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What sets this tour apart is the way the story is told. It’s not just about communism as a system, but about how it felt to live it. I share real stories of fear, silence, and survival, told through everyday life and not rehearsed facts. My goal is to share this story leaving the trevelers not only informed, but emotionally connected with a deeper understanding of Albania and its people.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In Front of the National Museum at Skanderbeg Square Look for our guide in front of the National Historical Museum, the building with a large mosaic on its facade. Easily accessible by foot, taxi, or bus. Just look for the Skanderbeg statue and follow the signs to the museum.
We’ll end the tour at Komiteti Kafe Museum over a drink and friendly conversation.
Itinerary
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1Skanderbeg Square
Under communism, this vast square was designed not for freedom, but for control,a stage where ideology replaced individuality and citizens gathered under watchful eyes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Bank of Albania
Behind this monumental fasade, the regime controlled savings, wages, and currency, creating an illusion of economic stability while isolating Albanians from the outside world.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3House of leaves
This unassuming building housed the secret police operations that monitored conversations, friendships, and thoughts, turning fear into a daily survival strategy.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Blloku
The "Former Central Committee Area," often referred to as Blloku (The Block), is a neighborhood in Tirana, Albania, located adjacent to the Lana River. During the communist era (1944–1991), this area was restricted to the general public and served as the residential, working, and administrative headquarters for the high-ranking officials of the Labor Party of Albania.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Postbllok - Checkpoint Monument
The Postbllok Memorial (Checkpoint) in Tirana, Albania, is a public art installation commemorating the victims of the country's communist regime. Inaugurated in 2013, it features a bunker, Spaç prison girders, and a piece of the Berlin Wall, symbolizing isolation, labor camp suffering, and the downfall of dictatorship.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Enver Hoxha Pyramid
Originally built as a museum for Enver Hoxha, the Pyramid symbolizes how propaganda tried to immortalize power and how society later dismantled that narrative.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Komiteti - Kafe Muzeum is a unique, popular cafe and museum in Tirana, Albania, dedicated to preserving and showcasing Albanian heritage and artifacts from the communist era (1944–1990). It serves as a cozy coffee house, bar, and museum, featuring over 3,000 authentic, curated items such as radios, telephones, and, and ,within its decor.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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