Day trip

From Tirana: Berat city unesco heritage and Belshi lake

Activity provider: Smart Tour Albania
Day trip

From Tirana: Berat city unesco heritage and Belshi lake

Activity provider: Smart Tour Albania
Save up to 20%

From US$ 119.96 US$ 95.97 per person

Join a guided tour of Berat city, a UNESCO heritage site. Explore the historic neighborhoods of Mangalemi & Gorica. Visit Berat Castle & Onufri Museum. On the way is Belshi lake.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later
Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Covid-19 precautions
Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
Duration 11 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 7 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Visit the most important UNESCO world heritage site in Albania
  • Learn about Berat’s fascinating history and architecture from your guide
  • Walk in the old quarters of Mangalem and Gorica
  • Explore the Berat Castle, one of the biggest inhabited castles with Byzantine churches
  • Admire beautifully carved Iconostasis at the Onufri Museum inside the castle
Full description
Embark on a cultural and artistic pilgrimage. See master painter Onufri's work in the churches of Berat. Visit Berat Castle, Onufri Museum, Mangalemi and Gorica neighborhoods, and Gorica bridge. Meet your guide at your hotel and start the tour of Berat city. Berat is one of the most visited and characteristic towns in Albania. It is under the protection of UNESCO and considered a World Heritage site due to its unique architecture. Visit Berat Castle and the Onufri Museum. The Berat castle is of particular interest because people still live within its walls in their traditional houses, just like their ancestors did for centuries. Explore this fortress overlooking the town of Berat and its many Byzantine churches. The castle used to have over 40 churches of which 7 still remain today, including the Church of the Dormition of St Mary. The latter was converted into Onufri Museum, honoring the 16th-century Albanian master painter who painted many orthodox churches in Albania and Greece. Witness some of the most beautiful shades of red and gold you have ever laid eyes on in the museum. Then, continue to your next stop in the old quarters of Mangalemi and Gorica that connect with each other by the Gorica Bridge over the Osumi River.
Includes
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Transportation by private car
  • Entrance tickets
  • Bottle of water
  • Food
  • Everything not mentioned at the include section
Not suitable for
  • People with recent surgeries

Select participants and date

Participants

Date

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 2 reviews

Sort by:

Traveler type:

Star rating:

Perfect guide

December 28, 2022

My guide was Bledi and he was amazing! So Knowledgeable, helpful and lovely. I had a wonderful time with him to Berat and he told me some great Albania legends that I will never forget. Faleminderit Bledi

August 9, 2022

Product ID: 396207