Highlights of Tirana walking tour

Scanderbeg Square, Tirana, Albania, Tirana, Albania
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Overview
Duration
3h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Explore Tirana - one of the most colorful capitals of Europe - on a guided tour in the city center. See examples of Ottoman and Communist-era architecture interweaving with exceptional street art. The tour begins at the Scanderberg Square - named after an important Albanian figure of the 15th century, who successfully resisted Ottoman invasion for 25 years. Here your guide will tell you about the Ottoman Empire and the role of Tirana in its structure. The next stop on the itinerary is Et'hem Bey Mosque - one of the few buildings in typical Turkish style in Tirana. Learn about the difficulties faced by the clergy during communism and how the life of the citizens looked like in these times. Continue on your walk to King Zog’s Palace, National Martyrs Boulevard, and the former residential quarter for Communist party leaders.At the end of the walking tour, you’ll visit the National History Museum to learn about the history of Albanians. This tour will give you a possibility to observe how the city changed over the centuries and which components create its particularity and charm.

What to remember

Important info

  • This activity is suitable for wheelchairs
included
What's included
included-item
Guided walking tour. Live guide. Entrance fee
excluded
What's not included
excluded-items
Food and drinks. Transportation
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Highlights

Discover some of the hidden statues from the Communist era. Visit Et'hem Bey Mosque, the oldest mosque in Tirana. Explore the National History Museum

Operating days

Daily

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Sondor Travel
Meeting Point

Meet your guide in Skanderbeg Square in Tirana.