Tirana by locals

5.0
(4 reviews)

1 to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Professional guide
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Personal expenses
Optional activity costs

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Skanderbeg Square

The starting point will be at the National Museum of Tirana

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Skanderbeg Square

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Enver Hoxha Pyramid

    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Museum of Secret Surveillance (Pass 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Blloku

    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.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Polytechnic University of Tirana

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Lost In Albania

Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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