Panoramic view, Mount Dajti, Tirana, Albania.  Ardit Hyka@Unsplash

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Tirana bike tours

Tirana, Albania’s capital and largest city, is enclosed by the country’s central mountains and looks out towards the Adriatic Sea. Founded as a city in 1614 by an Ottoman Albanian general, the area itself has been continuously inhabited since at least the Iron Age. This long history has left behind a distinctive blend of traditional and contemporary influences, from Roman ruins and Ottoman mosques, to a growing tourism industry and excellent transport links, making Tirana the perfect location for taking day tours on your trip to Albania.




Spend time in the center of Tirana soaking up its lively cafe culture. Cafes, bars, and restaurants spill out onto the streets whilst markets bustle with locals and tourists seeking groceries and handmade souvenirs. The city also boasts a raft of cultural sightseeing opportunities: the National History Museum, the Archeological Museum, and the Natural Science Museum, as well as the National Theatre and the Opera and Ballet Theatre, all waiting to give you a taste of Albania's rich cultural offerings.

While there’s plenty to see in town, visitors should also take advantage of the city’s enviable location by taking a day tour from the capital. Ride to the resplendent Cape of Rodon on a bike tour that meanders through Durres Country and arrives at the chalky cliffs and tranquil shores of Albania’s largest cape.

For a bicycle tour that leads you from Albania’s capital to its second city, take the Tirana to Durres Bike Tour. You’ll discover the port city where sandy beaches, poplar trees, and ancient ruins abound. Or, if you can’t pass up the opportunity to visit the deepest lake in the Balkans, and one of the oldest lakes in the world, the Tirana to Lake Ohrid Bike Tour is for you. Cross the border by bike as you cycle into Northern Macedonia and ride along the shores of Lake Ohrid, before stopping at the city of Ohrid and the historic town of Struga.

In short, there is no end of sightseeing opportunities in Tirana, and taking a bike tour is a surefire way to enjoy an immersive experience of Albanian culture and to gain some local insight into life in ‘The Land of Eagles’ with the help of your guide.

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Tirana to Cape of Rodon Bike Tour

Tirana · from €50 EUR

6 hours, 37 miles
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6 hours, 37 miles

Days Start Finish
Daily see notes ~6 hours

Description:
Beginning in Tirana, this bike tour takes you to one of Albania's most picturesque stretches of coastline: the Cape of Rodon. Take a shuttle to the tiny, traditional village of Maminas, where your ride begins. Cycle through the lush countryside…

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Tirana to Mount Dajti Downhill MTB Tour

Tirana · from €70 EUR

5 hours, 14.91 miles
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Rider Level: Recreational
Rider Level: Recreational
5 hours, 14.91 miles

Days Start Finish
Daily 9:00 am ~2:00 pm

Please arrive for the tour 15 minutes before departure time.

Description:
Take a day tour up Mount Dajti, located in a lush national park just a short ride from the center of Tirana. Follow your guide on bike lanes out of the city and hop in a cable car to ascend to the peak of the mountain. Soak up the views before enjoying…

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Tirana to Durrës Bike tour

Tirana · from €50 EUR

9 hours, 18.64 miles
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Rider Level: Leisure
Rider Level: Leisure
9 hours, 18.64 miles

Days Start Finish
Daily 8:30 am ~5:30 pm

Description:
This bike tour begins in Tirana, Albania's capital and largest city, and ends in Durres, the country's second-largest city. Ride out of the center of Tirana through the Kombinati neighborhood and head to Durres, located on the Adriatic Coast, for a day…

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Tirana to Lake Ohrid Bike Tour

Tirana · from €60 EUR

8 hours, 58.4 miles
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Rider Level: Leisure
Rider Level: Leisure
8 hours, 58.4 miles

Days Start Finish
Daily 8:30 am ~4:30 pm

Please arrive for the tour 15 minutes before departure time.

Description:
Discover one of the world's oldest lakes on this bike tour to Lake Ohrid from Tirana. A shuttle will take you to the mountain pass of Qafe Thane. You'll cross the border into Northern Macedonia, accompanied by breathtaking views of the vast lake. Head…

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