Walking Tour “The Old Bazaar, Cfake, Dunavat, Ali Pasha Bridge"
Overview
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3 hours
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We will explore the unknown part of Gjirokaster, the magic of the town that every tourist skips. We start from “Cerciz Topulli Square” and head towards The “Old Bazaar”. It is the first neighborhood outside the castle and lies along beneath the its walls. The characteristic cobblestone the orthodox church and some of the oldest houses are the most beautiful elements. After passing the stream of Nanxa (where they are building a new street), we reach the neighborhood of “Cfaka”. Here we will pass by some first monument category houses, a rebuild mosque and then reach the last neighborhood “Dunavat” where we will find a tekke of the Bektashi Order. It is a beautiful combination of Nature and old houses before arriving to “Ali Pasha Bridge”, a remaining of the aqueduct build more than 200 years ago to bring water to the castle.
It takes approximately 3 hrs and you should be prepared to walk on a not so comfortable terrain. So put on your sneakers and join us to this back in time trip.
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.
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Walking Tour “The Old Bazaar, Cfake, Dunavat, Ali Pasha Bridge"
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best, authentic tour
Drew M,
Jul 10, 2024
- Viator
5.00In our 6 months of travel, this tour with Marco and Mario was our favorite. It felt like walking around town with a couple of knowledgable friends – as opposed to your typical, dry tour. We learned about the history of Gjirokaster, as well as what it's like to live there today. The bridge is cool, and Marco even spent a bit of extra time with us to show us some other sites. Highly recommended!
Great tour thanks to our tour guide Arli.
Ellen L,
Sep 20, 2023
- Viator
5.00What made this tour so awesome was our guide, Arli. He was so knowledgeable and willing to share as we walked through the streets of Gjirokastra. In particular, we wanted to see the Ali Pasha Bridge. He was quick to explain that the terrain was difficult getting to the actual bridge so he took us through neighborhoods that led to a spectacular view of the bridge. He carefully explained the historical significance of all of the neighborhoods and the “bridge”. If you get the right tour guide, these tours are excellent!! We certainly did!!
Fantastic walking tour, amazing history and architecture; you will want to come back and visit
Christine D,
Sep 14, 2020
- Viator
5.00Viki is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, courteous, and tailored the schedule according to interests (she is also from the town). The history, architecture, and the setting/scenery are stunning. I can't wait to visit Gjirokaster again.
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