Full-Day Berat Sightseeing Tour with Castle and UNESCO Quarters

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire the majestic architecture of Berat Castle
• 02 Explore the National Iconographic Museum Onufri
• 03 Offer your prayers at the King Mosque
• 04 See the prominent cultural monument of Albania, Helveti Tekke
• 05 Pass through Albania's famous Gorica Stone Bridge and Mangalem Quarter

Sign up for an incredible excursion to explore the highlights of Berat, from the majestic Berat Castle and its Orthodox churches to the famous Onufri Museum. Discover the UNESCO-recognised Mangalem Quarter and Gorica neighbourhood, known for their distinctive Ottoman-era character. You will also visit the King Mosque and the Helveti Tekke, an important cultural monument in the city.

Walk around the castle to see several Orthodox churches built in Byzantine style, the ruins of the White and Red Mosques, the water cistern, and the Çeke Beni Rock.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Berat

Languages Albanian, English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Full-Day Excursion Through Berat's Historic Highlights

• Depart from your hotel, meet your tour guide, and transfer to the city of Berat.
• Begin with a visit to Berat Castle. Walk around the castle to see several Orthodox churches built in Byzantine style, the ruins of the White and Red Mosques, the water cistern, and the Çeke Beni Rock.
• Then head to the Onufri Museum, dedicated to the most famous Albanian icon painter of the 16th century.
• Next, continue to the Gorica Stone Bridge and the Mangalem Quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with many houses built in the 18th century in Ottoman style.
• Lastly, visit the King Mosque and the Helveti Tekke.
• In the late afternoon, drive back to your accommodation to conclude the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a very comfortable A/C car or van
• English-speaking Albanian tour guide/driver
• Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, pier, or preferred location

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees wherever needed
• Meals and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

• Museums are closed on Mondays, except by specific agreement in advance for visits by large groups, cruise ship visitors, etc.
• An adult must accompany children.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Berat, Albania

Tour start

Berat, Albania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.