Relics of Comunism in Tiranë

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Step back in time and uncover the hidden stories of Albania’s communist era on this fascinating walking tour through Tirana. Join a local expert as we explore the city’s most iconic—and often overlooked—communist landmarks, secret sites, and everyday places that still carry the weight of history.

What's Included

Entrance fees Bunk’art2 and House of leaves
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Skanderbeg Square

Right in front of the Opera and ballet theater. The tour start at 16:00 pm everyday.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Museum of Secret Surveillance

    A unique place, with the secret police equipment that has been used during the comunism regime in Albania. Discovering also the method of spying even in telecommunications.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Bunk'Art 2

    The simbol of communism regime , with the largest number of construction in Albania. With all the images of intellectual people that has been persecuted by government.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Xhamia Et'hem Bej

    Now for the beautiful frescoes inside , with waterfalls, bridges and trees . Builded by Molla Bey and finished by his son.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Enver Hoxha Pyramid

    Constructed by the daughter of the dictator, Pranvera Hoxha with 3 other architects, wich actually has been inaugurated as the museum of ‘Enver Hoxha’. Nowdays it’s been used as an International center of culture.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Tirana

    Villa nr 31 , constructed during the year 1942 with an italian style of architecture, used by the dictator Enver Hoxha as a residence.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    A unique coffee place with a lot of furnitures that has been used during 1960-2000.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • I will contact the guest firstly through the phone (whats app/ since it’s like much more private or small groups up to 6 guests) and secondly I will have a small flag with the ‘T Spot’ logo in front of the opera and ballet’.
Supplied by T SPOT

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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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