Things to Do in Gjirokastër, Albania

Museum · 30 min

The best of the town's house museums and worth the uphill climb; the owner's family collects the small entry fee at the door.

Landmark · 30 min

Guided visits only and only about 30 minutes; bring a light jacket because it stays cold underground.

Landmark · 1.5 hr

Start here for orientation and the valley views; allow extra time for the long vaulted artillery gallery.

Museum · 30 min

A short, useful stop for context on how these houses were actually lived in; skip it if pressed and do Zekate instead.

Neighborhood · 1 hr

Walk it early morning or after 6pm when tour groups thin; the cobbles are steep and slick, so bring real shoes.

Museum · 30 min

Take the family-led tour rather than wandering alone; the explanation of the winter and summer rooms is the point.

Things to do in Gjirokastër