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Free tour

See Berat Like a Local: Experience Real Life and Stories

4.83
Excellent(6)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English
Registered on 24 March 2023
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After years of traveling throughout Europe via volunteering and cultural exchange programs, such as Workaway and WWOOF, I have decided to settle down in my hometown and offer free tours to visitors. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge of the city, its culture, and delicious food with you.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

If you want a tour full of history and facts, this is not the right choice. There are other guides in the city who focus on history. My tour is about seeing Berat through the eyes of a local. I share daily life, current stories, and we can go more into the suburbs if you prefer.

I also offer a photography tour. If you want, I can take photos of you with my camera along the way.

I do not visit the castle as part of the main tour anymore. It has become very touristy, and I prefer showing you the real daily life of the city. If you want to visit the castle for photography, we can do that in the evening tour only. If you have a car, we can meet at the castle. If not, we can drive there (if it’s too hot, rainy, etc.) or walk up if you prefer. The hike is steep.

My tour is flexible. We can focus on neighborhoods, local spots, people, and life today in Berat. You can also choose to include a drive through canyons or mountains.

I am not a big company. I’m just one person who loves showing my city. This started as a personal project in 2012 and now helps support my small family.

Tours usually last around 2 hours but can go up to 4 hours if you wish. Start times are flexible between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Start times can also be flexible if needed and if you wish, as I usually lock each tour for only one booking at a time to offer guests a more personalized experience. 

Book now and see Berat like a local!

If you want to go to the countryside, canyons, or mountains, only the tour starting at 10:00 is possible.

The early morning tour will offer you an experience of how we locals start the day, the perfect timing also if you are staying in an airbnb with kitchen facilities so we can go to daily market for fresh vegetables, fruits, etc.

You can tip me in cash or online using different payment methods.

As I have traveled a lot, I have perhaps been in your city/country. 


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
PX34+J8X, Berat, Albania
Meeting point: City center, next to Saint Demetrius Cathedral. If you have any trouble finding me, don't hesitate to give me a call or message me on GuruWalk. I'm excited to meet you and show you around this beautiful town!
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Free entry
Bulevardi Republika
We'll start our tour by exploring the pedestrian area in the city center, walking toward Mangalem and Gorica old towns.
2
Free entry
Gorica
Church, coffee and food, pedestrian area walk, hiking to the hill which rewards a stunning view of the city.
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Free entry
Mangalem
Cobblestone narrow streets, church, mosque, souvenir shops, coffee shops and food.
Tour map

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).

Tour reviews

4.83
Excellent(6)
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Professionalism
4.50
Fun
4.83
Communication
4.50
Quality
4.67
Route
4.67

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
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
Electronic or card payment accepted.
See Berat Like a Local: Experience Real Life and Stories
Cancellation risk
This guru has cancelled 5 of the last 25 bookings for this tour.
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