What to expect
Discover the real Berat on your Guided Walking Tour with Food Tastings by Visit Albania Tour Operator (VATO)—a delicious 3-hour immersion into the UNESCO “City of a Thousand Windows.” Meet your guide near the stunning 15th-century King’s Mosque, admire its architecture and enter if open (scarves provided). Explore the historic Porta e Pashait gate and remnants of the Pasha’s grand palace. Start with warm, flaky byrek and refreshing dhallë at a local byrektore. Cross the iconic Gorica Bridge into the ancient Christian quarter, then savor Berat’s soul food: savory fërgesë (peppers, tomatoes, curd cheese), japrak (stuffed vine leaves), seasonal dishes, espresso & water. Finish at a legendary 3-generation bakery with the famous Monblan, bakllava or revani, then join locals for the evening xhiro stroll on the Pedonale. Small group (max 10), expert English guide, generous tastings, insider stories of Ottoman history and daily life. Taste Berat like a local—book now, spots fill fast!