Kruja Castle and Old Bazaar Tour
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Located 20 miles north of Tirana, Kruja is a historic Albanian city celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and status as the birthplace of national hero Skanderbeg. Top attractions: Kruja Castle: Krujë Castle has proudly stood on top of a rocky cliff, high above its city, for the last fifteen centuries. It has witnessed the long turbulent history of this place Old Bazaar: Kruja Bazaar is famous for being one of the oldest in Albania. The construction of the beautiful and fascinating marketplace of Kruja dates back over 400 years, and was the starting point of free trade among the city’s most established merchants. It is in this particular bazaar that traders first began to officially exchange various kinds of goods with one another Ethnographic Museum: Built during the mid-18th century, in 1764, by Ismail Pashë Toptani, this Ottoman house is considered one of the most unique museums in Albania. It includes a total of 15 rooms which tell of work and family life in the town of Kruja.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
Kruja is a historic city in Albania, located about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of the capital, Tirana. It is renowned for its cultural and historical significance, particularly as the hometown of Albania's national hero, Skanderbeg.
This well-preserved castle sits atop a hill and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Within the castle, you'll find the Skanderbeg Museum, which is dedicated to the life and legacy of Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg, a 15th-century Albanian nobleman who led a resistance against the Ottoman Empire.
Kruja's old bazaar is a vibrant market where you can shop for traditional Albanian handicrafts, souvenirs, and local products. It's a great place to immerse yourself in the local culture.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Eksplo Tour
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Tirana
- Its from-price is 23% below the median of the 988 experiences we list in Tirana.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tirana
Tirana is Albania's colourful, spirited capital, with painted buildings, Ottoman and Italian landmarks, Cold War bunkers and cafés on every corner.
Skanderbeg Square, a vast open plaza, is the heart of the city, flanked by the Et'hem Bey Mosque with its delicate frescoes, the clock tower and the National History Museum with its giant socialist-era mosaic. Nearby, the Pyramid of Tirana is a striking concrete relic of the communist decades.
Top-ranked sights in Tirana: Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skënderbej), Pyramid of Tirana (Enver Hoxha Pyramid), Et'hem Bey Mosque (Xhamia e Et'hem Beut).
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