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Free tour

Free tour of the main attractions of Tirana

4.77
Good (103 ratings)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: German and English
Guru: Ronald
PRO
Registered on 04 February 2023
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I'm Ronald Bani, from Albania. I studied German and English language at the University of Tirana Albania. Thank you for visiting my country!
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to Tirana!

This free tour includes the main landmarks of communist history in the city of Tirana and compared to the post-communist era.

During the 2-hour free tour, you will learn about the theory of communism and the history of communism in Albania.
This tour also provides an interesting first hand account of life before and after the Iron Curtain and helps to understand the local way of life and not just see the city from a tourist's point of view. The undercover stories reveal interesting facts about travel, housing, education, the media, propaganda, sports, health care, religion, and the economy under communism and compared to the post-communist era.
The tour gives a clear picture of how the Albanian people feel about their communist history today.

  • Tirana Castle and Murat Toptani pedestrian
  • Albanian Academy of Sciences.
  • Parliament of Albania.
  • The Great Mosque (Namazgah) of Tirana
  • Tanner Bridge.
  • St. Paul's Catholic Cathedral
  • The Pyramid.
  • Youth park and monument to the 100 years of the Independence of Albania
  • The Prime Minister's office.
  • The Presidency of the Popular Assembly.
  • Checkpoint memorials.
  • The Presidency.
  • Mother Teresa Square, Polytechnic University of Tirana, University of the Arts.
  • Italy Square.
  • Apple zone, Mehmet Enver Hoxha, former dictator Villa.
  • The Resurrection of Christ, Orthodox Cathedral.
  • House of leaves (Museum of Secret Surveillance).
  • National Bank of Albania.
  • National Historical Museum.
  • Palace of Culture.
  • The Et'hem Bey Mosque.
  • The Clock Tower.
  • The Municipality building.
  • Bunkart 2 (Former secret anti-nuclear tunnel).
  • Sarajet (palaces) of the Toptani family.



Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
8RGC+JV6, Shëtitorja Murat Toptani, Tiranë, Albania
The entrance to the castle of Tirana *(Kalaja e Tiranes. Calle Pedonale before Toptani Shopping Center, Badge with text Universal Trip with red ribbon.
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Outside visit
Tirana Castle
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Outside visit
Academy of Sciences of Albania
3
Outside visit
Parlamenti
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour Reviews

4.77
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Professionalism
4.73
Fun
4.74
Expression
4.64
Quality
4.69
Route
4.82

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 100 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum Attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour requires payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.

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