What You Will Do
*Tirana tour is unique because you will get acquainted with the history of one of the most interesting capitals of Europe. In this tour you will know all the places you will need during your stay in Tirana, such as Cultural and economic life museums, churches , mosque, markets, restaurants, bars, souvenir shops, places.
*Tirana is a special city not only because it combines different cultures that are distinguished in the architecture of the city from the Ottoman, Italian, communist times to modern buildings of recent years. It is interesting because you will learn about communist terror. Albania was the only communist country in Eastern Europe totally isolated and the only country without churches and mosques. *The hospitality of the people of Tirana is fantastic
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The guide will meet visitors to Skenderbeg Square next to the Statue
1
Skanderbeg Square
30 minutes
Skanderbeg Square, the heart of the city, one of the places where people meet, walk, relax and enjoy concerts, festivals and events. The Square is named after the national Albanian hero and is one of the biggest squares in Albania. The guide will tell you the story of the main buildings around the square, such as:
1.The Palace of culture; one of the most important cultural buildings, built during the communist era.
2.The Clock Tower of Tirana; a first category cultural monument
3. Et'hem Bey Mosque; located in the center of Tirana, one of the oldest mosques not only in Albania, but all over the Ballkan.
3. National Historical Museum( Visit of Museum Optional)
2
BunkArt 2
1 hour
BunkArt 2, built inside a bunker dedicated to the history of the communist Albanian army and the daily life of Albanians during the regime's years. There you will learn the persecution of the political opponents by the communist regime. Forms and methods used by the secret police (Sigurimi)to capture them.
3
Grand Park (Parku i Madh)
1 hour
The Artificial Lake Grand park of Tirana continues to be one of the most popular and frequented spots of the capital city, by tourists and locals alike. There you will pay a visit to the Tomb of the British and American soldiers who were martyred during the Second World War. After a walk you will enjoy a coffee by the lake and enjoy its beauties
4
Blloku
30 minutes
Ish-Blloku (the former Block) known as Blloku is the most famous area, for bars restaurants ,nightclubs, inside which is the house of the former communist dictator Enver Hoxha.
5
Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania
15 minutes
You will visit the The Resurrection Cathedral whic is an Albanian Orthodox church situated in the center of Tirana, Albania. It is considered among the largest Eastern Orthodox churches in the Balkans.
6
Saint Paul Cathedral
15 minutes
You will visit Saint Paul Cathedral . The Cathedral was built in late 2001, and is among the newest and largest cathedrals in Tirana. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tiranë - Durrës.
7
Fortress of Justinian
You will have a visit to the Fortress of Justinian or simply known as Tirana Castle is a castle in Tirana. Its history dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era. The fortress is the place where the main east–west and north–south roads crossed, and formed the heart of Tirana .In the renovations of which today the Toptani Family, who owned it, has erected a modern multifunctional center for visitors during their stay in Tirana.
8
Et`hem Bey Mosque
20 minutes
You are going to visit Et’hemBey Mosque is in the center of Tirana, one of the oldest mosques not only in Albania, but all over the Ballkan.
9
Clock Tower
You are going to visit the Clock Tower The Clock Tower is a cultural monument that has shown the time in Tirana since 1822. It stands beside Et'hem Bey mosque, built by the same person.It is 25 m and from there you will see the center of Tirana.
10
Muzeu Historik Kombetar
1 hour
Taking you from the Bronze Age, to the Communist era, and everything in-between. Located in Skanderbeg square, at the very heart of Tirana
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