Tirana Walking Tour (Min 3 Pax)

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About this activity

For 3 hours we will wander in Tirana's main neighborhoods talking about its history from Romans, Ottomans, Communism time, and present. We will walk on the Main Square talking about the foundation of Tirana and the buildings surrounding it. Then will pass at Toptani area, King's Zog old castle, and the prince residence. Will continue to Main Boulevard and will pass by the Pyramid, Prime Ministry, Parliament Offices, Presidency, University, etc. Our tour will end up with a visit at ex-Blloku, which was once the communist leaders' residence quartier closed from the public eye, Hoxha's house is still there and we can see from outside.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Albania My Way

Ages: Adults (2–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Licensed Guide

Not included

Not included: Everything else that is not mentioned at the Inclusion section.
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Skanderbeg Square

30 min

We will visit the Et'hem Bey Mosque, the oldest building in Tirana and one of its symbols, explain its history, and look at its beautiful decorations. Nearby is the Clock Tower another symbol of old Tirana and once the tallest building. We will then explain the other historical building like the National Bank of Albania, the National Museum, Hotel Tirana, the Palace of Culture, Tirana Municipality, etc.
Rruga Murat Toptani

one hour

We will pass by the Bunk Art 2 museum about Communist Atrocities, the Castle of Toptani, and the prince Zogu Residence, will pass by the House of Parliament and the new Mosque, the biggest in the Balkans, still under construction.
Stop 3

one hour

We will have a long walk on the Main Boulevard of Tirana and will pass by the Pyramid, the Dictator Hoxha's Museum after his death, Prime Ministry, Presidency, Parliament Offices, University, Academy of Arts, National Stadium, and much more.
Blloku

30 min

Ex-Blloku was the residence area of the communist leaders, which was completely closed to normal citizens to step in it. We will pass by Hoxha's house during all the time he was ruling Communist Albania. You will listen and feel what this area meant for us during the communist time and it has become today, the most vibrant and impressive place to be in Tirana.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Scanderbeg Square, "Park Europa" I will be on the back side of the Scanderbeg Monument (The Men on the Horse). There are some places to sit and trees to protect you from the sunshine.

End point

Scanderbeg Square, "Park Europa" I will be on the back side of the Scanderbeg Monument (The Men on the Horse). There are some places to sit and trees to protect you from the sunshine.

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.