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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Berat is one of the oldest cities of Albania, also part of UNESCO heritage. It is famous for its characteristic architecture, which has also given to the city the name ‘the city of 1001 windows’.
Through this tour you will discover its rich culture and travel back in time as you stroll through the meandering streets, home to the Ottomans in the 15th century, and at the same time learn more about the architecture of this beautiful city.
The guide includes the visit in these sites of interest:
• The Castle– an inhabited area since the beginnings of its civilization, around 2400 years. It is reach in history and monuments, especially churches.
• Gorica Bridge – The bridge’s primary purpose is to connect the neighborhood of Gorica, over the Osum River, with the beautiful Mangalemi quarter and adjacent neighborhoods.
• The medieval center – was built by Sultan Bayazit II at the end of the XV century.
• Mangalem&Gorica quarters.
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Accompanying Certified Guide
Entrance tickets to the castle and the museums
Departure Point
PW3X+JWP Ura e Varur, Shetitorja Osumi, Berat, Albania
Departure Point
40.705287, 19.952032, PX42+8CW, Rruga Mihal Komnena, Berat, Albanië
Our office is located just in front of Mangalemi hotel.
Groups can be met at their hotel premises and depart toward the castle.
Return Details
40.705287, 19.952032, PX42+8CW, Rruga Mihal Komnena, Berat, Albanië
Our office is located just in front of Mangalemi hotel.
Groups can be met at their hotel premises and depart toward the castle.
Berat Castle, Berat, Albania A very interesting walk around the inhabited neighborhood within the castle of Berat, what makes this walk even more special. We are going to see the structure and architecture used in its walls and different churches present there, as well as mosques and the very relaxing environment. 60 minutes
National Iconographic Museum Onufri, Berat, Albania This is a small iconography exhibition inside the Church of St. Mary of Blachernae on the grounds of the Berat castle. The museum was named to honor Onufri, an Albanian painting Headmaster of XVI Century.
The museum features on display 173 objects belonging to the found of Albanian Churches and Monasteries from which 106 are icons by Albanian icon painters of the XVI – XX centuries: Onufri and his son Nicola, David Selenica, Kostandin Shpataraku and Cetirs (Gjergj, Nicola, Johan, Naum, Gjergj junior), as well as some anonymous painters. The other 67 items of the collection are liturgical objects. 40 minutes
National Ethnographic Museum Berat, Berat, Albania It is located in a house of the Ottoman era. The ground floor has displays of traditional clothes and the tools used by silversmiths and weavers, while the upper storey has kitchens, bedrooms and guest rooms decked out in traditional style. 60 minutes
Quarter Of Gorica, Berat, Albania The suburb across the Osum, is another characteristic monumental building ensemble facing Mangalem Quarter on the other side of the river. Its development began in the mid 16th century, The modern quarter has preserved its original atmosphere.
The bridge of Gorica was built by Ahmet Kurt Pasha and is one of the finest Ottoman monuments in the city. It has seven elegant arches which span 130 metres accross the Osum River. The style, shape and the local white stone give this monument a unique beauty. 20 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Getaway49927152607
13 Jun 2025
We had a great day visiting the canyon and waterfall! The guide was amazing and a safe driver (which is not always the case in Albania). Would definitely recommend.
valbonac228
27 Apr 2025
We were in town for the wedding of our friend and thought to use the time and revisit the city of our childhood!
What a great experience!
jonuzc2024
29 Oct 2024
Very Friendly staff and well organised. Erilda is the best. She helped us a lot. Erilda and her husband offerd us a variety of places to go and to visit. We enjoyed everything.
This tour in
Albania
is organized by
1001 Albanian Adventures
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