Private Heritage Walk in Historic Tirana
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! A plethora of surprises, unique heritage, authentic stories, and fascinating sites are only part of what Tirana offers. By taking on a two-hour-long walking tour, become familiar with the city’s turbulent history, discover how resilient its locals are and witness unique sites coupled with intriguing storytelling. Start your tour from Albania’s largest museum where decades and centuries of fascinating history are proudly exhibited. Explore one of the largest Orthodox Churches in the Balkans and become familiar with the interreligious development of Albania throughout different eras. Step into the unpredictable communist times of Albania by witnessing „Bunk’Art 2“ situated in the central area of Tirana and learn about hardships from Tirana’s past. Explore a historic castle from the 13th century and end your journey at the centuries-old Tanners Bridge.
Inclusions
What's included
- Tour Guide
What's not
- National History Museum Tirana Admission Fees
- "Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral" Admission Fees
- Bunk'Art 2 Admission Fees
- Tirana Castle Admission Fees
Itinerary
The National History Museum is the biggest Museum in Albania it contains a well-documented history of the country and it is the most essential museum in Albania.
The Resurrection Cathedral is considered among the biggest Orthodox Churches in the Balkan Peninsula. It is situated in the middle of the city and is beautiful on the inside as its incredible facades on the outside.
The Bunk'Art 2 is to be found precisely in the city center of Tirana. You will find out about the Albanian military existence and the communist era.
Built in the 13 century, it's located in the city's heart. The castle is also recognized as the same as the Fortress of Justinian and it is where the major east-west and north-south roads cross.
The Bridge provides historic insights into how the city looked and developed over the last 300 years.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- In front of the National History Museum Tirana
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- US LLC – Local Tours in Albania
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Tirana
- Its from-price is 98% above the median of the 988 experiences we list in Tirana.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 540 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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