Tirana Walking Tour (Min 3 Pax)
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
For 3 hours we will wander in Tirana's main neighborhoods talking about its history from Romans, Ottomans, Communism time, and present. We will walk on the Main Square talking about the foundation of Tirana and the buildings surrounding it. Then will pass at Toptani area, King's Zog old castle, and the prince residence. Will continue to Main Boulevard and will pass by the Pyramid, Prime Ministry, Parliament Offices, Presidency, University, etc. Our tour will end up with a visit at ex-Blloku, which was once the communist leaders' residence quartier closed from the public eye, Hoxha's house is still there and we can see from outside. This tour can be shared with travelers from other Free Walking Tour platforms.
Inclusions
What's included
- Licensed Guide
What's not
- Everything else that is not mentioned at the Inclusion section.
- Gratuities
Itinerary
We will visit the Et'hem Bey Mosque, the oldest building in Tirana and one of its symbols, explain its history, and look at its beautiful decorations. Nearby is the Clock Tower another symbol of old Tirana and once the tallest building. We will then explain the other historical building like the National Bank of Albania, the National Museum, Hotel Tirana, the Palace of Culture, Tirana Municipality, etc.
We will pass by the Bunk Art 2 museum about Communist Atrocities, the Castle of Toptani, and the prince Zogu Residence, will pass by the House of Parliament and the new Mosque, the biggest in the Balkans, still under construction.
We will have a long walk on the Main Boulevard of Tirana and will pass by the Pyramid, the Dictator Hoxha's Museum after his death, Prime Ministry, Presidency, Parliament Offices, University, Academy of Arts, National Stadium, and much more.
Ex-Blloku was the residence area of the communist leaders, which was completely closed to normal citizens to step in it. We will pass by Hoxha's house during all the time he was ruling Communist Albania. You will listen and feel what this area meant for us during the communist time and it has become today, the most vibrant and impressive place to be in Tirana.
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
- Scanderbeg Square, "Park Europa" I will be on the back side of the Scanderbeg Monument (The Men on the Horse). There are some places to sit and trees to protect you from the sunshine.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Albania My Way
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Tirana
- Its from-price is 35% below the median of the 988 experiences we list in Tirana.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 278 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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