Experience the highlights of Berat through the eyes of a local in this half-day walking tour. Explore the city's most iconic sites and learn more about its history, culture and architecture.

About this activity

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Valid 1 day: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Flexible pickup in Berat. You will be picked up from your hotel or destination of choice inside the city.

Highlights

Explore the Castle of Berat, the biggest castle in Albania
Visit Berat's beautiful world heritage sites, including Mangalem and Gorica
Travel back in time in the Medieval Center
Visit Berat Castle

Full description

Walk through the historic city of Berat and discover its rich culture and architecture on this illuminating 2-3 hour tour. After a short introduction from your guide, you will proceed to Berat's World Heritage Sites – the ancient quarters of Mangalam and Gorica. Travel back in time as you stroll through the meandering streets, home to the Ottomans in the 15th century, and learn more about the architecture of this "town of a thousand windows". Visit the iconic Medieval Center, where you will gaze upon the beautiful King Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Albania, and the Halveti Tekke monument. Explore the magnificent tombs, as your tour guide enlightens you about Ottoman architecture and history. Discover more about the relationship between Albania's religious groups. Climb up to the magnificent Castle of Berat. Marvel at the fort and witness the monuments and treasures inside.

Includes

2-3 Hour Guided tour
City tax and VAT tax
Local Tour Guide.

Personal expenses
Entrance fees for other monuments

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Sun hat
Camera
Water

Know before you go

During August, the tour is better in the early morning or late afternoon due to high temperatures

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5 /5

based on 3 reviews

Review summary

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5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4/5

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Our guided tour was very informative and detailed and our guide answered all of our questions in depth.

July 25, 2022

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Attività consigliata per potersi muovere agevolmente all'interno delle mura del castello di Berat e scoprirne i segreti. L'utilizzo della guida lo consiglio per vivere a pieno l'esperienza!

September 9, 2019

Guide was super. We all loved him.

August 19, 2019

Berat: Historic City Walking-Tour

Berat: Historic City Walking-Tour

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