Vlora walking tour

Vlora, is a city you shouldn’t miss if you plan to visit Albania. There are plenty of things to see in Vlora: it’s where you’ll find the beauty of Albanian culture, history, and the different periods of time that the ancient people of Albania have gone through, and you’ll also see how fast this city changed during the last years. 

Vlora is a municipality in the southwest of Albania with an estimated population of 130,827 in an area of 647.94 km2. It is the center of the municipality with the same name. The city is located on the Bay of Vlorë and the foothills of the Ceraunian Mountains at the Strait of Otranto along the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea within the Mediterranean Sea. Its climate is profoundly affected by the sea and therefore it experiences hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters.

The city was founded as Aulon by an Ancient Greek colony in Illyria and was centuries later conquered by the Romans, Byzantines, Normans, Venetians, and Ottomans. Culturally and economically, the city is one of the most significant cities of southern Albania and the region of Labëria which is traditionally popular for its traditions and folklore.

On November 28, 1912, Ismail Qemali declared the Albanian National Awakening in Vlorë and Vlora was back then the capital of Albania. In the city center, there is a monument of independence - a statue of the main figures that contributed to the act of Independence. While visiting the city, make sure to visit the Museum of National Independence, the Ethnographic Museum, Muradie Mosque, and the amazing seaside of the city.

This tour consists of a walk around the city visiting the main monuments, buildings, and points of interest. Come with us to visit the Historical Museum, Muradie Mosque, The Independence Monument, and The Ethnographic Museum. Your expert guide will explain the history of each monument that you visit. If you want to know what other things to do in Vlora, feel free to ask your guide.

***If you want to skip the visit to the Historical Museum, there is the possibility to visit the panoramic point ''Kuzum Baba'' with the guide, where you can admire the Vlora shore.

Due to the moderate amount of walking to reach the main attraction sites, it could be better to wear comfortable shoes and clothes.