Guided Tour of Tirana History Culture and Life in French

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Discover the city of Tirana, with a passionate French-speaking guide, ready to share his knowledge and experience.
History, culture, architectural evolutions, Albanian communism, and relations with religions are on the agenda.
You are going to experience a journey that will allow you to know Albania, a country entirely closed off for 45 years under a communist regime.
All subjects are addressed, all questions are welcome.
Come in large numbers and do not hesitate to chat with your guides.

What's Included

Visits inside the Orthodox cathedral, Catholic, the Grand Mosque, the Pyramid, free
Visits inside the museums are not included

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Skanderbeg Statue

Meet next to the Skenderbej statue, central square of Tirana.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Skanderbeg Square

    Visit to Skanderbeg Square, history, architecture, evolutions, and influences on the buildings.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Great mosque of Tirana

    Exterior and interior visit of the Great Mosque of Tirana, with explanations on the architecture, construction, religions, and religious communities in Albania.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Exterior and interior visit of the Orthodox Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, in Tirana. Explanations on religions, the relations between different religious communities, the differences between Catholic and Orthodox rites, and religion in communism.

    15 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Visite guidée à Tirana, découvertes, culture et histoire ( en français)

Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

Show more
from per person
Was {{formatPrice(summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount, currency, 2)}}