Visit the City of Gjirokastra: UNESCO-Protected Ottoman-Style Stone City in the Balkans

Often referred to as the city of stone, Gjirokastra has been under UNESCO’s protection since 2005. As one of the few remaining cities in the Balkans that still retain the Ottoman style, it boasts more than 500 historical structures. It is undeniably a grand location for sightseeing and investigation!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Experience Gjirokastra - Come with us as we explore Gjirokastra.

Highlights of our tour will include visits to the Caste of Gjirokastra, the Ethnographic Museum (House of Enver Hoxha), The House of Zakat and Scaly (the oldest house in Gjirokastra) and the Museum house of Ismail Kadare. You will also have some free time to explore.

What's Included
  • Live Guide
  • Tickets for entry to Museums
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Location
Port of Saranda
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Eulgal
Sep 1, 2024
Do not miss... a blast from the past - As soon as we arrived it seemed almost insignificant, instead the visit to the fortress was interesting, but the real surprise was the characteristic town center, full of bazaars and small rooms that overlook the streets to walk and where you can breathe air of yesteryear...
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Snoops789
May 6, 2024
Great place to stay - Stayed at the Boutique Hotel Musee with the very accommodating host Will. Very clean property with friendly, generous staff who really make you welcome. Stunning balcony to sit and enjoy an espresso and Raki or delicious local breakfast. Close to the bazaar and old town with a short walk to the Castle.
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Antonellamazzamuto
Sep 3, 2023
Unmissable! - Absolutely amazing! An hour is enough to take a walk, the colors of the carpets and pottery, the smells of the artisan soaps, the elegant rooms and a wonderful castle in a huge complex that overlooks everything make this village unmissable.
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Sara
May 6, 2022
Stone City - I highly recommend visiting Gjirokastra with Tea Tours. The city was amazing! Traditional food and so much history. Visiting the castle was a beautiful experience
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Fishuz1978
Aug 24, 2023
Unscheduled trip - Characteristic and evocative, with its narrow streets, the historic center and the dominant castle, Gjirokaster lets you enter a part of history and tradition. Here you can find numerous typical and characteristic restaurants, local craft and souvenir shops. The local people are welcoming and kind. The evocative castle takes you back to an important part of history. Excellent trip if you want to vary from the splendid sea landscape and beaches that this part of Albania offers. The road from Dhermi to Gjirokastra is suggestive. A small San Giminiano Albanese.
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Jlm33013
May 5, 2023
Charming town! - Gjirokastra is a charming town full of small places to eat and shops. We loved the style of the buildings and the ambiance. We had the chance to visit the castle as well. The castle was very cool to see. The drive to Gjirokastra from Sarande is pretty long and there is not much along the road until getting to the City; otherwise, it was great.
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