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By Zeit Travel Experiences

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$22 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover Tirana’s communist history with a local expert
    • Visit the Pyramid, Skanderbeg Square and key landmarks
    • Learn insider stories you won’t find in guidebooks
    • Small-group experience for a personal touch
    • German-speaking guide available

Activity location

    • Tirana
    • Tirana, Tirana County, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Stacioni Laprakes, Tiranë, Albania | Meet your guide in front of the National Historical Museum in the main square. Look for a guide holding a sign with the name of the tour: “Tirana City & Communist History Tour”.
    • Tiranë, Qarku i Tiranës, Albania

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Private Tirana Walking Tour with Coffee

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Private guided walking tour of Tirana tailored to your interests. Explore communist history and top landmarks at your own pace. Duration: approx. 3–3.5 hours. Languages: English & German. Private group up to 4 people. Includes a coffee or macchiato/guest.

Price details
AU$129.43 x 1 TravellerAU$129.43
Total
Price is AU$129.43

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local guide ‍
  • Inclusions
    Walking tour through landmarks ‍♂️
  • Inclusions
    Entrance to Orthodox Cathedral, Catholic •Cathedral & Ethem Bey Mosque ️
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Optional souvenirs ️
  • Exclusions
    Tips / service charge
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the meeting point (except if pick-up requested)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Bare feet, Explosive substances, Firework, High-heeled shoes, Nudity, Weapons or sharp objects
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • Explore Tirana through the lens of its communist past and dynamic present on this engaging walking tour.

    Together with a knowledgeable local guide, uncover the stories behind Albania’s most intriguing landmarks. Walk through Skanderbeg Square, see the iconic Pyramid of Tirana, pass by Enver Hoxha’s former residential area, and discover the fascinating world of Bunk’Art.

    This experience is perfect for curious travellers who want to understand how Tirana transformed from one of Europe’s most isolated capitals into the lively city it is today.

    Along the way, enjoy a short local coffee break and get insider tips about the city.

    Duration: 2.5-3 hours
    Meeting point: Skanderbeg Square, in front of the National History Museum
    Pick-up: Available on request from Tirana, Golem and Shkëmbi i Kavajës (contact at least 24h in advance)

    Languages: English, German

    Deutschsprachige Gäste sind herzlich willkommen! Diese Tour ist auch auf Deutsch verfügbar. Entdecken Sie Tirana mit einer erfahrenen lokalen Guide und erhalten Sie spannende Einblicke in die kommunistische Geschichte und das moderne Stadtleben.

Location

Activity location

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    • Tirana
    • Tirana, Tirana County, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Stacioni Laprakes, Tiranë, Albania | Meet your guide in front of the National Historical Museum in the main square. Look for a guide holding a sign with the name of the tour: “Tirana City & Communist History Tour”.
    • Tiranë, Qarku i Tiranës, Albania
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Stacioni Laprakes, Tiranë, Albania | Meet your guide in front of the National Historical Museum in the main square. Look for a guide holding a sign with the name of the tour: “Tirana City & Communist History Tour”.
    • Tiranë, Qarku i Tiranës, Albania
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Stacioni Laprakes, Tiranë, Albania | Meet your guide in front of the National Historical Museum in the main square. Look for a guide holding a sign with the name of the tour: “Tirana City & Communist History Tour”.
    • Tiranë, Qarku i Tiranës, Albania