Tirana Full Day Private Tour - Albanian Capital City at 360°

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Skanderbeg Square

  This is where the tour starts. Here the travelers will hear about the history of Tirana, and the history of the buildings around the square. The Opera House, the Clock Tower, National History Museum, the Municipality of Tirana, the National Bank, the National Puppets Theater, Ministry Buildings, etc.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Xhamia Et'hem Bej

  This is the only remaining mosque from the 19 century in Tirana. Beautifully decorated it is a gem of architecture and art in the heart of Tirana.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Pazari i Ri

  The New Bazaar is a lively area with a fruit and vegetable market, meat and fish market as well as many cafes and restaurants. Much preferred to the local citizens of Tirana it is also one of the main tourist attractions. The tour will continue toward the Tanners Bridge (Ottoman era stone bridge from the 18th century), Namazgjah Mosque (the newest and biggest mosque in Albania) and Parliament Building.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Tirana Castle

  Here we find the Castle of Tirana, National Academy of Sciences (former house of King Zog I), Pedestrian Street, Toptani Shopping Center, Saint Paul Catholic Cathedral.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5

  Café-Museum located inside one of the communist era apartments. Communist era artefacts like old radios, furniture, tools, kitchenware, silverware, cups and glasses are only some of the objects that can be seen. Here the travelers will have coffee, refreshments, or rakia the Albanian famous spirit.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Enver Hoxha Pyramid

  This iconic building was a museum dedicated to the Albanian communist leader(dictator). After the fall of the communist regime in Albania, the building was used as a discotheque, cultural center, radio station, and fair exhibition area. Now, the pyramid has been reconstructed with a modern architecture and will be the largest technological center in the Balkans focusing on Information and digital technology.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Deshmoret E Kombit Boulevard

  This is the main boulevard in Tirana, build in 1930s. Along this boulevard the travelers will see the main government buildings and will learn about the modern history of Tirana and Albania.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  This is the second largest square in the center of Tirana. Here the travelers will get to see the Tirana University Building, Art University, Air Albania Arena, and other iconic and historical buildings. This is the end of the walking and the tour will continue with the vehicle.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Bunk'Art 1

  BUNK'ART 1, is a video museum exhibition situated inside the atomic bunker of the dictator Enver Hoxha, on the outskirts of Tirana. It was opened for the public in 2014. The museum covers the period of world war 2 and communist Albania.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 10
  Petrela Castle

  Moreover, we will drive around the city and suburban areas where we will find old castles, beautiful landscape, vibrant new quarters that make Tirana unique. The guide will introduce and interpret the history, traditions, customs, modern life, architecture, and street art while answering your questions.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 11
  Tirana

  Lunch will be organized in a high rated traditional restaurant situated in suburbs of Tirana.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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