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- English
What to expect from this tour:
• Discover the history of Albania and Tirana. Learn about daily life in Albania, its demographics, local culture, traditional food, and drinks. Explore the history and architecture of Tirana’s most iconic landmarks.
• Have fun! Tirana Bike Tour offers a more active and engaging way to experience the city.
• Enjoy a bike ride through both urban and natural settings.
• Get insider tips on transportation, local cuisine, cultural do’s and don’ts, and must-see destinations in and around Tirana.
• The ride is not very demanding and is suitable for anyone in normal physical condition.
Who is this tour for:
• Those who want to explore and learn more about Tirana. A bike tour lets you cover more ground than a typical walking tour.
• Bicycle enthusiasts.
• Travelers who want to get the most out of Tirana in the shortest amount of time.
• Nature lovers interested in exploring the green areas around the city.
• Adventurous people looking for a unique experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet at the statute of Skanderbeg at the Skanderbeg square (the main square of Tirana located at the city center). The guide holds an Albanian (red and black) flag in the hand. This is how you will recognize him.
Itinerary
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1Skanderbeg Square
Skanderbeg Square is the main square of Tirana. It is the biggest square in Albania. Lots of the landmarks we will see during the walking tour are located there.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Xhamia Et'hem Bej
The Et'hem Bey mosque is probably the oldest still standing mosque of Tirana. I has been built during the Ottoman period. What makes this mosque unique is it's painting and decorations. It is maybe the only mosque in the world to contain Venetian paintings.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Independence Monument
This is a monument located near the city center that was intended to glorify the people who poured effort and blood in order for us Albanians to be able to live in a free country.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Enver Hoxha Pyramid
The pyramid has a very controversial history. It was originally built to serve as a mausoleum for burying the former dictator of Albania Enver Hoxha. But luckily it was never used as such. Today it is a great attraction of the city.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Postbllok - Checkpoint Monument
This is a very cool artistic way a local artist used to present to the public the horrors of the communist regime.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Blloku
Blloku was and still is the most important district of Tirana. It has been a part of the city where were located the residences and villas of the political elite of the communist regime.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Grand Park (Parku i Madh)
This is the biggest park of the city of Tirana and it is otherwise called the lungs of Tirana. It is a great place to enjoy the nature.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Fortress of Justinian
This is the oldest castle of Tirana. Beside being an historical site, the insides of it contain luxurious bars, restaurants, souvenir shops and more.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Great mosque of Tirana
This is the newest and the biggest Mosque in Tirana and in the whole Balkans.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Tanners' Bridge
This is a old Ottoman period stone bridge that has lost is function but still is a very attractive historical site to visit.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Pazari i Ri
The new bazaar has been turned in one of the biggest attractions of Tirana the last two decades. It is a good place to by some food or souvenirs, or even local hand-made products.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for people that do not feel comfortable riding a bike.
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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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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