Communist Tirana Walking Tour: Explore the History and Architecture with a Local Guide

Unveiling Tirana’s Red Legacy: Guided walk delves into Enver Hoxha’s rule, exploring iconic communist landmarks & architecture. Hear firsthand stories of life under the regime, Albania’s unique atheist history, & communist ideology’s rise & fall.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tirana Free Tour - This is our meeting point for this tour

  • Skanderbeg Square - We see the main square of the city

  • House of Leaves - We will see the house of leaves from outside

  • Blloku - We will walk in Blloku area

  • Sheshi Nënë Tereza - We will walk at mother Tereza Square

  • Komiteti Bar - Tiranë - Short stop for a drink

  • Enver Hoxha Pyramid - Stop by the pyrimad

What's Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
Location
Tirana Free Tour
Sheshi Skënderbej
At the steps of the Opera house. Our guide will wait under the 'OPERA' sign.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Arwa_a
Jul 15, 2024
Very insightful tour - The tour gives an insight about the history of Albania which might not be accessible online, we will definitely see Tirana after the tour. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and helpful ( special thanks for him). Highly recommended
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James_w
Apr 17, 2024
For a group of history buffs, it was very interesting! - It was a very enjoyable walk. Lots of Albanian history. And wonderful insights to the communist times.
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Johannes
Apr 13, 2024
Very interesting tour through Tirana - Very informative and interesting walking tour through Tirana. Our guide was very competent and was able to answer all of the tour guests' questions comprehensively. The visit to the traditional café at the end rounded off the activity perfectly.
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Travelmonkey016
Aug 20, 2023
Highly recommend - This is the firt time we took a free tour. We was a little skeptical about it. We ended up very happy. Our tour guide gave us plenty of information about Tirana history. 3000 yrs of history into 2 hours walk. I highly recommend you to take one. I really like to fact that tips or comoensation is not required or pressured. It totally depends on your satisfaction and economic ability. Our tour guide worked hard and deserved a fair appreciation. Things you should prepare if you take a tour in Summer: Comfortable clothes and shoes Hat Sunglasses Plenty of water Sunscreen And, an open minded. You will be surprised.
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James_k
Jun 18, 2023
Excellent guide, shared... - Excellent guide, shared his experiences growing up under communism. Highly recommend taking this tour.
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Travelcharm
Apr 30, 2023
Excellent - Excellent!! Well done and really liked Eddie. He was exceptional guide and gave a very historical tour that helped us understand. Wonderful tour about a most difficult time.
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Cstocker
Apr 15, 2023
Very informative and laid-back tour - It was a very easy walking tour of Tirana. Also gives you the history of Albania without feeling like you are in a history class. Nice break for coffee/tea included!
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Thorvaldn2017
Apr 8, 2023
Great Tour - The tour guide was really knowledgeable, smart and the tour was really informative and interesting. Totally recommended!
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Michaelts1185tz
Feb 28, 2023
Remarkable - Truly amazing experience. I would 1000% recommend to anyone visiting Tirana or Albania in general. I came to the city for one week to expand my cultural education, and boy did I make the right choice in this tour. I saw things in the city that I would never have even noticed. I was shown a café with a historical part of its own. I was recommended a book which I am now sat reading. I was brought through a bunker and talked through the history of the communist period and stories from someone who lived it. I had a discussion about Albanian culture and no question was a bad one. All answered with kindness, honesty and an incredible intellect. My only negative is that now I’ve done it, I can’t experience those “wow” moments again! Do it! Sign up! You will not regret it!
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Subulahsan
Feb 6, 2023
Excellent and highly recommended - Eri was simply fantastic. This tour is a must do on a short trip to Albania. We learnt so much about the country's history but Eri brought it to life with personal stories and anecdotes. He took his time talking us through everything and at no point did the tour feel rushed. Highly highly recommended.
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