Tirana City Tour with pick up

*Tirana tour is unique because you will get acquainted with the history of one of the most interesting capitals of Europe. In this tour you will know all the places you will need during your stay in Tirana, such as Cultural and economic life museums, churches , mosque, markets, restaurants, bars, souvenir shops, places.
*Tirana is a special city not only because it combines different cultures that are distinguished in the architecture of the city from the Ottoman, Italian, communist times to modern buildings of recent years. It is interesting because you will learn about communist terror. Albania was the only communist country in Eastern Europe totally isolated and the only country without churches and mosques.
*The hospitality of the people of Tirana is fantastic

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Skanderbeg Square, At the center of Tirana, Tirana Albania

Skanderbeg Square, the heart of the city, one of the places where people meet, walk, relax and enjoy concerts, festivals and events. The Square is named after the national Albanian hero and is one of the biggest squares in Albania. The guide will tell you the story of the main buildings around the square, such as:
1.The Palace of culture; one of the most important cultural buildings, built during the communist era.
2.The Clock Tower of Tirana; a first category cultural monument
3. Et'hem Bey Mosque; located in the center of Tirana, one of the oldest mosques not only in Albania, but all over the Ballkan.
3. National Historical Museum( Visit of Museum Optional)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Et`hem Bey Mosque, Sheshi Skenderbej, Tirana 1001 Albania

The first visit is the Ethem Bey Mosque. This mosque was built in the 18th century by Ethem Bey and completed by his son.
this mosque, like many others, was closed in 1968 by the Communist Regime. It was reopened in 1991
Many Muslim believers took part in its reopening and surprisingly there was no intervention by the police to stop them, even though it was still not allowed by law.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania, Rr. e Kavajes 151, Tirana 1001 Albania

You will visit the The Resurrection Cathedral whic is an Albanian Orthodox church situated in the center of Tirana, Albania. It is considered among the largest Eastern Orthodox churches in the Balkans.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Saint Paul Cathedral, Bulevardi Zhan d'Ark, Tirana Albania

You will visit Saint Paul Cathedral . The Cathedral was built in late 2001, and is among the newest and largest cathedrals in Tirana. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tiranë - Durrës.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Fortress of Justinian, Rr. Murat Toptani, next to Parliament, Tirana Albania

You will have a visit to the Fortress of Justinian or simply known as Tirana Castle is a castle in Tirana. Its history dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era. The fortress is the place where the main east–west and north–south roads crossed, and formed the heart of Tirana .In the renovations of which today the Toptani Family, who owned it, has erected a modern multifunctional center for visitors during their stay in Tirana.

Pass By: Clock Tower, Sheshi Skenderbej next to Et`hem Bey Mosque, Tirana Albania

You are going to visit the Clock Tower The Clock Tower is a cultural monument that has shown the time in Tirana since 1822. It stands beside Et'hem Bey mosque, built by the same person.It is 25 m and from there you will see the center of Tirana.

Pass By: Muzeu Historik Kombetar, Skenderbej Square Boulevard Zogu I, Tirana 1001 Albania

Taking you from the Bronze Age, to the Communist era, and everything in-between. Located in Skanderbeg square, at the very heart of Tirana

Stop At: BunkArt 2, Rruga Abdi Toptani, Tirana Albania

Bunkart 2 museum .It tells the story of the Albanian police (secret police called Sigurimi) during the time of communism

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Enver Hoxha Pyramid, Boulevard Deshmoret e Kombit, Tirana Albania

The pyramid was built as a museum in 1988, after the death of the dictator Enver Hoxha to perpetuate his work. It was designed by the dictator's son-in-law and daughter.
During the 1999 Kosovo War, the building was used as a NATO base.
Now Piramida has become the largest youth center for innovation in computer technology in the region.
It has several stairs that take you to the top. From there you have a wonderful view of the center of Tirana

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Liqeni Artificial i Tiranes, Tirana Albania

The artificial lake is a well known fishing and also swimming area. The lake was built from local waters in 1955 on volunteer work to build a 400 metres long
You will have a very pleasant visit to the great park of Tirana
There you will visit
1. The memorial dedicated to the British and American soldiers who fell during the Second World War
2. The memorial that honors the Albanian people for the protection they gave to the Jewish population during the Second World War
Then you will take pictures or have a drink by the lake

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 4 To 5 Hours
Start location: Skanderbeg Square, Sheshi Skënderbej, Tiranë, Albania
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up travelers only in the City of Tirana

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Professional English ,talian ,and German speaking guide
• Tour of Tirana City

Not Included

Facilities