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Private Cold War City Tour in Gjirokaster

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| Gjirokaster, Albania
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On average, this is booked 31 (0) days in advance.
150 to 190 minutes (approx.)
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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.

What's Included

  • Guided Tour
  • The entrance tickets are not included in the price
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6001
Gjirokastra 6001, Albania

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The Cold War Tunnel

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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50 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Gjirokaster

The second stop of this tour will be the “My Muse” Memorial. This memorial is built in honor of Musine Kokalari an Albanian female intellectual, writer, and politician of Gjirokastra. She was the first female writer of Albania, but was persecuted by the communist regime for her opposing ideas on prison at Burrel and with hard labor Rreshen. Even though she was living her life in poverty, she did not lose her passion for reading and writing. Meet Mrs. Kokalari and her inner world in this must visit memorial museum.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ethnographic Museum

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.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Cold War City Tour in Gjirokaster?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Cold War City Tour in Gjirokaster?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Guided Tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • The entrance tickets are not included in the price.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Cold War City Tour in Gjirokaster is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Cold War City Tour in Gjirokaster will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • The entrance tickets are not included in the price

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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