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Gjirokaster Day Tour UNESCO City Castle and Stone Houses

By AlbaCulture
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,427 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Authentic local insight from passionate, certified guides

Exclusive access to Gjirokastër’s hidden gems like Skenduli House and the Cold War Tunnel, often missed by standard tours

A thoughtful blend of history, architecture, and everyday culture, from ancient castles to bazaar cafés

Small groups or private options, ensuring personal attention and flexibility

Optional traditional lunch in a family-run restaurant for a taste of real Albanian hospitality

Activity location
  • Gjirokaster Castle
    • Gjirokaster, Albania
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Gjirokaster Castle
    • Gjirokaster, Albania

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Gjirokaster Day Tour UNESCO City Castle and Stone Houses
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
P 4,427.23 x 1 AdultP 4,427.23
Total
Price is P 4,427.23
Until Mon, Mar 2

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    gjirakaster castle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    cold war tunnel
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    skenduli house
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    meals, drinks, snacks and souvenirs are not included

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Gjirokaster Castle
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Gjirokastër Castle: Walk through the imposing fortress, enjoy panoramic views of the Drino Valley, and see old military relics.
Gjirokaster Mosque (Pass by)
visit the Bazaar Mosque, located in the heart of the Old Bazaar. Built in 1757 during the Ottoman era, it's one of the few remaining mosques in southern Albania from that period. Admire its elegant minaret, stonework, and unique architectural harmony with the surrounding traditional houses.
Skenduli House
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the Skenduli House, a masterpiece of Ottoman-era architecture, owned by one of Gjirokastër’s most prominent families. Built in the early 1700s, the house has nine fireplaces, 64 windows, and beautifully carved wooden ceilings. With its original structure fully intact, it's a rare opportunity to step into a real 18th-century Albanian mansion, meet the family that own the place and see how wealthy people once lived.
The Cold War Tunnel
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Rare Cold War relic: Offers an immersive, atmospheric experience in untouched original condition. . Historical depth: Includes spaces like sleeping quarters, offices, decontamination zones, and power-generation rooms—showcasing the paranoia and preparedness of Albania's communist era

Location

Activity location
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    Gjirokaster Castle
    • Gjirokaster, Albania
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Gjirokaster Castle
    • Gjirokaster, Albania

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