Berat Half Day Walking Tour in Spanish
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 3h 15m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in Spanish
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This is a complete tour of the city of Berat, in Albania. The tour captures all aspects of the city of Berat and its citizens. During the tour you will learn about the spiritual life of the citizens of Berat reflected in the old historical churches and mosques you will visit, such as the King's Mosque (15th century) Helveti Tekke (18th century), The Holy Trinity Church (14th century) . century), etc. During the tour, you will learn about the art, lifestyles and mentality of the citizens of Berat by taking a close look at the historical and modern houses. You will learn about the proximity of the houses, architecture, tolerance and how citizens lived together despite differences and historical challenges. Next, by visiting the fortifications, you will learn how the city of Berat was protected, what the city of Berat meant for Albania and how the city managed to be the oldest city in Albania today still in existence.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance to Helveti Tekke and King's Mosque
What's not
- Snacks
Itinerary
At Berat Castle, we will visit the fortifications while explaining the history. We will go through the religious monuments and explain their high number and historical development. Then we will walk in the middle of the castle, explaining how the life of the people has been until today and their social and economic conditions. In the background, we would see the interior of the city of Berat and explain some of the natural landmarks.
The King's Mosque was the largest mosque in Albania during the 20th century. It was built by Sultan Bayazid II in the 15th century. It is a Friday Mosque with fine architecture and decoration. It is still the most used mosque in Berat today.
Part of the tour is to walk through the other two UNESCO neighborhoods of Mangalem and Gorica. In Mangalem Quarter you will visit the Sarays of the Pasha and enjoy the view of Mangalem from different vantage points. In Gorica, you will walk across the historic Gorica Bridge and walk along the new promenade along the Gorica neighborhood.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- At the front door of the Orthodox Cathedral in the center of the city with my white cap
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Marius Qytyku
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Tirana
- Its from-price is 89% below the median of the 988 experiences we list in Tirana.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 572 of 988.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tirana
Tirana is Albania's colourful, spirited capital, with painted buildings, Ottoman and Italian landmarks, Cold War bunkers and cafés on every corner.
Skanderbeg Square, a vast open plaza, is the heart of the city, flanked by the Et'hem Bey Mosque with its delicate frescoes, the clock tower and the National History Museum with its giant socialist-era mosaic. Nearby, the Pyramid of Tirana is a striking concrete relic of the communist decades.
Top-ranked sights in Tirana: Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skënderbej), Pyramid of Tirana (Enver Hoxha Pyramid), Et'hem Bey Mosque (Xhamia e Et'hem Beut).
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