Bike Tour Tirana with Local Guide in English or Czech

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About this activity

What to expect from this tour:

Discover the history of Albania and Tirana. Learn about daily life in Albania, its demographics, local culture, traditional food, and drinks. Explore the history and architecture of Tirana’s most iconic landmarks.
Have fun! Tirana Bike Tour offers a more active and engaging way to experience the city.
Enjoy a bike ride through both urban and natural settings.
Get insider tips on transportation, local cuisine, cultural do’s and don’ts, and must-see destinations in and around Tirana.
The ride is not very demanding and is suitable for anyone in normal physical condition.

Who is this tour for:

Those who want to explore and learn more about Tirana. A bike tour lets you cover more ground than a typical walking tour.
Bicycle enthusiasts.
Travelers who want to get the most out of Tirana in the shortest amount of time.
Nature lovers interested in exploring the green areas around the city.
Adventurous people looking for a unique experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Czech, English
Operated by: Free walking tour (English and Czech)

Ages: Adults (10–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Small group size
Included: Helmets upon request
Included: Bicycle
Included: Rain poncho
Included: Digital street art map with the locations of the murals of Tirana
Included: Travel Tips & recommendations
Included: Local English or Czech-speaking guide

Not included

Not included: Meals: or coffe/drinks if any (optional)
Not included: Entrance fees if any (optional)

Itinerary

Skanderbeg Square

15 min

Skanderbeg Square is the main square of Tirana. It is the biggest square in Albania. Lots of the landmarks we will see during the walking tour are located there.
Xhamia Et'hem Bej

15 min

The Et'hem Bey mosque is probably the oldest still standing mosque of Tirana. I has been built during the Ottoman period. What makes this mosque unique is it's painting and decorations. It is maybe the only mosque in the world to contain Venetian paintings.
Independence Monument

15 min

This is a monument located near the city center that was intended to glorify the people who poured effort and blood in order for us Albanians to be able to live in a free country.
Enver Hoxha Pyramid

15 min

The pyramid has a very controversial history. It was originally built to serve as a mausoleum for burying the former dictator of Albania Enver Hoxha. But luckily it was never used as such. Today it is a great attraction of the city.
Postbllok - Checkpoint Monument

15 min

This is a very cool artistic way a local artist used to present to the public the horrors of the communist regime.
Blloku

15 min

Blloku was and still is the most important district of Tirana. It has been a part of the city where were located the residences and villas of the political elite of the communist regime.
Grand Park (Parku i Madh)

20 min

This is the biggest park of the city of Tirana and it is otherwise called the lungs of Tirana. It is a great place to enjoy the nature.
Fortress of Justinian

15 min

This is the oldest castle of Tirana. Beside being an historical site, the insides of it contain luxurious bars, restaurants, souvenir shops and more.
Great mosque of Tirana

15 min

This is the newest and the biggest Mosque in Tirana and in the whole Balkans.
Tanners' Bridge

10 min

This is a old Ottoman period stone bridge that has lost is function but still is a very attractive historical site to visit.
Pazari i Ri

15 min

The new bazaar has been turned in one of the biggest attractions of Tirana the last two decades. It is a good place to by some food or souvenirs, or even local hand-made products.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet at the statute of Skanderbeg at the Skanderbeg square (the main square of Tirana located at the city center). The guide holds an Albanian (red and black) flag in the hand. This is how you will recognize him.

End point

We meet at the statute of Skanderbeg at the Skanderbeg square (the main square of Tirana located at the city center). The guide holds an Albanian (red and black) flag in the hand. This is how you will recognize him.

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.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We have bikes available in different sizes to suit riders of different heights
We have both female bikes (mid-step / mixte frames) and male bikes (step-over / high-step frames).
Not recommended for people that do not feel comfortable riding a bike.