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Tirana Walking Tour: Explore Albanian History & Heritage

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Tirana

The Tirana on-foot expedition offers an experience of a city brimming with perpetual vigor! You’ll learn about one of the oldest civilizations in Europe. Our tour guide will lead you to some of the crucial markers of Albanian history & legacy.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Et`hem Bey Mosque - Et’hem Bey Mosque is located right next to your meeting point. You will have up to 5 minutes for the guide to quickly give you a historical background. - Clock Tower - Clock Tower is right next to Et’hem Bey Mosque. Tickets for this attraction are not included, but if you wish to go to the top, you can do so after the tour, as it will finish in the same starting point. - Pazari i Ri - Our guide will take you to New Bazaar, the place to experience everything like a local. From local street food, antique shops, fresh fruits and colorful buildings is what you will experience. There is one thing you should know about Albanians – coffee is a way of living. If you ever wondered what can you add in your ‘Things to do in Tiranë’ list, you should consider coffee your number one activity. The coffee culture is responsible for ranking Albania as the second country in the world with the highest number of coffee shops per inhabitant. You can grab a freshly made coffee and be ready for the day! - Rruga Murat Toptani - Tirana is a mashup of old and new with a pleasant chaotic vibe. Not far from the New Bazaar within a 5 minute walk, you will face the Castle of Tirana now open to visitors as the newest public space. You will have a chance to buy some of the best albanian souvenirs inside the Castle. - Blloku - Our guide will walk you up to Bllok area, previously an exclusive neighborhood for the leaders of the communist regime. Bllok is now a lively area offering a considerable number of bars, restaurants and shops. - Enver Hoxha Pyramid - On your way to the little “Soho” of Tirana ( Bllok), you will walk towards the Pyramid’, built in 1988 as a museum for Enver Hoxha, the dictator of the period (The Pyramid is currently under construction, therefore you may not be able to have a closer look) - Muzeu Historik Kombetar - If you are keen to know the turbulent history of the Albanians, this is the place to visit. The National History Museum is the most important museum in Albania and contains a well-documented history of the country. The tickets cost around 5$ per adult. Our guide can help you purchase the tickets.

What's Included

Professional Guide in your preferred language

What's Not Included

Tea and coffee
Gratuities
National Museum Ticket - 5 Eur/adult

Location

Opera & Ballet Theatre

Sheshi Skënderbej

Right next to the mosque, facing the square you will find our guide. Look for the sign Kalemi Travel. You will also be provided with a WhatsApp number prior to departure, in order to have it easy to find the guide.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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