The 13 Best Saranda Castle Tours

1.Lekursi Castle, Blue Eye, Gjirokaster, & More Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 884 reviews · 9 hours · from $47Our pick

Review of Saranda's $47 day tour to Lekursi Castle, Blue Eye, Gjirokaster, Ottoman Bridge, and communist-era bunkers.

“This day trip was a perfect blend of fun, history, and amazing beauty. The itinerary was well-paced with just the right amount of time at each stop and we got to see so many amazing sights. Our guide Illir was not only informative and engaging, but also incredibly considerate and interesting to talk with. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore southern Albania.”

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2.Sarande: Blue Eye Spring and Lekursi Castle Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 798 reviews · 4 hours · from $30Best value

Review of Sarande’s Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle sunset tour, with practical advice on timing, value, transport, guides, and what to expect.

“The place is really magical and pie day was very pleasant. Ledjon is a dedicated and knowledgeable guide, we had a great time with him.”

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3.Daily Trip To:Blue Eye,Monastery,Gjirokaster&Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 665 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Review of a small-group day trip from Sarandë or Ksamil to the Blue Eye, Gjirokastër, Monastery, and Lëkurësi Castle.

“Illmi was our guide and he was great. Each location was more beautiful than the one before. I would highly recommend this tour”

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4.Best of Saranda: Blue Eye, Butrint, Ksamil & Lekuresi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 300 reviews · 6 hours · from $57

Review of Saranda’s Blue Eye, Butrint, Ksamil and Lekuresi Castle tour, with practical advice on sights, timing, transport and value.

“If you’re travelling to south with no car must be a good idea to book with this tour. Hassle free!”

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5.Sarande: Blue Eye Kayak and walking tour & Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 278 reviews · 4h 30m · from $45

Review of Saranda’s Blue Eye kayak tour and Lekursi Castle visit, with practical advice on timing, value, swimming, transport, and what to bring.

“Great day out! Helpful and kind guides. We would highly recommend this trip. Thank you!”

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6.Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil and Lekuresi Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 6 hours · from $53

Review of Saranda’s six-hour tour to Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil and Lekuresi Castle, with practical tips on value, timing and what to expect.

“It was a brilliant day out. Got to see loads of amazing places. Highly recommend. So cheap for what you get.”

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7.1-Day Tour in Blue Eye, Monastery, Gjirokaster and Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $44Top rated

Review of Saranda’s Blue Eye, Gjirokaster, monastery and Lekursi Castle tour, with practical advice on timing, value, sights and what to expect.

“The tour started at 9AM and ended around 5:30. At the blue eye and gjirokaster, we had a lot of time to explore on our own. Our guide provided brief introduction to each destination and answered questions.”

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8.Butrint, Ksamil, Blue Eye and Lekuresi Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 48 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

Review of Saranda’s Butrint, Ksamil, Blue Eye, and Lekuresi Castle tour, with practical advice on timing, value, walking, food, and guides.

“Terrible trip . We were packed into a small bus with no air con on a very hot day . No water was provided till we asked to stop for water . The first tour guide gave us very little info about The Blue Eye ( which was badly maintained and you have to pay for a small train to take you to the location or a long steep walk ) or Sarande. The guide was then switched with a grumpy man who asked what we wanted . There was only a stop for lunch which we brought when we asked as we had no food or breaks on the…”

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9.From Sarandë: The Blue Eye and Lekuresi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $74

Visit Albania’s Blue Eye and Lekuresi Castle from Sarandë, with forest scenery, sweeping views, transport, tickets, and a guide.

“Leo is an amazing guide. He told us interesting facts about Albania history and Sarande. Overall, the experience was an amazing one. This trip surpassed all our expectations and a big reason for that was Leo's knowledge and helpfulness.”

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10.Exclusive Tour: Butrint UNESCO Site-Blue Eye-Lekuresi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 7 hours · from $57

Review of a 7-hour Albania tour to Butrint, the Blue Eye, and Lekuresi Castle, with costs, timing, transport, guides, and practical tips.

“Even though the weather was a bit rainy, we enjoyed the tour a lot. Everything was well organized, the places were beautiful, and the experience was very relaxing. Visiting these spots in winter had its own charm, and we’re really happy we joined this tour.”

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11.Saranda 1-Day: Butrint, Ksamil, Blue Eye & Lekuresi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 6 hours · from $100

Review of Saranda’s Butrint, Ksamil, Blue Eye and Lekuresi Castle tour, with practical details on value, timing, transport and guide quality.

“The guide Gert was amazing, his knowledge and passion about the places we visited was a highlight. The car was comfortable and we enjoyed hearing about life and culture in Albania. Fantastic day!”

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12.Lekuresi Castle-Ksamil-Butrint

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 17 reviews · 5 hours · from $47

Review of a 5-hour Albania tour covering Lekursi Castle, Ksamil, and Butrint, with hotel transport, park tickets, and a small group.

“The guide didn’t know basic information. No question was answered with fact or even latest research. He made up stories that even the signage differed from. He was concentrated on his own ego and showmanship without a care about the people in his care. He stood in Front of ancient ruins making photos impossible. His knowledge was extremely limited. Basic questions about the excavation of the site were incorrectly answered - according to subsequent research. He was extremely offensive and very loud. Not at all service oriented or caring about the group.”

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13.Blue Eye Magic & Castle Views – Saranda Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $58

Review the Blue Eye and Lekuresi Castle tour near Saranda, with practical advice on value, timing, swimming, views, transport, and booking.

“L’excursion ne comprend que le voyage en bus, et l’entrée au Blue Eye (50L). C’était une course contre la montre, on vous poussera fortement à la surconsommation de toutes choses attrapes-touristes existantes. On devait aller aux îles Ksamil, on s’est retrouvé dans un parc pendant 1h30 qui de plus était payant. Et au final on nous a emmené nous baigner seulement 35min, sur une plage privée ! Le guide nous certifié que toutes les plages étaient payantes, ce qui est complètement faux puisqu’on a trouvé la plage publique gratuite à seulement 300m. Enfin, cette excursion est à 9€ si vous vous présentez directement sur place, contre 30€ payé en ligne.…”

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