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Gjirokaster Day Tour UNESCO City Castle and Stone Houses
Gjirokaster
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Gjirokastër Castle: Walk through the imposing fortress, enjoy panoramic views of the Drino Valley, and see old military relics.
1 hour
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Gjirokaster Mosque
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.
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Skenduli House
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.
40 minutes
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The Cold War Tunnel
Rare Cold War relic: Offers an immersive, atmospheric experience in untouched original condition.
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Historical depth: Includes spaces like sleeping quarters, offices, decontamination zones, and power-generation rooms—showcasing the paranoia and preparedness of Albania's communist era
