Ethnographic Museum Tickets and Tours

Private Cold War City Tour in Gjirokaster

Visit only in English, too bad because interesting

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.

From Tirana: Private Gjirokaster Full-Day Tour, Private Guide/Car

A great option for stress-free day tours and a wonderful experience!

We took 2 tours with this company, both full-day experiences, this one which was 12 hours long, and a second one to Apollonia and Berat for 10.5h. First off, we wanted to relax, rather than have the stress of figuring it out all for ourselves. Jack and Manon do this perfectly! I found their tours online, loved their intinararies, but wasn't sure whether they could pick us up from our hotel in Durres or which tours were best to pick for our interests. I contacted them to ask, and Manon got back to me quickly with great insight and said of course they could pick us up from Durres. Their English is excellent, so no issues there! Our guide was Jack for both days, and he's the best guide to have for such long tours! As another reviwer said, he's very non-taxing company - which sounds odd, so to explain: he's a very kind and relaxing presence that puts you at ease. There was a lot to see and do in each tour, but it never felt rushed with Jack. He guided us through with placid efficiency and well-placed insight. He made sure we got to see everything smoothly and in good time - I'm not sure how much work that takes behind the scenes, because Jack is so good at doing it it looked effortless! He's truly a master at giving the tour that fits the time available, giving information without being at all overbearing or intrusive, while still being sensitive to our needs, ensuring we got chances to stretch our legs during long car rides, stock up on water, find toilets, etc. Both tours required long drives, which, being tired from jumping from city to city with jet lag, we largely slept through - which was a nice way to rest between stops. Jack let us sleep, and it was easy to feel at ease in the car with him! It's a comfortable car with good leg room for tall people, and Jack is a very safe driver! Girokaster is an awesome city! Both my husband and I think we prefer it to Berat, though only by a bit. The wealthy Ottoman family's house was a great visit, and the Cold War bunker was another hilight! The restaurant Jack recommended was a great pick, offering excellent traditional food - very glad we didn't miss out! All in all, we're very glad we took this tour and are very appreciative of the work Jack and Manon do!

Private Day Tour of Gjirokastra from Tirana

Absolutely phenomenal...

Absolutely phenomenal tour, guide was super friendly and knowledgeable, and Gjirokastra castle itself was breathtaking.