Albania · Culture

7-Hour Krujë Sightseeing Tour from Durrës with Fortress and Bazaar

7 Hours Round trip from Durrës Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Roam through Pazari i Vjetër, the 400-year-old bazaar of Krujë
  • 02 Offer your prayers at the Murad Bey Mosque
  • 03 Explore Krujë Fortress and the Gjergj Kastrioti Museum
  • 04 Marvel at the traditional house of Krujë, built in the mid-18th century
  • 05 Sightsee the watch tower of Krujë Fortress
  • 06 Learn in depth about the Bektashi Order

Sign up for an excursion to explore the significant landmarks of Krujë, including Krujë Fortress and the Gjergj Kastrioti Museum, where you will learn about the 15th-century resistance against the Ottomans. Learn about the Bektashi Tekke in detail, stroll through Pazari i Vjetër, the 400-year-old bazaar, and see the ancient traditional house of Krujë. You will also pay your respects at the Murad Bey Mosque.

Learn about the Bektashi Tekke in detail, stroll through Pazari i Vjetër, the 400-year-old bazaar, and see the ancient traditional house of Krujë.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Durres, Kruje
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Krujë Fortress, Old Bazaar and Bektashi Tekke Tour

  • Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel in Durrës to start the tour.
  • Explore the following tourist attractions in Krujë:
  • 400-year-old Bazaar of Krujë (Pazari i Vjetër).
  • The Bazaar Mosque, also known as the Murad Bey Mosque.
  • Handicraft shops in the bazaar.
  • Fortress of Krujë and the Gjergj Kastrioti (Skanderbeg) Museum.
  • A traditional house built in the middle of the 18th century.
  • The watch tower of Krujë Fortress.
  • Bektashi Tekke, on top of Krujë Mountain.
  • Drive back to your hotel to end the tour.
Castle of Krujë, 400-year-old Pazari i Krujës, Skanderbeg Museum

Where this trip takes you

Castle of Krujë, 400-year-old Pazari i Krujës, Skanderbeg Museum

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Durrës 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • City tour of Krujë
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fees to the museum
  • English-speaking Albanian driver/guide
  • Comfortable vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenirs
  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Durrës, Albania
Tour start
Durrës, Albania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Durrës.

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