Hey Albania: Berat Castle & Icons – UNESCO Tour with Local Guide
Why Does This Tour Cost More?
Unlike standard tours that rush through the city, this experience offers:
- A trained storyteller guide (not just a driver)
- Small-group attention (no buses, no crowds)
- Entry tickets, lunch, and souvenir included upfront
- A cultural deep dive into UNESCO heritage, not just sightseeing
- You don’t just visit Berat — you feel it, understand it, and carry it with you.
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Berat Castle & Sacred Icons – UNESCO Tour with Local Storyteller
Pickup included
What's included in Hey Albania: Berat Castle & Icons – UNESCO Tour with Local Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Berat Castle
Enter the mighty hilltop fortress where people still live today. Visit the Church of the Holy Trinity, the Onufri Museum , and admire breathtaking views over Berat’s white rooftops. Learn about Byzantine iconography, Albanian resistance, and Christian-Muslim harmony from your guide. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Tirana or Durres and drive you in comfort to Berat At Berat Castle, walk through centuries of history and visit the impressive Onufri Museum, home to 16th-century religious art and stunning icons. You’ll also explore Holy Trinity Church, tucked into the hillside, and learn about Constantine the Great's historic roots.
National Iconographic Museum Onufri
The iconographic museum is also located inside the castle, it is called the Onufri iconographic museum. Onufri is an Albanian master of painting from the 16th century. In this museum we will be able to see some of his works, also about 200 icons from different periods.
Quarter Of Gorica
Mangalem & Gorica Neighborhoods (30 minutes – Free walking tour) Walk through the iconic Ottoman-era quarters separated by the Osumi River. Discover the unique blend of Christian and Muslim heritage, traditional architecture, and the famous Gorica Bridge.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Onufri Museum Entrance Ticket
- Traditional Dish also for vegetarian
- Castle Entrance Ticket
- Pickup/drop-off from hotel or airport (Tirana or Durres)
- Personalized souvenir from Hey Albania
- Private tour – up to 6 travelers only.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will pick up all our guest's in their hotel, TIA\Airport, or any location they send to us in Tirana city.
