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Tirana Free Walking Tour: Highlights and Insights
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Duration
3 hours
Meeting point
Skanderbeg Statue, Skanderbeg Square
Languages
English, Spanish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Discover the energetic spirit and fascinating history of Albania’s vibrant modern capital through the eyes of the friendly and experienced local guide, Józef, whose knowledge and enthusiasm bring Tirana to life, helping visitors to feel connected to the city.
The tour begins in Skanderbeg Square, an expansive plaza that serves as the center for public life. Admire the scenic frescoes adorning the walls of the 18th-century Et'hem Bej Mosque before stepping into the shadow of the historic Clock Tower. Nearby is Bunk'Art 2’, an underground museum that uncovers the intrigue of the Sigurimi, the now-defunct secret police force.
Scale the Pyramid of Tirana, an architectural oddity, and wander the leafy streets of buzzing Blloku, a trendy neighborhood that was once a private community inhabited by the communist elite and the dictator himself. Duck into the cluttered alleyways of the Gucci market to peruse designer dupes before arriving at the New Bazaar, a new pedestrian shopping district.
Explore Tirana Castle, a Byzantine fortress celebrating Albania’s cultural folk heritage, and the Palace of Congresses, a prime example of the brutalist architecture from the Communist era.
The tour begins in Skanderbeg Square, an expansive plaza that serves as the center for public life. Admire the scenic frescoes adorning the walls of the 18th-century Et'hem Bej Mosque before stepping into the shadow of the historic Clock Tower. Nearby is Bunk'Art 2’, an underground museum that uncovers the intrigue of the Sigurimi, the now-defunct secret police force.
Scale the Pyramid of Tirana, an architectural oddity, and wander the leafy streets of buzzing Blloku, a trendy neighborhood that was once a private community inhabited by the communist elite and the dictator himself. Duck into the cluttered alleyways of the Gucci market to peruse designer dupes before arriving at the New Bazaar, a new pedestrian shopping district.
Explore Tirana Castle, a Byzantine fortress celebrating Albania’s cultural folk heritage, and the Palace of Congresses, a prime example of the brutalist architecture from the Communist era.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Pyramid of Tirana
- Kisha Katolike Zemra e Krishtit
- Et'hem Bej Mosque
- New Bazaar
- Bunk'Art 2
- Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral
- blloku
- Tirana Castle
- Enver Hoxha's Former Residence
- Skanderbeg Square
- The Clock Tower of Tirana
- Pallati i Kongreseve
Our Guides
Jozef
On arrival
We will meet in front of the Skanderbeg statue in Skanderbeg Square. I will be standing nearby wearing a tour guide badge. See you there!
Things to note
Entrance tickets are not included.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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