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Tirana Walking Tour

1. Tirana Walking Tour

Tirana is the largest city of Albania and has something to offer for everyone. This morning tour starts at 9.30 from the main boulevard at Skenderbeg Square. You will visit the National Theater, Skanderbeg Statue (dedicated to the National Hero), The Historic Museum, Cultural Palace, Et’hem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower and going through the Boulevard you will walk towards 'the Pyramid', built in 1988 as a museum for Enver Hoxha, the dictator of the period. After the tour you will go for a walk in the 'Bllok' area where you will see Enver Hoxha’s villa, the former dictator of Albania. You will enjoy a coffee break in this lively area offering a considerable number of coffee shops, restaurants and shops.

Tirana: City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide

2. Tirana: City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide

Appreciate the beauty of Albanian culture and history on this walking tour of the capital city of Tirana. Learn about the different periods that the ancient Albanian people went through. Get a close look at how fast the city has changed after the fall of the dictatorship. Explore all that Tirana has a lot to offer. Walk around the city, visiting the main monuments, buildings, and points of interest. Follow your guide to the National Historical Museum, Ethem Beu Mosque, Kulla e Sahatit, Tirana Castle, and Bunk’Art Museum. Learn about the history of each monument on the way from your expert guide. Ask your guide for other recommendations. Get insider tips on the city's nightlife and the most iconic spots.

Tour of Shkodër

3. Tour of Shkodër

Shkodra is a pretty city full of light and things to do, including cafes, shops and beautiful sights on each corner. We will visit wUra e Mesit (the middle bridge), a bridge located in the village of Mes, on the Kir river, about five kilometers north-east of Shkoder. This bridge connects the city with the ancient site of Drisht, which preserves important testimonies of Roman and medieval architecture. Our tour culminates with a visit to the legendary Rozafa Castle, whose original core was raised by the Illyrians in the 4th century BC. Subsequently, the fortress was enlarged during the Middle Ages and the Venetian period (1396-1478). Here we have the opportunity to see Shkodra, its lake and mountains from a unique vantage point.

Green Landscapes and Parks of Tirana - Walking Tour

4. Green Landscapes and Parks of Tirana - Walking Tour

The beautiful city heard of Albania- Tirana invites you for an incredible green journey! Historical monuments, museums, and luxury zones are great and interesting, but Tirana parks and squares are good fun for everyone who is an outside lover! Did you know that the cable car is the longest in the Balkans, and rises more than 800 meters up the mountainside? What a breathtaking view of the city! Why that the capital of Albania once was part of the huge Ottoman Empire? With a professional local guide, you will explore the most beautiful places in the city, Mother Teresa Square, Tirana National Archaeological Museum, and much more. What is the story behind Postbllok? You will be impressed with Grand Park.

Cultural Walking tour in Tirana

5. Cultural Walking tour in Tirana

Albania’s capital Tirana is a great place to visit. It is a city with prehistoric heritage, the history of the Ottoman Empire, and disintegrating soviet-era buildings by the side with brand new projects. What secrets are hidden in the Ex-Dictator Villa with its Albanian Luxury zone? What details can reveal Communism time remains, such as bunkers and spying zones? How is it the related castle of Tirana and of the long Ottoman period in Albania? With the local charismatic guide. Start your cultural tour at the Place of culture, one of the most famous landmarks in the city. Visit the impressive Clock Tower and see the beautiful Et'hem Bey Mosque. Continue to the Unknown Soldier Statue and immerse yourself in the past at the House of Leaves Museum.

Historic Corners of Tirana - Guided Walking Tour

6. Historic Corners of Tirana - Guided Walking Tour

Bond with a vibrant atmosphere as you hear intriguing stories about the rich heritage, long history and captivating culture of Albania's largest city. Start the journey from historic Skanderbeg Square and learn how monumental the Skanderbeg Statue is for the citizens of Albania. Become familiar with the national hero of Albania and the turbulent medieval times of the country. Discover the religious heritage of Tirana as you witness a unique mosque situated in the city’s central area. Find out what implications and events during the communist era relate to this monument and learn how citizens of Tirana used to live in the past. Witness a monument to one of Tirana’s rulers and learn how the Ottomans influenced the city in the past. Stroll the vibrant, urban area of the city and witness one of the most captivating monuments, an Old Villa which belongs to the Albanian famous painter, Sali Shijaku.

Tirana: Romantic Themed Guided Walking Tour

7. Tirana: Romantic Themed Guided Walking Tour

Take a romantic themed tour around Tirana, perfect for all the romantics of the world. Visit the most romantic and picturesque places in Tirana alongside a professional local guide. Learn the romantic legends of the city. As you explore, discover the historic love stories hidden in the streets, buildings, and parks of the city, from heartbreaking and tragic to the hilarious and spicy. Visit the “Lover’s Grave” and hear the legend behind the monument. Then, learn the tragic love story of Faqebardhi and his lover, Bukuria, and why the couple is so famous in Albania. Get an insider look at the best places to have a date in the city and where to take the loveliest photos.

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What people are saying about Tirana

First time in Tirana and great guide as a starter at the beginning. I feel very satisfied about Aron's guiding idea and flexibility to adjust in real-time to individual requests of mine and my partner about what we would like to experience in these 3 hours in the capital. Very well educated and talented young journalist who gave us a great image about complexity of Albania and current problem spots. I highly recommend this person.

This tour is a MUST if you arrive in Tirana. The guide was knowledgable about many topics and it felt as if it was customized to me and my questions. I couldn't recommend this tour enough. Travel from the past to the present and get a terrific overview of all things Albania. Don't hesitate to book this!

Tour in Italian, very interesting, very good and nice guide. I recommend it because in addition to historical facts, you have the opportunity to learn about the culture, curiosities and way of life of the place, also discussing more current issues. It was truly an educational and enjoyable experience!

Amazing experience ! Ilir was extremely knowledgeable, sympathic, adaptive. He took the time to explain me everything and had answers to all my questions. I couldn’t recommand more !

A great City tour to see it all best of Tirana in half a day