7 City Tours in Gjirokaster Worth Booking

1.The Stone City & Blue Eye- The monument of Nature.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 180 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $71Our pick

Review of Rei Tours’ Gjirokastër and Blue Eye trip from Saranda, with castle, bazaar, Cold War tunnel, costs, walking tips, and honest advice.

“It was an awesome day tour with Marcia (if I’m spelling that correctly). We saw a lot within g a short amount of time. Very informative tour. Comfortable van transportation around the sites. She was very knowledgeable and personable. Despite the rain, we had a very good time.”

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2.Gjirokastra Stone City & Blue Eye Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

Explore Gjirokastra Castle, its Cold War tunnel, Skenduli House, and the Blue Eye on a guided day trip from Saranda.

“We really enjoyed our trip with Marcia - we couldn't have asked for a more knowledgeable and passionate local guide. Marcia provided us with an overall history of Albania and answered all questions asked of her with ease. Particular highlights were the stories from the cold war tunnel, the beautiful Gjirokastra bazaar and, of course, the Blue Eye.”

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3.Gjirokastra & Bylis Illyrian City Day tour Tirana/Durres/Golem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $65Best value

Review of the 11-hour Gjirokastra and Bylis tour from Tirana, with ancient ruins, Ottoman streets, castle views, costs, and practical tips.

“Throughly enjoyed my trip with Xhuliano. He’s super knowledgeable and passionate. Highlight of my trip”

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4.Visit the City of Gjirokastra

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $92

Explore Gjirokastra from Saranda with castle, museums, local guides, free time, transfers, and practical value advice.

“Gjitokaster is a true matvel and so rich in history from the narrow alleys to the statues to the castle. And the views are breathtaking. Albania is such an underappreciated country. Its still so natural in many places and the landscape is fantastic. Our driver Sula was great and our tourguide Dennis was very knowledgeable all along the way to Gjirokaster and when visiting the town.”

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5.Private Cold War City Tour in Gjirokaster

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Explore Gjirokaster’s Cold War tunnel, Musine Kokalari memorial, castle prison, and Enver Hoxha’s former home with coffee included.

“Interesting visit even if I didn't understand everything because only in English. We regret that there is no text with explanations translated into several languages, as the visit is quick 30 minutes, so it would really be more. We do not regret this visit despite everything. It's cool in the tunnel.Auto-translated”

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6.The Stone City of UNESCO, Private Tour from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $183

Review of a private Gjirokaster tour from Tirana, with castle views, Ottoman homes, lunch, guide, transport, and practical tips.

“Highly recommended this visit. Pretty town, with some very interesting traditional Ottoman houses. Clean and quite tidy.Auto-translated”

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7.Full Day trip to Stone City of Gjirokastra & Blue Eye

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $138

Review of Tirana’s full-day Gjirokastra and Blue Eye tour, with castle sights, bazaar walks, costs, timing, guide tips, and booking advice.

“Gjenc was fantastic - very attentive and helpful. Always taking care.to make sure we were comfortable. Great knowledge of this beautiful country.”

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