Overview
During the tour you will have an one of a kind time travelling experience. It will be focused on the less visible sides to visitors. True stories, facts and confenssions will take you to the most dark times of the Albanian history. It will be possible to explain the main concepts that were created and that were
strongly injected into the population, such as “The concept of the young man” and whatever this means in the concept of Albanian society, the dictatorship of the proletariat, the ideology of school and art, the way of life of people in the city and in the village.
We will have an explanation of how these concepts were applied by the regime of the time in Albania. All these will be taken from photos preserved as facts and taken from the archives of Gjirokastra families.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Museums' tickets
Tea and coffee
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
C-Adventures & Tours , Lagjia Pazari i Ri, Rruga Alqi Kondi
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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The Cold War Tunnel
30 min
The visit will begin at the Cold War Tunnel,build to protect the political bureau of the 1970's. Stories,confessions and facts about how it would serve as a shelter for the leaders,so that they could lead military action in case of danger.
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Gjirokaster Castle
30 min
The 2nd stop will be the city castle, more precisely the prison building located inside the castle.
You will travel in the time that the communist regime imprisoned hundreds of intellectuals in Gjirokastra alone. There are dozens of cases of prisoners who served their sentences in cold rooms or disappeared without a trace. This prison is one of the strongest evidences of the violence of the regime of the time, even though it is visually extremely poor. During the visit the accompanying guide will introduce you not only to the stories of the people who lived their sentences within the walls of this prison, but also to the stories of the communists of the time, people who served that regime. -
Ethnographic Museum
40 min
The third stop of our tour will be in the house where dictator Enver Hoxha was born and raised. The house which was burned and rebuilt 5 times bigger, is a dwelling of history as strange as it is absurd.You will be introduced to the story of how his life as a leader began, accompanied by resentment and punishments, at once, for opponents, for those who knew him best, for those who did not believe him, for acquaintances and even childhood
friends. You will also get acquainted with the history of the house which started as the house of Enver Hoxha, continued to become the Museum of Weapons and to end as the Ethnographic Museum. After the visit where the whole historical area of Gjirokastra will be
traversed, we will close it with a short presentation in the premises of our hall, where you will be able to enjoy a coffee.
The presentation will focus on the less visible sides to visitors.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Tirane).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Cold War Ciy Tour in Gjirokaster
Can I cancel Private Cold War Ciy Tour in Gjirokaster for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start?
C-Adventures & Tours , Lagjia Pazari i Ri, Rruga Alqi Kondi
What's included?
- Museums' tickets
- Tea and coffee
Which places does it visit?
It visits The Cold War Tunnel, Gjirokaster Castle, Ethnographic Museum.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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