Gjirokastra: City Guided Tour
ID: GYG975830-1515791
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Country: Albania
Country: Albania
Duration: 06:00 hours
Description
Discover the historic city of Gjirokastra on a guided tour. Visit the Castle of Gjirokastra, the Ethnographic Museum, and the Old Town. Enjoy free time to explore the city.
Visit the City of Gjirokastra, also known as the stone city, which has been protected by UNESCO since 2005. Explore one of the last Ottoman-style cities left in the Balkans.
Discover the city's history as an important administrative center of the 19th century, populated by landowners who built majestic fortified tower houses. See over 500 historic buildings and learn about the peculiarities of the time of life in Albania, which left traces in their architecture.
Admire the traditional neighborhoods that lie in the form of rays around the castle with the names Cfakë, Dunavat, Manalat, Palorto, Varosh, Meçite, Hazmurat, and the Old Bazaar.
Visit the Old Town, the castle (the first settlement nucleus), and the Ottoman-style quarters. See the contemporary buildings and university complex in the valley basin.
Explore the Ethnographic Museum (House E.Hoxha), the House of Zakat and Scaly (the oldest house in Gjirokastra), and the museum house of Ismail Kadare. Enjoy free time to explore the city on your own.
Visit the City of Gjirokastra, also known as the stone city, which has been protected by UNESCO since 2005. Explore one of the last Ottoman-style cities left in the Balkans.
Discover the city's history as an important administrative center of the 19th century, populated by landowners who built majestic fortified tower houses. See over 500 historic buildings and learn about the peculiarities of the time of life in Albania, which left traces in their architecture.
Admire the traditional neighborhoods that lie in the form of rays around the castle with the names Cfakë, Dunavat, Manalat, Palorto, Varosh, Meçite, Hazmurat, and the Old Bazaar.
Visit the Old Town, the castle (the first settlement nucleus), and the Ottoman-style quarters. See the contemporary buildings and university complex in the valley basin.
Explore the Ethnographic Museum (House E.Hoxha), the House of Zakat and Scaly (the oldest house in Gjirokastra), and the museum house of Ismail Kadare. Enjoy free time to explore the city on your own.
Highlights
- Step back in time as you explore the historic city of Gjirokastra
- Discover the city's rich history and culture with a local guide
- Visit the Castle of Gjirokastra and the Ethnographic Museum
- Explore the Old Town, the castle, and the Ottoman-style quarters
- Enjoy free time to explore the city at your own pace after the tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Gjirokastra is a UNESCO protected site since 2005
The city is known for its stone architecture and Ottoman-style buildings
Wear comfortable shoes for walking on cobblestone streets
Be prepared for various weather conditions, as the tour includes outdoor walking
The city is known for its stone architecture and Ottoman-style buildings
Wear comfortable shoes for walking on cobblestone streets
Be prepared for various weather conditions, as the tour includes outdoor walking
INCLUDED
- Visit to the Castle of Gjirokastra
- Entry to the Ethnographic Museum (House E.Hoxha)
- Tour of the House of Zekate and Skenduli (the oldest house in Gjirokastra)
- Visit to the museum house of Ismail Kadare
- Free time to explore
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.