Tirana Walking Tour and Pellumbasi Cave Day Tour (Min 3 Pax)

6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This is a day tour which will give you a good idea about Tirana city's history and culture and then a nice walk into nature to visit a special bats cave, 15 km east.

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, Toptani area, Main Boulevard, and ex-Blloku.

After that, we will head southeast towards Pellumbasi village to visit the cave located in that area, driving about 30 min. Once there we will take the path leading to the cave. The path passes along the Erzeni River with clear blue water during summertime and nice canyons. After walking for just about 1 hour we will see the entrance of the cave. We will get prepared to enter with head or hand lights, change the shoes if possible as it's very muddy inside, get an extra t-shirt, the temperature is colder than outside. Pellumbasi cave is of karstic origin and is about 150m long, 10-15m wide and 45m in height.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: Greek, English, Italian
Operated by: Albania My Way

Ages: Adults (2–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Certified Guide

Not included

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

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, Castle of Toptani, and the prince Residence, will pass by the House of Parliament and the new Mosque, the biggest in 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.
The Cave of Pellumbas

5 hours

We will head southeast towards Pellumbasi village to visit the cave located in that area, driving about 30 min. Once there we will take the path leading to the cave. The path passes along Erzeni River with clear blue water during summer time and nice canyons. After walking for just about 1 hour we will see the entrance of the cave. We will get prepared to enter with head or hand lights, change the shoes if possible as it's very muddy inside, and get an extra t-shirt because the temperature is colder than outside. Pellumbasi cave is of karstic origin and is about 150 m long, 10-15 m wide and 45 m in height. It will take about 30 min to explore it. Be careful with the Bats!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Scanderbeg Square, in front of Et'hem Bey Mosque

End point

Scanderbeg Square, in front of Et'hem Bey Mosque

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.