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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 the oppressive regime.
- Blloku - Next, visit 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.
- Shtepia Partise Enver Hoxha - 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
- Museum of Secret Surveillance - 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 - Continue the tour 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 hosts a mix of religious communities, primarily 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 exceptional 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 history and culture.
- Pyramid of Tirana - Conclude the tour at the Pyramid of Tirana.
- Rinia Park - Park Rinia

What's Included
- Local companion
- Local companion
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
Please meet your guide at the address below:
Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit
Twin Towers, Tower 2, Tirana
The Twin Towers are located directly opposite to the Pyramids of Tirana, please wait by the Amo sushi restaurant outside on ground floor where we will be waiting for you.
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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(29 Ratings)
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Jay_s
Sep 12, 2025
Incredible tour - Our tour guide, Markel, was fantastic! We learned so much fascinating history of Tirana and all of Albania. Such an incredible tour. I highly recommend it!
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Ifuekoa2023
Sep 1, 2025
Totally worth it!!! - The tour was very informative and enlightening. Thanks to Brikena who made it interesting and shared a lot of wonderful stories, we got to learn about the history and culture of Albania. I highly recommend!
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Carolinecarrots
Aug 29, 2025
Highly recommended - Markel is the perfect guide: friendly, flexible and knowledgeable. He is open for chat and questions too.
Ask about his food tours!
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Caroline_e
Aug 29, 2025
Highly recommended - Markel was an excellent guide: friendly, flexible, knowledgeable and open to chat and questions.
A perfect duration for this tour in the heat: 2 hours.
Ask about his food tours too!
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Lidiasm4020nj
Aug 4, 2025
Tirana City Tour with Gjergij 🙂 - Hi, it was a great tour, we enjoyed it a lot. Gjergij is great, very passionate about Tirana and Albania culture. He explained everything in a very clear and easy way to understand. Thank you! It was a great pleasure to spend time with him
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美芃
Jul 20, 2025
A good trip. - Very good trip, happy to be part of this event, Ervis led this event with great patience and kindness, five positive reviews! Also help with photos and videos, both photographers and guides, nice!
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Nora_t
Jul 19, 2025
Slow and thoughtful way... - Slow and thoughtful way to learn about the city and what it is like living in Albania . Saw all the main sights with great commentary. The tour goes beyond that though….
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Meltemakara
Jul 11, 2025
The Tour was so joyful - With Ervis ee had the opportunity learn more about Albania and Tirana. We walked almost 3 hours together and he gave us so much information about Enver Hoca, the buildings, politics, the main points where all tourists must see at least once. So we liked his host very very much. He was also kind laughing guy. It was nice, thank you lot.
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Glynd247
Jul 11, 2025
Truly great walking tour in Tirana - We met our guide Merkel bang on time at the allotted meeting point. There were only him and the two of us. we stopped nearby at the Bunker and Berlin War Memorial for a full history of Albania over its many torrid years. we walked for over two hours and saw various central city sites. The tour was absolutely brilliant and we learnt so much our guide Merkel was an excellent host.
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Wander53046467184
Jul 5, 2025
Highly recommended - Super nice guide,Brikena, who gave a lot of explanation and no question was too much for her. Nice walk along some of the sights of Tirana.
A total of about 2 hours walked and especially learned a lot.
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