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Discover Gjirokastër, the charming “stone city” classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through its cobblestone streets and admire the slate-roofed tower houses, witnesses to a rich history mixing Byzantine and Ottoman influences. Listen to the stories of the merchants and writers who shaped this city, while enjoying the beauty of the silver stone in the sun. This one-hour, 2.2 km tour takes you through the fascinating past of Gjirokastër.
- 2.2 km route through the historic city
- Visit tower houses and cobblestone alleys
- Discover the Byzantine and Ottoman heritage of the city
- Immersion in history with local anecdotes
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.
Itinerary
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You are in front of the tourist information center of Gjirokastër, located in the Çerçiz Topulli square, where you can buy your ticket to visit the Cold War tunnel and join a guided tour.
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You will find yourself in Çerçiz Topulli Square, one of the busiest places in Gjirokastër.
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Here you are in Qafa e Pazarit, the heart of the old bazaar of Gjirokastër. The name literally means “the Bazaar Pass”, a key passage located just under the castle walls and in the center of the old town classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The stairs you see there allow you to climb to the unmissable castle of Gjirokastër.
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Here, two elements deserve your attention. On your right stands Xhamia e Teqes, the “Teqe Mosque”.
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Turn your head to the left again: you notice here a sculpture representing the bust of Muzafer Asqeri.
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The beautiful building on your left is known locally as the Kinema Gjirokastra, an ancient cinema that tells a recent but very telling part of the city’s history.
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Gjirokaster (Pass by)
You are in front of the Angonate House, one of the most emblematic historic homes in Gjirokastër and the largest old residential complex still visible in the city.
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Gjirokaster (Pass by)
Discover Gjirokastër, a major historic town in southern Albania, perched above the Drino Valley, near the Greek border.
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Skënduli House, on the right, is considered the best preserved house in the old town of Gjirokastër.
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This building is the Ethnographic Museum: it is a house rebuilt in the 1960s, thought as a model of the traditional architecture of Gjirokastër of the 19th century, with its stone walls on the ground floor, wooden floors, small windows and roof covered with stone plates.
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Here you are in front of the house-museum dedicated to the most famous Albanian writer, born here in Gjirokastër in 1936, in the historic district of Palorto.
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Characterized by its yellow color, Maison Fico is one of the most recognizable homes in Gjirokastër.
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This house, recognizable by its neoclassical architecture and the commemorative plaque bearing the inscription "Dr. Vasil Laboviti, Chirurg-Gynaekolog"
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Albania (Pass by)
In Gjirokastër, you will often come across monuments called lapidarë. The word stone refers to stone memorials in Albania
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Along this road, you have a beautiful view of the modern part of Gjirokastër, with its newer neighborhoods that extend into the plain at the foot of the historic city.
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Here we will continue the tour by taking a right. But if you wish, you can take a short detour of a few meters in Jonuz Cuçi street in front of you, to discover the remains of the Ish-hammam of Gjirokastër.
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Gjirokaster (Pass by)
In Gjirokastër, cooking is an integral part of the local identity and reflects a long family tradition passed down from generation to generation.
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Before you is the Gjykata e Apelit of Gjirokastër, the Court of Appeal, a major judicial institution for southern Albania.
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Before continuing, go a few meters to your right and climb the few steps that reveal themselves here: they will take you directly to the next monument, the Obelisku i Arsimit, the Obelisk of Education.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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