Gjirokastra Half-Day Walking Tour

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House of Skëndulateve — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Gjirokastra's Castle — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

We offer an exclusive experience to the visitors of our city that choose us to get their tour with and enjoy it the most and get in the mood of a medieval era.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: English
Operated by: Enis Travel Tours

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–5 years) · Youth (6–16 years) · Adults (17–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guide

Not included

Not included: All Fees and Taxes

Itinerary

The Cold War Tunnel

45 min Admission not included

We start the tour with a visit to the Cold War Tunnel. It is one of the most special tourist attractions in Albania, belonging to the second half of the 20th century. It is 1.5 km long and there are 64 rooms in it.
Gjirokastra Bazaar

30 min

Then we go to the characteristic Bazaar of Gjirokastra, this commercial and cultural ensemble, hides in its interior early historical, cultural and artistic values with a typical oriental style. These values made Gjirokastra on July 29, 2005, declared a monument of world cultural heritage under the protection of UNESCO.
Gjirokaster Castle

2 hours Admission not included

Argjiro Castle remains more than a symbol for the southern city, which has given so much to the culture and history of Albania. This has without a doubt been the fault of many rulers, who have dreamed of having it as part of their glory. If you contemplate Gjirokastra, you will definitely consider the Castle. Kadare is often referred to. Not only him, in fact all the people of Gjirokastra often refer to the castle. Every imagination of them is definitely related to the Castle. She is the mother of all, who protected them from evil, who gave them freedom. The images that Kadare brings us, through the words of his work, will remain endless. And, really, the walls, the gallery, the clock tower inside it are the very pulse of Gjirokastra. That's why many of the residents tell its legendary story as a true story. Meanwhile, popular artists immortalize it with their sounds, dances and all their folklore. Or more painfully, every lost stone of the Castle is an outgrowth of the old city itself
Skenduli House

45 min Admission not included

. The Skëndulati House in Gjirokastër is a monument over 300 years old that is kept in very good condition. Unlike other houses that are in danger of collapsing, its owner works every day to protect the historical values of this residence. And here ends the characteristic tour of the stone city.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting point is located at the centre of old bazaar. At the centre there is a shop with an old well which has a sign for it. The location is tagged on google maps and very easy to be found.

End point

Meeting point is located at the centre of old bazaar. At the centre there is a shop with an old well which has a sign for it. The location is tagged on google maps and very easy to be found.