Defined by its castle, roads paved with chunky limestone and shale, imposing slate roofed houses and views out to the Drina Valley, Gjirokastra is a magical hillside town. Immerse yourself in the local life, meet local people and you never will regret it.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1 day
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, German, Italian
- Pickup included
- Pickup from your hotel. Wait in the lobby area, the driver will be holding a sign with the local partner's name.
Experience
Highlights
- Be introduced to the most fascinating monuments and heritage sites in the city
- Visit Gjirokastra Castle
- Taste coffee ground in a stone pot
- Visit Skenduli house and the Ethnographic Museum
Full description
Visit the medieval bazaar and the Ottoman-style houses in the old part of the town, where you will see artisan women making handmade doilies, carving wood or silver and other guild shops in the narrow cobbled stone streets of this suburb. While visiting people in their homes, have traditional coffee (ground in stone) and mountain tea will be served.
You will also visit Gjirokastra city, the castle and much more. Later, you will have the chance to taste the typical local food cooked by local women. You will also visit the Skenduli House, you'll most likely be shown around by Mr Skenduli himself. The house was built around the year 1700 and has many fascinating features. Later, you will visit the Ethnographic Museum. In the end, you will enjoy free time around the city.
Includes
- Entrance to the castle
- Entrance to Skenduli House
- Entrance to Ethnographic Museum
- Traditional coffee (ground in stone) and mountain tea
- Food and additional drinks
- Transportation
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- Comfortable shoes - there will be a lot of walking on uneven surfaces
