Tirana Tours for History Lovers

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Tirana, Skanderbeg Square — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Skanderbeg Statue — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

When you book with us, you will feel welcomed in Albania as a true guest and friend. The tour guide will do everything to accommodate your demands and offer a professional experience for everyone in the tour.

On this unique walking tour of Tirana, you'll discover the city's most iconic landmarks while gaining insights into its rich history and vibrant daily life. Our passionate guides are dedicated to sharing all the stories that make this city very special.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Claudio's Tours

Ages: Children (12–17 years) · Adults (18–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English speaking licensed guides
Included: Fun informative and interactive experience

Not included

Not included: Entry/Admission at House of Leaves - 7 euro fee (online booking available)
Not included: Entry/Admission at BunkArt 2 - 8 euro fee (online booking available)

Itinerary

Skanderbeg Square

10 min

We will start our tour at Tiana's main square.
Xhamia Et'hem Bej

10 min

We will see one of the oldest mosques in Tirana. The guide will offer abundant information on the site and its meaning.
Clock Tower

Passing by

We will have a brief stop at the iconic Clock Tower of Tirana.
Bunk'Art 2

15 min Admission not included

The Bunk'Art 2 museum is one of the most interesting sites in Albania. Located underground, the museum is a living testimony of the communist past of Albania.

The entry into the museum is not included in the total price you pay for the tour. The cost of the entry is around 8 euros. The entry is not mandatory.
Stop 5

15 min

We will visit the Castle of Tirana and the capital's main promenade.
Tanners' Bridge

10 min

We will stop at the most famous bridge of the capital. The guide will reveal its history and importance.
Stop 7

Passing by

We will have a close look at the Parliament building, one of the most important institutions in Albania.
Stop 8

10 min

We will visit one of the largest mosques in the region. The newly inagurated mosque will be a special stop on the tour.
Stop 9

10 min

We will also visit the Catholic Cathedral of Tirana, one of the most important in Albania.
Stop 10

15 min

The iconic Pyramid of Tirana is also a special stop in the tour. The guide will provide all the needed information and answer your questions.
Postbllok - Checkpoint Monument

10 min

The checkpoint monument is a unique site in Tirana describing its communist past.
Blloku

10 min

We will visit the former residence of the notorious dictator Enver Hoxha.
Taiwan Pool (Pishina Taiwan)

5 min

The Taiwan complex in Tirana has an interesting story worth mentioning.
Stop 14

10 min

The Orthodox Cathedral is one of the most beautiful buildings in Tirana. The guide will explain its history and recapitulate the history of religion in Albania.
Museum of Secret Surveillance

10 min Admission not included

A unique and mysterious institution preserved in the heart of Albania's capital. The entry into the museum is not included in the total price you pay for the tour. The cost of the entry is around 7 euros. The entry is not mandatory.
Skanderbeg Square

Passing by

The tour will be concluded at the main square.