

Price From: 999€
Duration: 3 Hours
Departure Time: 09:00
Minimum Age: 5
Language: English
Category: Cultural Discovery
Tour ID: P-DR-CU-01
– Begin in the heart of ancient Dyrrachium with a walk around its colonnaded Roman forum
– Discover the “Peeping Tourists” exhibit and explore Albania’s communist-era travel
– Visit the massive Roman Amphitheatre, uniquely built into the landscape
– Step into the newly transformed Venetian Tower: now Albania’s most innovative heritage interpretation centre
– Enjoy insights by an expert private guide
Guided Walk around the Roman Forum
The tour of Durrës begins with the guided visit of the ruins of the market complex of the Late Roman and Early Byzantine eras. It represented a space intended for more formal activities and was most likely a Forum, comparable with the Curved Forum at Constantinople.
Visit of the “Peeping tourists” exhibition
This visit is a journey through the history of the Albanian tourism during the communist era. Through artefacts, memories, experiences it offers a comprehensive exploration of the role of the state-run tourist agency, Albtourist, and the evolution of travel in Albania.
Visit of the Roman Amphitheatre
It is one of the greatest monuments of antiquity in Albania, built in the first decades of the 2nd century, probably during the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Unlike other amphitheatres of that time, it is built partly into an existing hill, and partly on level ground, overlooking the main part of town.
Visit of the Venetian Tower
This is an integral part of the Byzantine fortress of Durrës, once regarded as one of the most formidable defence structures along the western coast of the Adriatic Sea. In 2022-2023 the Venetian Tower was renovated and transformed into the first Albanian Heritage Interpretation Centre and now offers visitors the chance to explore historical events and places through state-of-the-art digital and multimedia tools.
The price includes:
The price does not include:
Optional Extras:
This is a private tour. It starts and ends at the meeting point in the centre of Durrës.
You can add a private transfer from Tirana to Durrës and back as an optional extra after clicking “Book now”. Pickup for the optional private transfer is available from your hotel or another address of your choice, provided it lies no more than 3 km from Tirana city centre. You will be returned to the same address at the end of the tour.
General Information:
Enjoy flexibility! Cancel for free up to 72 hours before departure. Read our full cancellation policy here.