Detail
| UNESCO | Inscribed 2005 |
| Houses | Fortified Ottoman tower-dwellings, 17th-19th c. |
| Sons | Ismail Kadare · Enver Hoxha |
Research by ARBËR, the Living Museum of Albania. Published facts are verified or presented as open debate.
Getting to Gjirokastër from Tirana
- By road
- 219 km
- Drive each way
- 4 h
- Time there
- 2 h 30 min
Gjirokastër is best with a night on the way. Our trip builder plans the route and the nights for you.
Gjirokastër: questions travellers ask
What is Gjirokastër known for?
The city of stone, slate-roofed tower houses climbing a slope beneath a vast castle. Birthplace of Ismail Kadare and of Enver Hoxha, which makes it two museums at once.
How far is Gjirokastër from Tirana?
About 219 km by road, roughly 4 h each way by car. Tour Alb drives it door to door from anywhere in Tirana in a private vehicle, and the driver waits while you explore.
Can you visit Gjirokastër as a day trip from Tirana?
It is a long day: about 4 h of driving each way before you have seen anything. Most people do better with a night in Gjirokastër and a two-day trip. The Tour Alb trip builder plans the nights for you.
How do I get to Gjirokastër without renting a car?
Hire a private driver. With Tour Alb you can build your own route through Gjirokastër and nearby places on our trip builder; we plan the road, the stops and any nights, then reply with a price.
