Prishtina: Guided Walking Tour with a Local

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Pristina

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: BESNIK

Registered on 16 September 2025

Hi, I’m Besnik, a local from Prishtina passionate about sharing the city’s stories, history, and hidden corners. I enjoy guiding travelers through monuments, old town streets, and everyday spots that reflect Kosovo’s unique past and present. My tours are friendly, informative, and always end with local tips so you can experience the city like we do.

Free reservation and cancellation

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

Tour description

Discover Prishtina like a local on this insightful and engaging walking tour through the heart of Kosovo’s vibrant capital.

Starting at the iconic Newborn Monument, journey through the city’s recent history, war memorials, and cultural landmarks.

Pass by the striking Heroinat Memorial, the powerful architecture of the National Library, and the spiritual calm of the Mother Teresa Cathedral. Explore the charm of the Old Town with its Ottoman-era mosques, clock tower, and the Ethnological Museum.

Pass through lively squares, hear stories of Kosovo’s past and present, and end the tour with a relaxing drink or snack at a unique local café.

Costs: consider additional costs related to food, beverages and entrance fees where applicable (Cathedral-2€/person).

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

XK, 111 Luan Haradinaj, Prishtina 10000

The newborn monument stands in front of the Palace of Youth and Sports of Prishtina (a distinguishable building), just behind the Grand Hotel. It is easily accessible on foot from many directions; it takes 3-4 minutes from the Grand Hotel to reach it.

Outside visit

NEWBORN

Outside visit

Memorial HEROINES - Memoriali HEROINAT

At this memorial your guide will explain the meaning of the 20,000 pins that create the face of a woman, each representing a survivor of the war. You’ll pause to reflect on the stories of women in Kosovo and understand why this is one of the most moving sites in the city.

Free entry

Museum "House of Independence of Kosovo "Dr. Ibrahim Rugova""

Step inside the former home of Kosovo’s first president, where the museum's guide will highlight Rugova’s role in leading a peaceful resistance during the 1990s. You’ll see and learn the recent history in a cronological order and hear stories of the many international leaders who visited him here.

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).