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Free Walking Tour - Unveiling the Treasures of a UNESCO Gem

4.87
Excellent(76)
Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Languages: English and Spanish
Guru: Arta
PRO
Registered on 28 February 2024
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Greetings from Berat! My name is Arta, a local tour guide and proud Berat native. Passionate about my hometown, I find immense joy in sharing its wonders with visitors from near and far. I hold a master's degree in religious tourism and a deep-seated love for my enchanting city. Join me for a tour filled with smiles, energy and entertainment as we uncover the rich tapestry of Berat's iconic landmarks, the UNESCO-listed Berat Quarters, and the mesmerizing Byzantine churches overflowing with history and culture. Let's make unforgettable memories in this wonderful city!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

This tour is focused on The Cultural Heritage of Berat, a city of 2400 years of age, hence it has a very rich history. In our tour, filled with smiles, energy and entertainment, we will uncover the rich tapestry of this city's iconic landmarks, the UNESCO-listed Berat Quarters, and the mesmerizing Byzantine churches overflowing with history and culture.

Our meeting point will be at the center of the city, in front of the orthodox Cathedral of St. Demetrius.

From there we will head towards the old part of the city which is a complex of three quarters: the Castle, Mangalemi (the one-thousand windows) and Gorica.
After that we are going to walk to the complex of the Pasha and we will pass through a cobbled path to get to the Castle, which is the most beautiful and antique part of the tour.

KEEP IN MIND TO BRING A HAT AND WATER AND ALSO WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES FOR THE VISIT TO THE CASTLE.


During our tour we will visit:

  • The Center of Berat
  • The Orthodox Cathedral of St. Demetrius
  • The main Boulevard
  • The bridge between Mangalemi and Gorica
  • The Castle
  • Saint Mary of Vlaherna church
  • Holy Trinity church
  • The White mosque
  • Water cistern
  • The Red mosque
  • The city point of view



After approximately two and a half hours we will end the tour at the city point of view (in the Castle).


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
PX34+HFQ, Rruga Rilindja, Berat, Albania
I will stay at the entrance of the Cathedral, I have a badge.
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Free entry
Saint Demetrius Cathedral
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Free entry
Bulevardi Republika
3
Outside visit
Mangalem
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

4.87
Excellent(76)
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Professionalism
4.95
Fun
4.75
Communication
4.91
Quality
4.93
Route
4.92

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 100 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
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