Discover the Marvels of Tirana Private Walking Tour with a Local

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Xhamia Et'hem Bej

  Closed alongside other houses of worship during the Communist rule of Enver Hoxha, the mosque is well known for its frescoes outside and inside the portico which depict trees, waterfalls and bridges.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Skanderbeg Square

  It has been transformed and overturned as many times as there have been changes at the top: from the neo-rationalist style of King Zog, to the fascist one of Mussolini, up to the communist rigour of Enver Hoxha.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Skanderbeg Statue

  the national hero on horseback who, taken from his family and trained by the Turkish army, later became the greatest opponent of the Ottoman Empire's advance towards Eastern Europe, blocking it for decades.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  With its huge decorative mosaic on the facade, it will take you on a journey into the history of Albania from antiquity to the communist period

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5

  One of the city's most important hotels; built in Soviet style during the communist regime, it was for years the tallest building in the city and was used exclusively to host representatives of foreign delegations and wealthy foreign tourists.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Pazari i Ri

  Literally the new market, an ancient neighborhood renovated and redeveloped at the beginning of 2017 which is becoming the most sought-after attraction in the city

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  A testament to Tirana's 18th-century commercial development, the bridge allowed caravans to pass, carrying agricultural products and livestock from the surrounding areas, which would then be slaughtered and tanned in the city.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  One of the most controversial sites in Tirana. Built in 1988, three years after the death of dictator Enver Hoxha, at the behest of his daughter and architect son-in-law, it was intended to be a sort of mausoleum dedicated to the dictator himself. Instead, it was widely used as a cultural center for concerts and events.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Reja "The Cloud"

  on Bulevard Deshmoret e Kombit and, on the same side of the street, you will find the National Art Gallery with, in the garden, the large installation called “Cloud”, often used for events of various kinds.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Bunk'Art 2

  the government bunker that during the communist regime housed the Ministry of Internal Affairs, today transformed into a museum

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 11
  Rinia Park

  Also known as Youth Park, where you can relax on a colorful bench, perhaps reflecting on what you saw earlier. The park also houses the Taiwan Center, a large complex with a restaurant, bar, and ice cream parlor that's very popular both day and night.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12

  It is the third largest Orthodox church in Europe and is recognizable for its bright colors and lights.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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