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Free Tour: UNESCO OLD TOWN BERAT History, Art & Culture

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, Italian
Guru: Lazzaro
Quality Verified Registered on July 12, 2023

My name is Lazzaro, borned and raised in Berat. I’m an expert in tourism, since I have a MSc (Master of Science) degree in tourism. I work since many years as a local guide. Being part of a traditional Berati’s family, I grew up loving my city more and more everyday. Having a B2 level of english & italian language, I can provide you a real taste of the city, touching every hidden gem and every hidden story, explaining easily and clearly. My passion is to meet different people from different countries. Let me entertain you with tales of Berat’s past and present. Berat is the oldest city in Albania and together we will explore and discover the fascinating histories that fill every corner of Berat since centuries. Once you book the tour, I will get in touch with you directly. Can’t wait to meet you and to provide you a walk to remember. For further information, please contact me. 🚨WHATSAPP/ VIBER/ TELEGRAM: +355695676904 ✉️email: llazarionteneqexhiu@yahoo.com

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Tour description

🚨WHATSAPP/ VIBER/ TELEGRAM: +355695676904
PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, OR EVERYTHING ELSE 💬

Dear all! This tour is focused on history, art & cultural heritage of Berat. I will show you top places to visit in my city.
This tour will last approximately 2-2:30 hours.

LIST OF TOP PLACES THAT WE WILL VISIT:
1. The Castle of Berat
2. Mangalemi
3. Gorica
4. Medieval Center
5. Holy Trinity byzantine church
6. St. Mary of Balcherne byzantine church
7. Red Mosque
8. Kings Mosque
9. Water Cistern
10. Panoramic viewpoint 360°

Our meeting point will be in city centre, just at the square in front of Saint Demetrius Cathedral. Is very easy to recognise me, I have a badge with guruwalk logo. After introduction, we are going to the most photographed part of Berat, at the view point of  Mangalemi’s quarter. After wondering the old quarter of Mangalemi, we will visit the old bridge of Gorice and the old quarter of Gorice.
The next stop is the Medieval center which consists of the Helvetic Tekke and the King's Mosque.
Next, we visit the renovations of the complex of houses belonging to the Pasha of Berat.

And the last stop and the most important, inside the most beautiful house in Berat. Which is also one of the oldest houses. This house is decorated with beautiful paintings on the walls, having also a beautiful woody ceiling. This house guarantee the real feeling of a traditional house.
Book now and enjoy a walk to remember!

If you have any question don’t hesitate to contact me. 

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Rruga Rilindja 5001, Berat, Albania
    Rruga Rilindja 5001, Berat, Albania
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    Is very easy. I have a badge and will wait for you at the square in city center, just in front the entrance of the Cathedral.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Mangalem

    The museum ensemble of the Mangalem district is spread in the shape of a semiarch on the southern and eastern part of the castle hill. This residential complex may have been one of the first to represent the development of the medieval city outside the fortification walls during the century XV-XVI thus forming the varosh area. The unique and original architecture of the houses seems to belong mainly to the construction phase of the century. XVIII-XIX with the combination of stone and wood elements.

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Gorica

    The ensemble of the Gorica neighborhood takes place in the lower part of a hilly height, which is crowned at the top with a fortification from the ancient period. The Osum River separates it from the rest of the city and until recently the only way of communication was through the Gorica Bridge. According to Celebi in the c. The XVII quarter had 200 houses, while today's architectural views of the houses, like the other two quarters, have undergone deep reconstructions after the devastating earth

  • 3
    Outside visit
    Saint Demetrius Cathedral
  • 4
    Outside visit
    House Museum Qako
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Bachelors' Mosque

    The Bachelors Mosque is a monument of the first category with numerous architectural values and represents a high achievement in the level of construction of cult objects in the city of Berat. It is located on the lower side of the Mangalem neighborhood and was built at the beginning of the XIX century.

  • 6
    Outside visit
    1001 Dritaret
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Teqeja e Helvetive

    It must have been built in the year 1600. Teqeja e Helvetive, is a monument which represents one of the best achievements of architecture in the city of Berat. Teqeja was built in the 15th century and rebuilt by Ahmet Kurt Pasha at the end of the 70s of the 18th century and belongs to the Helvetic sect, which is one of the sects of Islam and serves a certain group.

  • 8
    Outside visit
    Gate of the Pasha
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Holy Trinity Church

    The church of Holy Trinity from XIV century, is one of the most beautiful byzantine churches of Balkan. This church respect all the architectonical details of byzantine empire, with the tecnique of stones and bricks. This church is the symbol of the churches of Berat.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Pietro 27 Mar 2024
Venice

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
Lazzaro was a great guide. His Italian and English were perfect. I would suggest anyone to take a tour with him. He was so nice to wait for us as we had a little delay. Highly suggested!
peggy 19 Mar 2024
Washburn

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
Lazzaro is a terrific guide! He is very knowledgeable and very pleasant. We almost didn’t take a walking tour - we thought we could figure most things out, but we enjoyed our time immensely and certainly learned about and saw things we would have missed! Thanks for a lovely afternoon, Lazzaro!
Zuzana 06 Mar 2024
Prague

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Travelled alone - Mar 2024
Overall, the tour was absolutely fantastic and exceeded all my expectations. Lazzaro was an incredible guide - friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about Berat. He provided fascinating insights into the city's history, culture, and hidden gems. I learned so much from him, and he made the tour both informative and enjoyable. He went above and beyond by providing recommendations for restaurants, even calling them to confirm if they were open since it was Monday and many places were closed. This extra effort truly saved the day and made my visit to Berat even more enjoyable. Lazzaro's communication skills were excellent. He spoke clear and fluent English (and Italian!), making the tour accessible and engaging for everyone. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Berat. You'll not only see the city's most famous sights but also gain a deeper understanding of its unique character. Thank you, Lazzaro, for such a memorable experience!
Alberto 26 Feb 2024
San Donà di Piave

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Travelled in family - Feb 2024
Lazzaro è stato davvero bravo, un vero professionista. Visitare la città con lui è stato davvero entusiasmante, una persona sincera e disponibile che parla bene italiano, ci ha dato molti consigli ed e stato gentilissimo.
ionut 24 Feb 2024
Bucharest

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Travelled alone - Feb 2024
First at all. It was a great tour! Lazzaro is a wonderful guide. His english is very good, the informations are great and the tour covers the most important monuments in the city. Also he speaks italian and spanish. I recommand!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 100 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

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Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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