Tirana City Tour
Tirana, Albania

Tirana City Tour

Outdoor Activity
★★★★★ 5.0 · 4 reviews
Duration
Half Day
Type
Outdoor Activity
Rating
5.0 / 5.0
Cancellation
Free — 24hr

Tirana City Tour

*Tirana tour is unique because you will get acquainted with the history of one of the most interesting capitals of Europe. In this tour you will know all the places you will need during your stay in Tirana, such as Cultural and economic life museums, churches , mosque, markets, restaurants, bars, souvenir shops, places.*Tirana is a special city not only because it combines different cultures that are distinguished in the architecture of the city from the Ottoman, Italian, communist times to modern buildings of recent years. It is interesting because you will learn about communist terror.

Albania was the only communist country in Eastern Europe totally isolated and the only country without churches and mosques. *The hospitality of the people of Tirana is fantastic

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Your Itinerary

A curated journey through the experience

Stop

Skanderbeg Square

At the center of Tirana, Tirana Albania

3. National Historical Museum( Visit of Museum Optional)

30 minutes
Stop

BunkArt 2

Rruga Abdi Toptani, Tirana Albania

BunkArt 2, built inside a bunker dedicated to the history of the communist Albanian army and the daily life of Albanians during the regime's years. There you will learn the persecution of the political opponents by the communist regime. Forms and methods used by the secret police (Sigurimi)to capture them.

1 hour
Stop

Grand Park (Parku i Madh)

Rruga Herman Gmeiner, Tirana 1000 Albania

The Artificial Lake Grand park of Tirana continues to be one of the most popular and frequented spots of the capital city, by tourists and locals alike. There you will pay a visit to the Tomb of the British and American soldiers who were martyred during the Second World War. After a walk you will enjoy a coffee by the lake and enjoy its beauties

1 hour
Stop

Blloku

Tirana Albania

Ish-Blloku (the former Block) known as Blloku is the most famous area, for bars restaurants ,nightclubs, inside which is the house of the former communist dictator Enver Hoxha.

30 minutes
Stop

Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania

Rr. e Kavajes 151, Tirana 1001 Albania

You will visit the The Resurrection Cathedral whic is an Albanian Orthodox church situated in the center of Tirana, Albania. It is considered among the largest Eastern Orthodox churches in the Balkans.

15 minutes
Stop

Saint Paul Cathedral

Bulevardi Zhan d'Ark, Tirana Albania

You will visit Saint Paul Cathedral . The Cathedral was built in late 2001, and is among the newest and largest cathedrals in Tirana. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tiranë - Durrës.

15 minutes
Pass by

Fortress of Justinian

Rr. Murat Toptani, next to Parliament, Tirana Albania

You will have a visit to the Fortress of Justinian or simply known as Tirana Castle is a castle in Tirana. Its history dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era. The fortress is the place where the main east–west and north–south roads crossed, and formed the heart of Tirana .In the renovations of which today the Toptani Family, who owned it, has erected a modern multifunctional center for visitors during their stay in Tirana.

Stop

Et`hem Bey Mosque

Sheshi Skenderbej, Tirana 1001 Albania

You are going to visit Et’hemBey Mosque is in the center of Tirana, one of the oldest mosques not only in Albania, but all over the Ballkan.

20 minutes
Pass by

Clock Tower

Sheshi Skenderbej next to Et`hem Bey Mosque, Tirana Albania

You are going to visit the Clock Tower The Clock Tower is a cultural monument that has shown the time in Tirana since 1822. It stands beside Et'hem Bey mosque, built by the same person.It is 25 m and from there you will see the center of Tirana.

Stop

Muzeu Historik Kombetar

Skenderbej Square Boulevard Zogu I, Tirana 1001 Albania

Taking you from the Bronze Age, to the Communist era, and everything in-between. Located in Skanderbeg square, at the very heart of Tirana

1 hour

Included

  • Professional English speaking guide
  • City Tour of Tirana
  • Entrance tickets to Bunkart 2 Museum
  • Entry/Admission - BunkArt 2

Good to Know

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Tickets & Cancellation

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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