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From Tirana: Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar & Sari Salltik View

By Smart Tour Albania
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 108 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Hear about the glorious history of Skanderbeg, the national hero of Albania
  • Visit Kruja Castle, Skanderbeg Museum,the Old Bazaar and the Ethnographic museum
  • Find beautiful souvenirs and handcrafts by local artists at the Old Bazaar
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of the Albanian coastline from the SariSalltik Mountain
  • Experience the vibrant coastal charm of one of Albania’s most stunning destinations

Activity location

    • Tirana
    • Tirana, Tirana County, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Rruga e Durrësit 5, Tirana, Albania | Start the tour at 9:15 AM from the Kafe Flora, rruga e Durresit, Tirana. Pickup details: Please wait in front of the Kafe Flora coffee shop entrance
    • Tirana, Tirana County, Albania

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Hotel Pickup and Drop-off in Tirana
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

The tour guide will pick you up from your accommodation located in Tirana city and dropp you off at the same location. IF YOUR HOTEL IS OUTSIDE THE URBAN AREA, YOU NEED TO COME AT A MEETING POINT.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
RM 108.22 x 1 AdultRM 108.22

Total
Price is RM 108.22
Meeting Point 1: New Bazaar (Luara Bakery)
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Meet your guide at 09:00 AM in the New Bazaar area. Please wait for the tour guide in front of Luara Bakery & Pastry to pick you up.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
RM 108.22 x 1 AdultRM 108.22

Total
Price is RM 108.22
Meeting Point 2: Ministry of Justice
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Start the tour at 9:10 AM from the Ministry of Justice, Zogu I Boulevard. Pickup details: Please wait in front of the Ministry of Justice building.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:10
Price details
RM 108.22 x 1 AdultRM 108.22

Total
Price is RM 108.22
Meeting Point 3: Sheshi Paris (Kafe Flora)
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Start the tour at 9:15 AM from the Sheshi Paris (Kafe Flora), rruga e Durresit, Tirana. Pickup details: Please wait in front of the Kafe Flora coffee shop entrance

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:15
Price details
RM 108.22 x 1 AdultRM 108.22

Total
Price is RM 108.22
Meeting Point 4: Kisha Katolike Zemra e Krishtit
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Start the tour at 9:20 AM from the Kisha Katolike Zemra e Krishtit, rruga e Kavajes, Tirana. Pickup details: Please wait in front of the Kisha Katolike Zemra e Krishtit (the Catholic Church) entrance.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:20
Price details
RM 108.22 x 1 AdultRM 108.22

Total
Price is RM 108.22
Meeting Point 5: Taiwan Center
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Start the tour at 9:30 AM from the Taiwan Center, Rruga Ibrahim Rugova 3, Tirana 1001, Albania. Pickup details: Please wait in front of Mulliri i Vjeter coffee shop (at the opposite side of the Taiwan Center).

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30
Price details
RM 108.22 x 1 AdultRM 108.22

Total
Price is RM 108.22
Meeting Point 6: Pyramid of Tirana area (Twin towers)
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup details: Please wait for the tour guide in front of Kullat Binjake, Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit (the twin Towers) (at the opposite side of the Pyramid of Tirana).

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:35
Price details
RM 108.22 x 1 AdultRM 108.22

Total
Price is RM 108.22
Meeting Point 7: Selman Stërmasi Stadium
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Start the tour at 09:45 AM near the Selman Stërmasi Stadium, Rruga Gjin Bue Shpata, Tirana. Pickup details: Please wait for the tour guide in front of the entrance of Proper Pizza “Stadiumi Dinamo”.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:45
Price details
RM 108.22 x 1 AdultRM 108.22

Total
Price is RM 108.22

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel or meeting point pick-up and drop-off (depending on the selected option)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking guide throughout the entire tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned transportation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Castle entry fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Museum tickets inside the castle

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Smoking in the vehicle
  • Not suitable for: People with recent surgeries, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

In the morning, the tour guide will pick you up from Tirana and start the journey towards Mount Sari Salltik. Enjoy the guide’s insights and a scenic ride along a panoramic mountain road to visit this holy site, which holds great significance in the Bektashi faith. Perched at 1,176 meters above sea level, the cave shrine offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

After visiting Sari Salltik, continue to the historic city of Kruja, where the guided walking tour begins at the Old Bazaar—one of the oldest and largest in Albania, filled with traditional souvenirs and handicrafts. The guide will provide explanations during the walk, while free time for shopping will be available later.

Next, proceed inside the Kruja Castle, strolling through its ancient walls and learning about its history. From the outside, the guide will introduce you to the Skanderbeg Museum, dedicated to Albania’s national hero, as well as the Ethnographic Museum, the Turkish Bath, the Skanderbeg Olive, and the castle’s secret entrance.

Free Time / Lunch:
After soaking in the culture and history, enjoy your free time to explore the Old Bazaar, take photos, visit the museums, or have lunch at your own pace.

In the afternoon, return to Tirana.

Note: During the visit to the Sari Salltik cave, it is possible (though uncommon) to witness local religious rituals involving animal sacrifice. If this is a concern, please inform your tour guide in advance.

Location

Activity location

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    • Tirana
    • Tirana, Tirana County, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Rruga e Durrësit 5, Tirana, Albania | Start the tour at 9:15 AM from the Kafe Flora, rruga e Durresit, Tirana. Pickup details: Please wait in front of the Kafe Flora coffee shop entrance
    • Tirana, Tirana County, Albania
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    • 8RF8+WRP, Tirana, Albania | Start the tour at 9:30 AM from the Taiwan Center, Rruga Ibrahim Rugova 3, Tirana 1001, Albania. Pickup details: Please wait in front of Mulliri i Vjeter coffee shop (at the opposite side of the Taiwan Center).
    • Tirana, Tirana County, Albania
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    • Kisha Katolike, Tiranë, Albania | Start the tour at 9:20 AM from the Kisha Katolike Zemra e Krishtit, rruga e Kavajes, Tirana. Pickup details: Please wait in front of the Kisha Katolike Zemra e Krishtit (the Catholic Church) entrance.
    • Tiranë, Qarku i Tiranës, Albania
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    • Bulevardi Zogu I, Tiranë 1016, Albania
    • Tiranë, Qarku i Tiranës, Albania
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 8RHF+JP3, Tirana, Albania | Meet your guide in the New Bazaar area. Please wait at the bus station for the tour guide to pick you up.
    • Tirana, Tirana County, Albania
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    • 8RC9+WXJ, Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit, Tiranë, Albania | Start the tour at 9:35 AM near the Pyramid of Tirana, at Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit side. Pickup details: Please wait in front of Kullat Binjake, Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit (the twin Towers) (at the opposite side of the Pyramid of Tirana).
    • Tirana, Tirana County, Albania
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    • Gjin Bue Shpata, Tiranë, Albania | Start the tour at 09:45 AM near the Selman Stërmasi Stadium, Rruga Gjin Bue Shpata, Tirana. Pickup details: Please wait for the tour guide in front of the entrance of Proper Pizza "Stadiumi Dinamo".
    • Tirana, Tirana County, Albania