About this tour

Prizren Tour from Tirana is the city break tour that you need while you are spending your time in Tirana. A tour that starts with a 2.30 minutes hour drive and a cross border check takes you to the beautiful town of Prizren. Located on the slopes of Mount Sharri and the banks of River Bistrica, Prizren is a delight for everyone who visits it. Prizren was founded in the 11th century on the ruins of ancient Theranda, first mentioned in 1019 at the time of Basil II (976–1025 A.D.)

Prizren tour and history

A place that has a fortress is always an important place. Uphill overlooking the city since the Ottoman Era is situated the castle of Prizren. However archaeological remains that are found at this part date to 1100 BC. The first fortress was built during the Byzantine Era. Next, we will take you to the league of Prizren. Albanian League, in full League for the Defense of the Rights of the Albanian Nation, also called League of Prizren, first Albanian nationalist organization. Formed at Prizren (now in Kosovo) on July 1, 1878. A place really important for both countries.

After that, we will walk through the Carshia e Vjeter and admire the old architectural buildings that make everyone stare and then you will walk through small souvenir shops and see the Sinan Hoxha Mosque and the St. George’s orthodox cathedral. Also, you will pass through the stone bridge where everyone locks keys to lock their love.

The end of the Prizren tour from Tirana comes at Tek Syla restaurant which is widely known for its grilled specialties and you can have a Kosovan traditional lunch.