Free tour

Free Walking Tour Berat

4.87

Excellent(431)

Berat

Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Bruno

PRO

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Registered on 16 June 2019

Welcome to the first free walking tour in Berat ! YES! we are the oldest in Berat since 2019! Hello travelers! Welcome to my wonderful city. First, let me introduce myself.My name is Bruno, and it's a great pleasure for me to show you around my beauiful city! In 2019, my idea was to make a unique tour, so,for the first time i created the official Free Walking Tour Berat to offer everyone the feeling of being a local and to explore Berat in a different way with an unforgettable experience. I am happy to be at your disposal during and after the tour for anything that you might need during your stay in Albania After being a local guide , now I am a National Tourist Guide certified by the Ministry of Tourism in Albania. I was born and raised in Berat and have been touring since 2018. (See photos to see the official badge from the Ministry of Tourism) My mission is to provide the best care for everyone that is visiting Albania. Explore with a licensed independent tour guide! Feel free to write to me about everything you need to know about Albania, places to visit and restaurants. I have contacts all over Albania Come as a visitor leaves as a friend.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

This is the original, first free walking tour in Berat.
We started doing this tour since 2019 and it's constantly improved and updated.

🇦🇱 Discover Authentic Berat with the Licensed Local Guide Since 2019

*Walk through centuries of history with Berat’s most trusted guide – official, experienced, and truly I’ve been proudly guiding travelers through the magic of Berat *since 2019*, as the officially licensed local guide.
With years of experience and thousands of happy guests, this isn’t just another tour
**t’s the real story of Berat, told by someone who lives it.**

🔍 What You’ll Experience:

* Explore UNESCO-listed neighborhoods like Mangalem and Gorica with deep historical insights
* Hear hidden legends and true stories only a local would know
* Visit iconic landmarks , secret corners, and cultural gems often missed by tourists
* Learn about Byzantine, Ottoman, and Albanian heritage in one captivating walk
*Get personal tips, restaurant recommendations, and any help you needed during your stay in Albania we collaborate with all the tour guides in all country

Why Choose This Tour?

✔ Official guide badge – licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
✔ Over 6 years of experience, leading thousands of happy visitors
✔ Passionate storytelling with a personal touch – not just facts, but feelings
✔ Small groups = more interaction, more questions, more fun
✔ Top rated Tour – see why guests say this is the highlight of their trip!

Berat isn’t just a city – it’s a living museum, and I’d love to help you see it with local eyes**.

🎟️ **Spots are limited** – book now and take the tour that started it all!

IMPORTANT NOTICE

DURING SUMMER THE TEMPERATURES WILL BE 41 DEGREES SO YOU SHOULD HAVE HAT AND WATER WITH YOU

Visit the castle depends by the weather partecipant conditions but the explanation of castle will be complete from down

The guide itinerary -
Starting of old bridge gorica,

Walk through the historic city of Berat and discover its rich culture and architecture . After a short introduction from your guide, you will proceed to Berat's World Heritage Sites – the ancient quarters of Mangalem and Gorica we finish the tour in the new bridge of Gorica

We visit on this tour and I will show you the main points of interest of the city

Gorica Old Bridge
Saint Spiridon Church
The city Promenade
Center of Berat
King Mosque
Helveti Tekke

Mangalem Quarter

USEFUL INFORMATION FOR THE TRAVELER

-No ticket is needed for any place we will enter.
-You need good shoes hat and water

if you are in a group of more than 6 people, we don't accept your reservation, even if you make separate bookings. Your guide has the right not to accept your group if you come as a big group. This tour is designed for solo travelers, couples, and small groups. Please contact us if you have a big group so we can arrange a private tour for you.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

AL, Rruga Kristaq Tutulani, Berat 5001, Albania

We meet to gorica bridge in quarter side Near Te Ura Bar & Traditional I have a badge with name Bruno

Outside visit

Gorica

We start near to the old bridge in quarter side one of the oldest quarter in Berat . Gorica Bridge It is one of the oldest and most popular Ottoman bridges in Albania. It connects two parts of Berat. Gorica quarter is the part of Berat that lies on the left bank of the river Osum. The area decorated with cobbled paved streets, stone houses and small orthodox churches. From that side of the reiver you have magnificent views looking back over the Berat.

Outside visit

Mangalem

Mangalem, which historically is Islamic and was known as the Ottoman Quarter. Mangalem Quarter consists of narrow streets of old white stone houses with terracotta tiles, wooden doors and hanging flowers.. Most of the houses have multiple large symmetrical windows, all lined up along the side of rocky hill.

Outside visit

Bulevardi Republika

This is a really nice long broad boulevard is lined by cafes and restaurants on one side and the Lulishtja park on the other. In the evenings it becomes absolutely full of people and has a wonderful atmosphere to it. There is a stunning backdrop of The Tomorr Mountain in one direction and the citadel in the other

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 €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).