Historical Bunkart Tour By Car Including Lunch
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Tour commences with hotel pick up then an in depth look at both BunkArt1 & 2 museums, visit the underground bunkers with over 100 rooms and immerse yourself in the dark side of Albanias past. Learn about the history of the communist rule and the rise of Albania against its enemies. We then head back to Tirana and have included lunch at one of Tirana's top new tourist destinations New Bazaar. All entrance fees are included and your expert local guide. Tour concludes with hotel drop off.
Inclusions
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
- 1 drink with lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission Fees
- Traditional food
Itinerary
We meet in Skanderbeg Square at 10.30am. First is BUNK'ART 2 which reconstructs the history of the Albanian Ministry of Internal Affairs from 1912 to 1991. The museum reveals the secrets of “Sigurimi”, the political police who acted as the harsh persecution weapon for the regime of Enver Hoxha. BUNK'ART 2 is the first major video museum exhibition dedicated to the victims of communist terror.
New Bazaar. The name of the neighborhood stems from the grocery’s marketplace, which is situated in the area. The market offers a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables grown locally in the surrounding areas of Tirana, fish and meat, regional Albanian wine and Raki. Many colorful buildings, restaurants and bakeries are surrounded. After some time at the market we will enjoy a relaxed lunch at a local traditional restaurant. Food is available of a set menu and a beverage of your choice.
A short drive for the city center is the underground five-story bunker of spidery hallways and over 100 rooms. What was once intended to protect Hoxha and his cabinet in the event of a nuclear attack is now a mixed-use art and culture center, preserving an insight into the dark years under Hoxha’s rule. Enjoy your time at leisure to view the inside living quarters and meeting rooms, staged as they would have been at the time, for Hoxha, his officers, and their soldiers. You will see evocative contemporary art, right alongside the stark fallout rooms and photographic displays. Tour ends with hotel drop off
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet in Skanderbeg Square
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 5 travellers
- Operated by
- Inspire ME World Travel
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Tirana
- Its from-price is 46% below the median of the 988 experiences we list in Tirana.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 527 of 988.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tirana
Tirana is Albania's colourful, spirited capital, with painted buildings, Ottoman and Italian landmarks, Cold War bunkers and cafés on every corner.
Skanderbeg Square, a vast open plaza, is the heart of the city, flanked by the Et'hem Bey Mosque with its delicate frescoes, the clock tower and the National History Museum with its giant socialist-era mosaic. Nearby, the Pyramid of Tirana is a striking concrete relic of the communist decades.
Top-ranked sights in Tirana: Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skënderbej), Pyramid of Tirana (Enver Hoxha Pyramid), Et'hem Bey Mosque (Xhamia e Et'hem Beut).
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