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Tirana Tour: Museums, History & Architecture
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Tirana
Tirana showcases a mix of museums, historical places and a blend of Ottoman, Italian, and communist architectural styles.
Tirana showcases a mix of museums, historical places and a blend of Ottoman, Italian, and communist architectural styles.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Choose Balkans - Albania Tour Operator - Begin the adventure by exploring Tirana, the capital city of Albania. Meet the local guide at the office in Tirana.
- Postbllok - Checkpoint Monument - The first stop is Postblloku (Checkpoint), a poignant memorial to Albania’s era of communist isolation. Situated on the main boulevard across from the…
- Choose Balkans - Albania Tour Operator - Begin the adventure by exploring Tirana, the capital city of Albania. Meet the local guide at the office in Tirana.
- Postbllok - Checkpoint Monument - The first stop is Postblloku (Checkpoint), a poignant memorial to Albania’s era of communist isolation. Situated on the main boulevard across from the government building, this site pays tribute to the political prisoners who endured under the oppressive regime.
- Blloku - Next, proceed to the vibrant and colorful Blloku Neighborhood. Once a restricted area for the Albanian politburo, Blloku is now one of Tirana’s most lively areas, filled with cafes, boutiques, and colorful street art.
- Enver Hoxha’s Former Residence - While in Blloku, pass by the residence of Albania’s communist leader, Enver Hoxha.
- Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral - Katedralja Ortodokse “Ngjallja e Krishtit”, Rruga Ibrahim Rugov
- House of Leaves - House of Leaves, Tirana, Albania
- Skanderbeg Square - Walk towards Skanderbeg Square, named after the Albanian national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu. The main square is surrounded by the National Museum, the Bank of Albania, the Theatre of Opera, Skanderbeg Statue, Ethem Beu Mosque, and stylish bars.
- Clock Tower - Clock Tower, Tirana, Albania
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Et`hem Bey Mosque - Et’hem Bej Mosque
- Fortress of Justinian - The tour continues towards Tirana Castle, located in the city center. The castle is now a pedestrian street where modernity and tradition blend seamlessly, creating one of the most elegant areas of modern Tirana.
- Great Mosque of Tirana - Did you know that Albania is home to a diverse mix of religious communities, including Muslims (both Sunni and Bektashi), Orthodox Christians, and Catholics? From the Ottoman Empire to the Communist era and into the present day, Albania has shown an extraordinary ability to embrace diversity. Learn more about Albania’s religious landscape while passing by Namazgah Mosque (the largest in the Balkans), the Orthodox Cathedral, and Catholic St. Paul’s Cathedral. This marks the end of the tour through Tirana’s rich history and culture.
- Pyramid of Tirana - Conclude the tour at the Pyramid of Tirana.
- Rinia Park - Park Rinia

What's Included
- Local companion guide
- Entry tickets to sites included in the tour
- Local companion guide
- Entry tickets to sites included in the tour
What's Not Included
- Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
- Souvenirs, Personal spending
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
- Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
- Souvenirs, Personal spending
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Additional Information
- Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.
- Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.
Location
Choose Balkans - Albania Tour Operator
Rruga Reshit Çollaku
Meet with your local companion at our office in Tirana, in front of Piramid of Tirana, Twin Towers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Charles_g
Oct 21, 2024
Excellent Walking Tour - My guide’s depth and range of knowledge was terrific. The conversation we had was truly enjoyable as well as educational. I learned so much about Tirana and Albania’s history and current circumstances.
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H261filisas
Sep 29, 2024
Top notch experience walking around Tirana - We had the best time with Brikena! The walking tour felt very personalized and customized based on what we were interested in. She took us to a local coffee shop and later toured what felt like the whole city of Tirana and we got the full flavor of the eclectic, complicated and still very recent history of Tirana and Albania. We were a inquisitive bunch and probably overwhelmed her with questions but she still managed to answer anything and everything. She mixed factual history with personal stories to make the experience rich and engaging, making unique pit stops along the way. I really enjoyed this experience and would highly recommend Brikena as a tour guide again and again! 5 FULL stars from me!
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John
Dec 4, 2023
Touring history and life in Tirana - Brikena was a truly wonderful guide. Informative with great pacing and interactive with us throughout the tour. She shared her insights based on her life here and shared her love of Albania’s history and growth.
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Stanislavm731
Mar 18, 2023
Great summary of Tirana with a friendly and knowledgable guide - Great overview of Tirana - getting to know about the history and today's state of events in Albania in general as well as in Tirana. Very friendly and knowledgable guide.
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