Activity Tirana, Albania

Tirana by locals

5.0 (5 reviews) 1–2 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

You are visiting Tirana soon or you are in Tirana. Either way, we’re here to help!

In this walking tour we take pride in presenting you the capital of Albania, the city of Tirana, as it is, in only 2 hours. We will take you to the highlights of the Albanian capital. This tour will show us the old historical part of Tirana, influenced heavily by Italian culture and the communist regime, and the modern part of the city collided together in perfect harmony. Don’t miss the chance to visit the most controversial city you have ever visited.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Lost In Albania

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–6 years) · Youth (7–12 years) · Adults (18–67 years) · Seniors (68–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Optional activity costs

Itinerary

Skanderbeg Square

10 min Admission included

The first thing we will explore is the main square of Tirana which is composed from the Et'hem Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower of Tirana, the National Theater of Opera and Ballet (in which the first brick was put by the ex. President of Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev). We will not forget to see the National Bank of Albania and than we restart our trip.
Enver Hoxha Pyramid

20 min Admission included

As a symbol of the notorious communism years, it resisted some attempts to be destroyed by previous governments. But it is still there, un-restored, a symbol of the mixed and contradictory history of Tirana.
Museum of Secret Surveillance

Passing by

The House of Leaves Museum shows us the harsh communism reality. It used to be the National Intelligence Agency, an espionage house. It is one of the most intriguing places in Tirana, that tries to narrate to young people and to foreigners one of the darkest periods of the country’s history.
Blloku

25 min

The Block is the location of former Communist dictator Enver Hoxha's villa. During the period of his rule, the area was only reserved for government officials and the general public could not enter, while now it is full of fancy and colorful coffee shops, boutiques cocktails bars and pubs. We will take a stroll in the most vivid neighborhood of Tirana.
Polytechnic University of Tirana

15 min

The Polytechnic University of Tirana is the oldest and the second largest university in Albania, after the University of Tirana. It was founded in 1951 and now has approximately 10,000 students, who come from Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Montenegro.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The starting point will be at the National Museum of Tirana

End point

The starting point will be at the National Museum of Tirana

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.