* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
In this tour you will have the opportunity to discover some of the magic of the city by visiting the medieval Bazaar, the highlight of the city the Argjiro Castle and also one of the best preserved houses the Zekate House. We start at Cerciz Topulli square with our local guide, continuing towards the Old Bazaar stopping at the Neck of Bazaar, where we also meet some of the artisans of the town, working with old methods, and head towards the Castle. An old castle 2.5 hectares, full of history, tragedy and legends which the local guide will explain you. You`ll be 330 meters above the sea level, enjoying breathtaking views of Gjirokastra, the typical tower houses, covered with grey stone, usually two or three floors. The last stop is the Zeakte house which was a gift by Ali Pasha Tepelena for his accountant Beqir Zeko. The aim of this tour is for you to experience the unique, magical and friendly atmosphere of Gjirokastra, not just to see the most popular tourist attractions.
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Guide
Admissions (Castle & Zekate House)
Gratitude
Departure Point
Rruga Gjin Zenebisi, Gjirokaster, Albania
We meet in front of our office easily recognizable, right next to the statue of Cerciz Topulli in "Cerciz Topulli" square in Gjirokaster
Return Details
Rruga Gjin Zenebisi, Gjirokaster, Albania
We meet in front of our office easily recognizable, right next to the statue of Cerciz Topulli in "Cerciz Topulli" square in Gjirokaster
Gjirokastra Bazaar, Gjirokaster, Albania We walk through the Bazaar of Gjirokaster where we learn some history of the city and also meet some of the artisans where you can choose to buy their products 40 minutes
34FQ+4M9, Rruga Elvia Celebi, Gjirokastër, Albanië Our accredited guide will present you the magnificent castle and explain to you all the history and legends of it. 60 minutes
Zekate House, Gjirokaster, Albania This is one of the most typical local fortress houses (medieval) where we can learn how the rich families of that time used to leave, and also see the unique architecture of this city buildings. 30 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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Randy_H
04 Sep 2024
Bieren (? spelling) was excellent. Besides being a great guy, he has an obvious passion for the history of what we were seeing, and could expound off of any question we asked. Quite enjoyable.
nicolenP2803QD
13 Oct 2023
The guide was very knowledgable. We had a lot of questions as 2 couples from different backgrounds(Australian and German).
We especially lined the peaceful Zekate house and are still a little sorry, that we did not haf the opportunitiy to try the homemade Rakei
Christian_K
08 Oct 2023
Sehr unmotivierter Führer, der sehr leise sprach. Als wir ihn baten Lauter zu sprechen, warnte er uns, dass er dann ärgerlich werden würde. Das geht überhaupt nicht. Nach dieser Kinfrontation haben wir die Tour nach 30 Minuten abgebrochen. Auch die Reaktion des Veranstalters war unprofessionell. Da wir sehr viele Touren gemacht haben und diese auch immer - zumeist sehr gut - etwa die freewalking Tour in Tirana - bewertet haben, schreiben wir auch mal etwas nicht so nettes. Da ich selber im Tourismus arbeite weiß ich was geht und was nicht. Das hier geht auf keinen Fall.
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Gjirokaster
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Experience Gjirokastra
Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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