Private Tour
Private Walking Tour Visit to Durrës with Licensed Guide
Overview
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Anyone who chooses to explore and visit the city of Durrës with me will be immersed in a narrative intertwined with academic, historical, and social knowledge of the city.
This means that together, we will engage in structured discussions about the city's construction, drawing from insights in urban planning and architecture. You will receive an important list of international bibliographic resources to deepen your research.
We will uncover the city's historical and political transitions that have significantly shaped its landscape. Through these narratives, you will develop the knowledge and empathy needed to comprehend the social and cultural dynamics of Durrës' inhabitants.
Together, we will explore a range of city-related information that will familiarize you with its layout and its significance as your birthplace – collaboratively crafting, for you, a new sense of hometown
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Printed Historical Maps
What To Expect
Venetian Tower of Durres
Through old maps, photographs, and locations, You will get to know the urban neighborhood as a result of various cultures, nations, and religions. You will discover the 2nd-century amphitheater, Byzantine, Norman, Venetian, and Ottoman fortifications, as well as the urban planning and architecture of the industrial city era. Furthermore, We will explore the contemporary urban transition of today.
Venetian Tower of Durres
During our tour, we will delve into the history of the construction of the Venetian Tower in Durrës, its building techniques, and its resemblance to other towers along the Adriatic Sea and beyond. We will also explore its historical significance during the Ottoman rule, up to its demilitarization during the early stages of World War II. We'll discuss its utilization throughout the communist regime and up to the last 30 years. Additionally, visitors will be introduced to the recent renovation works financed by the European Commission, transforming this Tower into a multimedia center projecting the city's history. Please note, to access the projection and the elevated balcony, visitors must pay an additional fee, not included in this tour, but entrance to view the interior is included.
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Private Walking Tour Visit to Durrës with Licensed Guide
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Durres and its history
Antonella M,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really interesting to know the history of Durres and the monuments still visible. Joana, our guide, was very clear and competent. Thank you 🤗
Unforgettable experience!
silviazH2401HP,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had such a memorable experience on this tour. My guide Dr. Artan, was absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable, engaging, and incredibly attentive to my needs. He not only shared fascinating insights throughout the tour, but also, made sure i was having a great time. His energy and enthusiasm created such a welcoming atmosphere, turning a simple day tour into an unforgettable adventure. I couldn't have asked for a better guide or a better experience. I highly recommend this tour for anyone coming to Durres!
Today was truly...
Laurent F,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Today was truly interesting, lots of explanations by a truly remarkable and friendly guide! I would definitely recommend it to any family or friend.
Do not miss this one! It is one of the all-time best walking tours we've ever taken!
Elaine W,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Artan was absolutely brilliant!! The tour isn't just a story learnt from hisory books and regurgitated for tourists. Artan himself is deeply connected with Durres, both with its history and its present, and brings his personal and familial insight into his tour. It's fantastic to hear the story of Durres from someone so personally interwoven with the history you are learning about! Artan clearly also has an architectural and art background, and his discussion of the different architectural, historic, and international influences on the city was passionate with an academic's love of knowing as much about it as possible, and explaining it in a way those with less knowledge will enjoy. We were blown away by how much knowledge Artan had, how personal and intimate his knowledge of the history was, and his ability to give us a gregarious and enthusiastic tour despite, I'm sure, having given the same tour 1000 times before! His tour is both very practised and perfect, and simultaneously enthusiastic as if it was his first time sharing his knowledge with others. At one point, we also diverged from the tour to ask some questions about how Durres is now, culturally and politically. Artan took this in his stride and was as enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and passionate on that sublect as he was on the history. He took the time to answer our questions thoroughly, which we really appreciated! Artan appears to have many interests, and for that we were glad, as he brought his passion for them all together into this tour. We left it smiling, with much to chat about and reflect on, feeling 1000 times more informed about what we were seeing in Durres, and much more able to appreciate our travel experience here! We recommend this tour 100%!
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Hardy V,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice visit with a very good guide very interesting. I highly recommend this visit. The culture of Albania is a beautiful discovery through its streets
Exciting tour, very interesting to discover the city and its history
Nadia B,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are not bored for a minute..The guide masters his subject well. I highly recommend doing this tour of Durrës
Nice tour .. even with unusual views
P1614JTlaram,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great preparation, great Italian. The boy was very clear in explaining the history of this beautiful city, history of peoples mixing. History of the sea as a diamond
Interesting guided tour.
anstens,
Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I enjyed the trip. Good introduction to the city. The guide gave a good summeay of the citys history and general vibe. Thank you.
Great tour
Pernille Højer D,
Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great tour with Artan. Aarthun is very informative and very committed. Even our two teenagers had a great tour Arthan gets five Big stars from us
Totally recommend
Chidera Adaugo A,
Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Arthan was a lovely guide ...he took us through the sites and explained thoroughly to us...he was patient and kind ans answered our questions....I recommend a 100%
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