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Walking Tour Baazar – The Argjiro Castle – Zekate house

Permet, Gjirokaster
3 hours
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What You Will Do

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.

What's Included?

  • Guide

What's Not Included?

  • Admissions (Castle & Zekate House)
  • Gratitude

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

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

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Gjirokastra Bazaar

40 minutes

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

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Additional Information

This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Experience Gjirokastra.

Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Guide Options

  • Guide - English

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