Free tour

Insight tour of Tirana

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Tirana

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Koli

Registered on 05 May 2023

Born in Tirana. With thirty years of experience in tourism and an Msc in Geography-History, I have a vast knowledge of my hometown and its stories. I believe I have what it takes to make your experience in Tirana as enjoyable as possible.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Hi everyone and welcome to Tirana!

We start by visiting the highlights around central Scanderbeg Square.

After explaining the buildings, monuments, and stories related to the square we shall head to Unknown Fighter's small square. It is the historic place where Tirana started its life as an urban centre in 1614.
From there, we shall be visiting the old library of Tirana, the villa of the former Italian Embassy, and the Tunner Bridge
After a short visit to the new bazaar of Tirana with some old houses, we shall walk at Marthyr of Nations Boulevard, and our tour will finish at the quarter of " blloku ", the former residence of communist leaders.

The tour lasts around 3 hours with an optional coffee break.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Sheshi Skënderbej, Tirana, Albania

I will be under the statue in Scanderbeg Square.

Outside visit

Et'hem Bej Mosque

Outside visit

Sheshi Skënderbej

Outside visit

The Clock Tower of Tirana

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).