Albania · City Tours

1-Day Gjirokaster Highlights Tour with Ottoman Old Town and Bazaar

1 Day Round trip from Gjirokaster Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Gjirokaster's well-preserved Ottoman architecture and historic Turkish Kule houses
02 Walk through beautiful cobbled alleys adorned with unique black, white, and pink motifs
03 Visit the famous 12th-century bazaar and discover local crafts and culture
04 See the old citadel and explore districts of the old center, each with its own character
05 Visit Gjirokaster's churches and mosques as part of the city's cultural heritage

Discover the highlights of Gjirokaster, a well-preserved Ottoman town in southern Albania, set in a valley between the Gjere mountains and the Drino. Explore the old town's historic citadel, Turkish Kule houses, cobbled alleys, and distinctive districts, each with its own character and visual splendour. This full-day tour also includes the famous 12th-century bazaar and the city's churches and mosques.

Travel to Gjirokaster's old town and discover the old citadel, ancient Turkish Kule houses, and cobbled alleys with different motifs in black, white, and pink colours.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Gjirokaster

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Gjirokaster Old Town, Bazaar and Religious Heritage

Travel to Gjirokaster's old town and discover the old citadel, ancient Turkish Kule houses, and cobbled alleys with different motifs in black, white, and pink colours.
Pass through the different districts of the old center, each with its own personality and visual splendour.
Walk through pretty flowered streets with steep slopes that can be a little risky because of the slippery character of the paving stones.
Visit the famous local bazaar, established in the twelfth century.
Explore the attractions of the city and religious buildings such as churches and mosques.

End of the tour.

The route