Walking Tour Baazar – The Argjiro Castle – Zekate house
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
In this tour, you will discover the magic of the city by visiting the medieval Bazaar, the highlight of the city Argjiro Castle, and one of the best-preserved houses, the Zekate House. Starting at Cerciz Topulli Square with our local guide, we continue toward the Old Bazaar, stopping at the Neck of Bazaar, where we meet artisans working with old methods, and head toward the Castle. The 2.5-hectare castle, full of history, tragedy, and legends, will be explained by the guide. You’ll be 330 meters above 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 Zekate House, a gift by Ali Pasha Tepelena to his accountant, Beqir Zeko. This tour aims to let you experience the unique, magical, and friendly atmosphere of Gjirokastra, not just visit popular attractions. Entrance: 400 ALL/Castle 300 ALL/Zekate.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guide
What's not
- Admissions (Castle & Zekate House)
- Gratitude
Itinerary
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
Our accredited guide will present you the magnificent castle and explain to you all the history and legends of it.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet in front of our office easily recognizable, right next to the statue of Cerciz Topulli in "Cerciz Topulli" square in Gjirokaster
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- Experience Gjirokastra
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Gjirokastër
- Its from-price is 69% below the median of the 52 experiences we list in Gjirokastër.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 9 of 52.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Gjirokastër
Gjirokastër is a stone town of Ottoman tower houses climbing a steep hillside beneath a fortress, in the Drino valley of southern Albania.
Grey stone houses with heavy stone-slab roofs climb the slope below Gjirokastër's hilltop castle, which holds a museum of weapons and looks out over the Drino valley. The old town, listed by UNESCO together with Berat, grew up in Ottoman times around a bazaar. Tall fortified family homes such as the Zekate House, built in the early nineteenth century, show how well-off households once lived.
Top-ranked sights in Gjirokastër: Gjirokastra Castle, Gjirokastra Bazaar, Archaeological Park of Antigonea.
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