Tirana Cultural Tour: History and Art Exploration

Discover Tirana’s rich history and art on a cultural tour, featuring Skanderbeg Square, Et’hem Bey Mosque, and the House of Leaves museum.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Skanderbeg Square - Begin your sightseeing at Skanderbeg Square, the heart of Tirana. Named after the Albanian national hero Gjergj Kastrioti, known as Skanderbeg, this large plaza features the Skanderbeg Statue at its center. Surrounding the square are notable landmarks such as the Opera & Ballet Theater, the National Library, and various…
What's Included
  • Museum tickets
  • Landing and/or facility fees
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating cultural journey through Tirana, where history and art converge. Our tour begins at Skanderbeg Square, the heart of the city, featuring a grand statue of Albania’s national hero and surrounded by stunning neo-Renaissance architecture. From there, we visit the Et’hem Bey Mosque, a serene haven renowned for its intricate frescoes…

Location
Skanderbeg Square
Go to the Carousel which is located nearby center of Skanderbeg square and very close to the albanian National Bank
Cancellation Policy

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

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Supermila1968
Sep 5, 2024
HOUSE OF THE LEAVES IN TIRANA - The building known as the House of Leaves (so named because of the climbing plants that covered its facade) has now become the Museum of Secret Surveillance. Opened on May 23, 2017, it is the newest museum in Albania and certainly the most intriguing one that seeks to tell young generations and foreigners about one of the darkest periods in the country's history. Located in the center of Tirana, opposite the Orthodox Cathedral and near the National Bank, the building, which temporarily housed the Gestapo during the occupation of World War II, was the Central Directorate of the Secret Service from 1944 to 1991. Like the history of Albania itself under communist dictatorship, which was established at the end of World War II and continued for almost half a century, the House of Leaves was also covered for a long time by all sorts of legends including the unknown, the mystery. By opening the doors of this house, presenting the activities that were conducted there and many other related things, this museum will simultaneously reveal aspects of Albanian society under the conditions of a regime that aimed at total control over the bodies and souls of men. Wiretaps, controls, espionage... leading to arrests, internments, torture, severe penalties for so many innocent people. This museum is dedicated to them... Conceived in 9 sections, the House of Leaves consists of 31 rooms that are connected coherently with each other and each of them has a specific function.
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From $54
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).