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History and Artisan Tour in Kruja City Castle

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Overview

This is the perfect day-tour to learn about a mix of the Albanian history, culture and traditions.Kruja is home to the museum of our national hero Skanderbeg, placed within his castle and it is the perfect place in Albania to learn about our national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg and Albanian history.
The tour will proceed with the visit on the Ethnografic Museum, an old persian stily house, home of the Kapllan Pashe Toptani, where you will learn about the customs, traditions and lifestyle of Albanian people on those time.
The thread of these traditions, especially implemented on their artisanal productions, will be shown during the visit in the Old Bazaar, showing you the most traditional techiniques still alive and implemented by the artisans; distinguish the masterpieces in the various workshops and merge with the daily life on an artisan.The handicraft production class during this visit will allow you to merge into the local life and get a real experience of our arts and crafts

What's Included

  • Hotel Pick-up and drop off
  • Entrance fee at the Castle
  • Entrance fee at the Ethnographic Museum
  • Food & Drinks
  • Gratuities
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Rruga e Durrësit
Tirana, Albania

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What To Expect

Kruja Castle

The tour starts at 09.00 a.m from your hotel in Tirana. It will take just 1 hour to reach Kruja, a city located on the mountain of ‘Skanderbeg Mountain Chain’. Its fortress, under the leadership of our national hero Gjergj Kastrioti - Scanderbeg, has protected for 25 years the Ottoman army and three sultans. He was considered from the Pope as an Athleta Cristi because he had halted the westward expansion of the Ottoman Empire. Visit of the Castle, of the panoramic view and landscape, and imagine how did they fight with the ottomans for 25 years protecting their castle and city.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Museumi Gjergj Kastrioti (Skenderbeu)

The museum is dedicated to our Albanian national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg. This is an impressive museum, both in terms of architectural merit & views. The museum has the character of a memorial, architecturally inspired by traditional Albanian stone towers and medieval Romanesque architecture. It has art, documents, murals, weapons, and other items about Skanderbeg. The museum is located on a mountain and has a nice balcony from which you can see the region, even the capital city of Tirana in the distance.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Ethnographic Museum of Kruja

The ethnographic museum it's one of the most exciting places that you can find in Kruja castle. The museum in itself is a traditional house, ottoman style, which shows the local life of that period. During this visit to the museum, you will learn about: ancient customs, ottoman influence, clothing, furniture, and handicrafts. It is like a place a family has just left.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pazari i Vjeter

You will take a nice walk in this old bazaar from the 15-16 century to explore a world of arts and crafts, in the various shops, where you can find the perfect gift or souvenir to take back home. We will stop in one of the artisan workshops of felt production items to do a felt-production working class, so you can merge yourself with the locals, with the traditions, with the artisans. Understand the hard work and please they feel each time they produce a new item. During this session, you will work together and under the guidance of the master to produce a hat or a pair of shoes.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the History and Artisan Tour in Kruja City Castle?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the History and Artisan Tour in Kruja City Castle?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Hotel Pick-up and drop off.
  • Entrance fee at the Castle.
  • Entrance fee at the Ethnographic Museum.
  • Private transportation.
  • Entrance fee at the Historic Museum.
  • Artisan working - class fee.
  • Guide person.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food & Drinks.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 16. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the History and Artisan Tour in Kruja City Castle is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for History and Artisan Tour in Kruja City Castle will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Hotel Pick-up and drop off
  • Entrance fee at the Castle
  • Entrance fee at the Ethnographic Museum
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fee at the Historic Museum
  • Artisan working - class fee
  • Guide person
  • Food & Drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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