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Towards the neck of the Bazaar
View from Zekate House
The clock Tower
Towards the Castle
Zekate House

Walking Tour Baazar – The Argjiro Castle – Zekate house

By Experience Gjirokastra
3.4 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is $13 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

In this tour you will have the opportunity to discover some of the magic of the city by visiting the medieval Bazaar, the highlight of the city the Argjiro Castle and also one of the best preserved houses the Zekate House. We start at Cerciz Topulli square with our local guide, continuing towards the Old Bazaar stopping at the Neck of Bazaar, where we also meet some of the artisans of the town, working with old methods, and head towards the Castle. An old castle 2.5 hectares, full of history, tragedy and legends which the local guide will explain you. You`ll be 330 meters above the sea level, enjoying breathtaking views of Gjirokastra, the typical tower houses, covered with grey stone, usually two or three floors. The last stop is the Zeakte house which was a gift by Ali Pasha Tepelena for his accountant Beqir Zeko. The aim of this tour is for you to experience the unique, magical and friendly atmosphere of Gjirokastra, not just to see the most popular tourist attractions.

Activity location

  • Gjirokastra Bazaar
    • Old town
    • Gjirokaster, Albania, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Experience Gjirokastra
    • Rruga Gjin Zenebisi
    • Gjirokaster, Gjirokastër County, Albania

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Walking Tour Baazar – The Argjiro Castle – Zekate house
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30am
Price details
$13.01 x 1 Adult$13.01

Total
Price is $13.01
Until Wed, Jun 5

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmissions (Castle & Zekate House)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratitude

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Gjirokastra Bazaar
  • 40m
We walk through the Bazaar of Gjirokaster where we learn some history of the city and also meet some of the artisans where you can choose to buy their products
Castle of Gjirokastra
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Our accredited guide will present you the magnificent castle and explain to you all the history and legends of it.
Zekate House
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
This is one of the most typical local fortress houses (medieval) where we can learn how the rich families of that time used to leave, and also see the unique architecture of this city buildings.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGjirokastra Bazaar
    • Old town
    • Gjirokaster, Albania, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEExperience Gjirokastra
    • Rruga Gjin Zenebisi
    • Gjirokaster, Gjirokastër County, Albania

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