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- English
- Italian
This is not just another food tour — it’s a personal journey through Tirana’s living culinary history with Eden, your local guide.
In 5 carefully chosen stops, you’ll taste authentic Albanian flavors while discovering the stories behind them: traditional street food, a real rakia tasting with a small producer, famous local qofte in a hidden restaurant, a historic dessert place over 100 years old, and a rooftop cocktail bar using Albanian rakia and wine.
What truly makes it special is the intimate, small-group experience with flexible pacing and Eden’s personal storytelling.
You won’t just eat — you’ll understand the culture, traditions, and soul of Albanian cuisine. Real, authentic, and unforgettable.
Example Menu
Starter
Tirana Street Food Tasting with Eden
Traditional Street Food – Fresh Buke e Gjathe, savory pastries, sausages & Albanian wine.
Main
Traditional Raki Tasting with Eden
Authentic Rakia Tasting with a small producer – stories and different local rakia varieties
Main
The famus Kërnacka Korçe and beer
Famous Albanian Kernacka (meatballs) with fresh salad, bread & local beer
Dessert
Historic Desserts
Traditional baklava, tollumba and old-school Albanian sweets from a 100+ year old shop.
Dessert
Famous Albanian cocktails
Famous Albanian cocktails made with local rakia and wine
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet all together at the opera House, just below the Albanian flag .
What to expect
This is not just another food tour — it’s a delicious walk through time.
Over five carefully chosen stops, you’ll taste the real flavors of Albania:
Traditional street food — fresh byrek, grilled sausages, and local specialties
A proper rakia tasting with stories from a small producer
Famous Albanian qofte (meatballs) in a hidden local restaurant
A historic dessert place serving traditional sweets that have delighted Tirana for over a century
A beautiful cocktail bar where they craft drinks using local rakia and Albanian wines
Along the way, I’ll share the stories behind the dishes — from Ottoman times to the communist period and today’s living traditions. Small groups only, relaxed pace, and plenty of time for questions and good conversations.
If you love food, wine, and authentic local experiences, this tour is for you.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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