Albania needs to raise the standards of tourism and provide good value and experience for their tourists esp as it expects this will continue to increase. It also needs better infrastructure and start training more guides so they are more professional.
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Danielasy3179sj
Mar 17, 2024
A day in Kruja and Shkoder - We have been positively impressed by the courtesy of the guide Erald who made all the efforts to make us feel comfortable during the trip, even if it was the first time for him as a guide to visit Kruja. Nevertheless the human attitude of his compensated some lack of info about the places we visited. Very good result!
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From $73
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).