Albania · GJIROKASTËR TOURS
A town of grey slate roofs below a fortress, three hours south of Tirana and half an hour off the Saranda road. The 11 below pair it with the Blue Eye, the Vjosa or Berat, and each one is priced with its driving time made clear.
Explore Gjirokaster Bazaar, its hilltop castle, and Zekate House on a guided three-hour walk with local history and culture.
“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.”
Cook Gjirokaster classics, mountain teas, and dessert in a private two-hour class at the medieval bazaar, then eat what you make.
“Really fun ~1hr cooking class where we learnt a lot about the culture of Gjirokaster and Albania and then ate our delicious meal in the restaurant after. Thank you for the great experience!”
Cook Gjirokaster specialties in Teta Marjeta’s home, with raki, local stories, an English translator, and a shared vegetarian meal.
“It was a great evening, we really enjoyed the cooking and the friendly environment! Would return at any time!”
Carve a handmade Albanian souvenir in Gjirokaster with instructor Viktor at a small, friendly woodcraft workshop.
“This was such an incredible experience and one of the highlights of my time in Albania! The instructor and translator were both kind and helpful and we had great conversations in addition to the woodworking being fun. I felt like I learned a lot about Albania through this experience.”
Explore Gjirokaster beyond the castle on a three-hour walk through old neighborhoods, a Bektashi tekke, and Ali Pasha Bridge.
“Heel veel informatie. De informatie werd heel levendig gebracht, door een jonge inwoner uit Gjirokaster. Met veel humor en eigen ervaringen erin verwerkt. Topklasse.”
Cook Gjirokastër specialties in Teta Marjeta’s home, with raki, wine, local recipes, and a shared meal in a small group.
“Super fun cooking class at Marieta house. Cooked three local dishes with wine and on a cute veranda with local ingredients. Everyone including our translator Besi were amazing and so friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend for an overall awesome experience of food, culture and a good time.”
Ride Albanian horses through Drino Valley, past Cini Lake, Cold War bunkers, farms, and bird habitat near Gjirokaster.
“Great ride with Kristina. We have been riding for a long time and she offered us a nice ride at our level. No problem. A pleasure to gallop in the mountain in front of gjirokaster. Feeling of total freedom as if we were in the steppes of Mongolia. Lovely horses.Auto-translated”
Explore Gjirokaster’s Cold War tunnel, Musine Kokalari memorial, castle prison, and communist-era history with coffee included.
“The guide, Elisa, was very knowledgeable and kind. We arrived early so they assisted us with another attraction.”
Walk beyond Gjirokaster’s castle walls through the Old Bazaar, Cfake, Dunavat, and countryside to Ali Pasha Bridge with a local guide.
“My husband and I had a wonderful experience walking through the streets and historic sites with a local tour guide. There is nothing compared to having a guide from the city provide a local perspective. Our guide was very knowledgeable, pleasant, entertaining, and flexible. We had a great time, learned a lot, and highly recommend.”
Spend a full day from Tirana exploring UNESCO-listed Gjirokaster, its Ottoman bazaar, Skenduli House, castle, weapons museum, and mountain views.
“UNESCO heritage town to see if you are in Albania. Characteristic architecture and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, especially at sunset. There are museums and castle.”
Explore Gjirokaster’s Cold War tunnel, bazaar, castle, and Skenduli House on a private four-hour walking tour for $34.90.
“Very good knowledge of the history and very good explanation from the guide. Patient and practical guide.”
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