Private Tour

Gjirokastra and Blue Eye Tour from Saranda

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

5 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

The austere and beautiful town of Gjirokastra began to spread downhill from its castle in the 13th century. The castle still stands on its hill, overlooking the whole city and the river valley below. From that lofty point, the grey stone of the houses below and the grey slates of their roofs blend into the hillside, distinguished from it only by their whitewashed walls. As one of the city's most famous sons Ismail Kadare, wrote in Chronicle in Stone, Gjirokastra is "a surprising city, which seemed as if it had come out of the valley unexpectedly, like a prehistoric being, and clambered up with difficulty, stitching itself on the side of the mountain". Gjirokastra became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2005. It had been awarded the status of a 'museum-city' by the Albanian government, which gave legal protection to its architectural heritage and kept new building out of the historic center.

*Minimum number of travelers per booking is 2. For solo travelers there is an extra charge.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private transportation

WiFi on board

Bottled water

Snacks

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Gjirokastra Bazaar

Here, tourists can find some of the best-handcrafted travel mementos in wood, stone, and fabric, all handmade with pride by true masters of their crafts.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Gjirokaster Castle

Inside the castle, you can visit the Museum of Weapons, opened in 1971. Weapons from the prehistoric times up to the World War II are exhibited on here.There is also a small church and the prison from the communist regime.At the exit of the castle, the fortified courtyard and ruins are another sight to enjoy. The beautiful valley of the Drino River, the strong wind over the fortress and the magnificent view of the stone houses.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Gjirokastra and Blue Eye Tour from Saranda

Pickup included

Reviews

4.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Refund requested for Alabania Tour!
Kathy K,
Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
I am on a cruise and Upon arrival in Albania, we had to wait for 30-45 minutes after we had security call them for us and was told our PRIVATE tour will be a small group. Asked for refund and was given it. They recommended a driver, who was very kind but was not a guide. He couldn't answer questions we had.
Highly recommended
mariobK2139QQ,
Aug 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good professionals. We were recommended to change the dates for the arrival of a cruise and it was a wise decision. The guides were very friendly and gave us accurate, practical and accurate information.
The most friendly guide and the perfect tour alla Albania!
Nora T,
Jun 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We travelled more three weeks across Albania with a caravan and decided to try this private trip, as we wanted to spare us the parking stress. Well we received the most of these sites i believe ! We had a private tour, our guide was young, speaking fluently english, studied. He could answer us all the questions we've gathered through our travels. He gave us great historical description as well as natural description from the places we've visited. We could plan and adjust the trip, we even drove slowlier so we could enjoy the picturesque scenery ( the whole trip is really nice! ) our driver brought us safe to all places and we stepped of the car right before entrances. We even had some water and snacks on the board. Our guide was really helpful, nice, friendly and funny ! We had a funny time, just the thee of us, felt verry familiar ! We can only recommend this tour if you want to travel without worries, comfortly, ask and learn about the coutry and the history of them. Thank you very much for this unusual experience.