Durrës Historical City Tour
Duration
daily
Max Group Size
12
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages
About this tour
Discover Durrës, one of Albania’s oldest and most fascinating coastal cities, with a history spanning nearly 3,000 years. Once an important center of the ancient world, Durrës is home to Roman ruins, historic landmarks, traditional neighborhoods, and stories shaped by emperors, traders, and travelers over centuries.
Today, the city combines its rich archaeological heritage with a lively modern atmosphere. Explore ancient monuments, stroll through historic quarters, enjoy the Adriatic coastline, and experience one of Albania’s most important port cities. With its beaches, mild climate, cultural landmarks, cafés, and welcoming local character, Durrës is one of the country’s most popular destinations for history, culture, and seaside travel.
Route
- 1DurrësEuropeAlbaniaStart
- 2Durrës AmphitheatreEuropeAlbaniaDurrës
- 3Byzantine ChapelEuropeAlbaniaDurrës
- 4City Wall of DurrësEuropeAlbaniaDurrës
- 5Archaeological Museum of DurrësEuropeAlbaniaDurrës
- 6The Venetian Tower of DurrësEuropeAlbaniaDurrësEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
Durrës Historical Walking Tour
The tour begins with pick-up from your hotel and a short drive to Liria Square, where your guided walking tour of Durrës starts.
Explore the historic center of Durrës, one of Albania’s oldest cities, with a history spanning more than 2,700 years. During the tour, you will visit:
Roman Amphitheatre, dating back to the 2nd century AD and considered one of the largest amphitheatres in the Balkans
Byzantine Chapel
City Walls of Durrës, built during the reign of Emperor Anastasius
Archaeological Museum of Durrës
Venetian Tower, located within Durrës Castle and dating back to the 15th century
After the visits, enjoy a short refreshment stop at one of the city’s viewpoints, offering panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea, Durrës Port, and coastline.
Trip includes
Included
Professional Tour Guide
Guiding Method
Fully guided
EnglishLunch
Vegetarian
Halal
MeatTransportations
All Entrance
Excluded
Travel Insurance
Personal expenses
Availability
Loading. Please wait.
Make this journey exclusively yours
By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
Personal
Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
Protected
Travel withing your own bubble.
Professional
Access our Travel Specialists insider knowledge.
Privacy
Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
Why book with TravelShop Booking
Cancellation Policy
On our global marketplace TravelShop Booking Supplier is recognized globally as an online tourism marketplace connecting travelers, suppliers, and tour operators worldwide. All users acknowledge that TravelShop Booking is a platform not liable for canceled tours, poor services, or unforeseen circumstances occurring before, during, or after the tour.
Need help or have a question about this tour?
if you have any question about this tour or need help with planning a trip, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We're ready to help.
You might also like these tours
Handpicked trips with a similar vibe — perfect if this one caught your eye.