Walking Tour “The Old Bazaar, Cfake, Dunavat, Ali Pasha Bridge"

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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.

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Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

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Gjirokaster

et`s stop for a moment and go Back in Time. In this trip we will explore the unknown part of Gjirokaster, the magic of the town that every tourist skips. We start from the center of the old town the “Cerciz Topulli Square” and head towards The “Old Bazaar” which is not a Bazaar anymore. This is the first neighborhood outside the walls of the castle and lies along beneath the Castle walls. The characteristic cobblestone and some of the oldest houses are the most beautiful elements of this neighborhood. After passing the “Zerzebili” bridge, we reach another ancient neighborhood in town called “Cfaka”. Here we will pass some old houses which are first monument category and also a tekke which belongs to the Bektashi Order. It is a beautiful combination of Nature, many sheep on top of hills, and old houses to arrive in our last destination, the “Ali Pasha Bridge”. This bridge is a remaining of the aqueduct which Ali Pashe Tepelena build more than 200 years ago to bring water to the castle. The whole trip takes approximately 3 hours 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.

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Walking Tour “The Old Bazaar, Cfake, Dunavat, Ali Pasha Bridge"

Đánh giá

5.00

10 đánh giá

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The best, authentic tour
Drew M,
10 thg 7, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
In 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,
20 thg 9, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
What 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!!
Excellent hiking tour
Liz T,
7 thg 7, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We made the hike to Ali Pasha Bridge as a solo traveling, elderly couple and loved it. Just the way out of the city to the gorge, which is crossed by the bridge higher up, was nice. You walked along stairs, narrower walkways and past national-style houses. Nobody has to be afraid to get off track. At the side of the road there are many people who sit in front of their houses and who are really happy when one of the passers-by asks them for directions. Simply name the bridge; the answer is gestural. Arriving at the edge of the gorge, this great ensemble of gorge, bridge, mountains and sky already reveals to the hiker the way up to the arch of the bridge. Of course, this part of the passage runs along a narrow ‘off-road path’. But: Don't be afraid! Elderly people were also travelling here and managed to get across the bridge to the other side of the gorge without any problems. Of course not without taking pictures of yourself on the road.
Exceptional Tour
amberh294,
7 thg 7, 2022
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Arli took us on a remarkable walking tour of the Hidden Gems of Gjirokaster. He was very knowledgeable about the history and culture and answered all our inquiries. He was funny, charismatic, and spoke exceptional English. Typically walking tours are a lot of stop and go. This tour involved a lot of walking and talking, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. The tour was just under 3 hours and did not include the 250LEK entrance fee to the Zekate House, which is worth the price of admission. I highly encourage everyone to attend this tour to gain a greater appreciation of the local customs, history and culture.
Amazing experience
javierag348,
6 thg 7, 2022
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Me and my friend did the walking tour with Aril and it was brilliant , he was very kind and knowledgeable about the history of Jirokastra and Albania. The bridge was beautiful and we had enough time to enjoy the incredible place. Aril took really nice pictures of us and he was very accomodating when it came to arranging the itinerary and tour time. He made us feel at ease throughout the entire tour and was very chatty in general. He gave us lots of suggestions about other places in Albania to visit also. It was an amazing experience and Aril have a bright future ahead of him ! He is excellent
Fantastic walking tour with great insights into Gjirokaster life
botswana98,
21 thg 5, 2022
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
I did this walking tour with guide Arli and I recommend it very highly. I learnt so much not only about Gjirokaster and its history but also about Albania generally and its cultural and political life. Arli’s English is excellent and I would never have found the Ali Pasha bridge on my own (in fact I had already tried and failed). A highly enjoyable experience!
Fantastic walking tour, great way to see the town; you will want to come back!
Christine D,
14 thg 9, 2020
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Viki is an excellent guide, knowledgeable, courteous, and tailored the tour according to interests (she is from Gjirokaster). The architecture, history, and scenery are stunning. I can't wait to visit Gjirokaster again!
Fantastic walking tour, amazing history and architecture; you will want to come back and visit
Christine D,
14 thg 9, 2020
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Viki 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.