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This is a day tour which will give you a good idea about Tirana city's history and culture and then a nice ride with Cable Cars to Dajti Plateau.
We will walk for about 3 hours to visit the most important places and buildings in Tirana, explaining its history and culture. We will talk since the Roman times when Tirana was just a passing station, Ottoman times, Communist times and until nowadays where you can still experience each past layer.
The cable car ride is a wonderful experience to go through Tirana from the Sky, climbing to Dajti Plateau, the balcony of Tirana.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Scanderbeg Square, in front of Et'hem Bey Mosque
Itinerary
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1Skanderbeg Square
We will visit the Et'hem Bey Mosque, the oldest building in Tirana and one of its symbols, explain its history, and look at its beautiful decorations. Nearby is the Clock Tower another symbol of old Tirana and once the tallest building. We will then explain the other historical building like the National Bank of Albania, the National Museum, Hotel Tirana, the Palace of Culture, Tirana Municipality, etc.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Rruga Murat Toptani
We will pass by the Bunk Art 2 museum about Communist Atrocities, the Castle of Toptani, and the prince Zogu Residence, will pass by the House of Parliament and the new Mosque, the biggest in the Balkans, still under construction.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3
We will have a long walk on the Main Boulevard of Tirana and will pass by the Pyramid, the Dictator Hoxha's Museum after his death, Prime Ministry, Presidency, Parliament Offices, University, Academy of Arts, National Stadium, and much more.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Blloku
Ex-Blloku was the residence area of the communist leaders, which was completely closed to normal citizens to step in it. We will pass by Hoxha's house during all the time he was ruling Communist Albania. You will listen and feel what this area meant for us during the communist time and it has become today, the most vibrant and impressive place to be in Tirana.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Second part of the day we will head towards Dajti Mountain. We will have a short drive to arrive at the cable car station to climb to the terrace of Dajti, the best place to see Tirana up to the Adriatic Sea from above. The cable car view is the most scenic you can have of Tirana.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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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