Walking tour of Tirana; History & Culture

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About this activity

Tirana offers a combination of museums, historic sites and Ottoman, Italian and communist architecture.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Choose Balkans

Ages: Adults (2–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local companion

Not included

Not included: Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
Not included: Souvenirs, Personal spending
Not included: Everything that is not mentioned in the included

Itinerary

Stop 1

1 min

We will start our adventure by discovering Tirana, the capital of Albania. Meet with your local companion at our office in Tirana.
Postbllok - Checkpoint Monument

30 min

Our first stop will be Postblloku (Checkpoint), a powerful memorial to Albania's communist-era isolation. Located on the main boulevard opposite the government building, this site honors the political prisoners who suffered under the oppressive regime
Blloku

10 min

Next, we’ll head towards the colorful and lively Blloku Neighborhood. Once a restricted area for members of the Albanian politburo, Blloku is now one of Tirana’s most vibrant areas, full of cafes, boutiques, and colorful street art.
Stop 4

10 min

While there, Blloku we will also pass by the residence of Albania’s communist leader Enver Hoxha.
Stop 5

15 min Admission not included

Katedralja Ortodokse "Ngjallja e Krishtit", Rruga Ibrahim Rugov
Museum of Secret Surveillance

15 min Admission not included

House of Leaves, Tirana, Albania
Skanderbeg Square

15 min

We will walk towards Skanderbeg Square, named after the Albanian national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu. The main square is surrounded by the National Museum, the Bank of Albania, the theatre of Opera, Skanderbeg Statue, Ethem Beu Mosque and fancy bars
Clock Tower

15 min Admission not included

Clock Tower, Tirana, Albania
Xhamia Et'hem Bej

15 min

Et'hem Bej Mosque
Stop 10

15 min

Our tour continues towards Tirana Castle, found in the city center. The castle is now a pedestrian street where modern and tradition perfectly merge creating one of the fanciest areas of modern Tirana
Great mosque of Tirana

15 min

Did you know that Albania is home to a mix of religious communities, primarily Muslims (both Sunni and Bektashi), Orthodox Christians, and Catholic? From the Ottoman Empire to the Communist era and into the present day, Albania has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to embrace diversity. We will get to learn more about Albanian’s religious while we pass by Namazgah Mosque (the largest in the Balkans); Orthodox Cathedral and Catholic St. Paul’s Cathedral. This will remark the end of this tour through Tirana’s history and culture.
Stop 12

10 min

We will end the tour at the Piramid of Tirana.
Rinia Park

10 min

Park Rinia

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please meet your guide at the address below:

Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit

Twin Towers, Tower 2, Tirana

The Twin Towers are located directly opposite to the Pyramids of Tirana, please wait by the Amo sushi restaurant outside on ground floor where we will be waiting for you.

End point

Please meet your guide at the address below:

Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit

Twin Towers, Tower 2, Tirana

The Twin Towers are located directly opposite to the Pyramids of Tirana, please wait by the Amo sushi restaurant outside on ground floor where we will be waiting for you.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.