Local food experience & walking tour of Tirana
Overview
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If you want a taste of authentic local culture, then jump into this day tour. Meet with your local companion to offer you a unique experience across the city, while passionately sharing our culinary treasures. Make sure to come with an empty stomach and get ready for a delicious adventure.
Our first stop will be at a small local place that only locals know how to find. Here we will have the chance to try Byrek, a classic Albanian specialty with spinach, or other ingredients. The journey then leads towards Çam bazaar.
With your local companion by your side, you will have an insight into the hidden alleyways and bustling street markets of Tirana.
The next stop of our local adventure takes us to the New Bazaar, where an array of culinary delights awaits us. We will sit down for a traditional Albanian meal prepared with regional specialties.
To wash it all down, we will also taste the famous Albanian Grape Raki. As we Albanians say, there is nothing that Raki can’t fix!
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tirana
If you want a taste of authentic local culture, then jump into this day tour. Meet with your local companion to offer you a unique experience across the city, while passionately sharing our culinary treasures. Make sure to come with an empty stomach and get ready for a delicious adventure. Our first stop will be at a small local place that only locals know how to find. Here we will have the chance to try Byrek, a classic Albanian specialty made of thin layers of dough filled with cheese, meat, spinach, or other ingredients.
Tregu Cameria
The journey then leads towards Çam bazaar, here you can buy all kinds of goods from clothes to kitchen equipment and bargain with the sellers for a cheaper price.
What‘s Included
Small group experience
Local Companion
Albanian Traditional Meal
Tasting local Olive Oil
Tasting seasonal fruits
1 Glass of Grape Raki
Tasting seasonal vegetables
Our advice on what to do next
Tasting local Honey
Tasting local Cheese Varieties
Byrek (Traditional Albanian Pastry
Traditional Dessert
Convenient meeting point at Twin Towers (opposite to the Pyramids of Tirana)
Drinks & snacks not mentioned in the included
Souvenirs, Personal spending
Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Tipping is a wonderful way to show gratitude for your tour leader efforts.
Options
Local food experience & walking tour of Tirana
Private Tour
Private Tour
Reviews
192 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great outing
Allison T,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Angjelo was a delight - personable, informative and fun. This was a great outing! The food was very good and the history lesson was interesting. What a perfect way to learn and see the city.
Solo Trip in Tirana- A must!
644diannap,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was on a solo trip in Tirana, and could not recommend this tour enough. I traveled during the off season, so it ended up being a smaller group of 3-4. Our guide Markel was knowledgable, personable, and funny. We got to try some great local foods, and our guide pointed out some additional historical facts, as well as suggestions for more food places to try on our own. It was a nice afternoon, and great as a solo traveler to connect with others in a new city.
Great way to learn about Tirana!
Anastasia S,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Markel was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable about the history of the country as well as the foods and also spoke perfect english. I loved visiting the local markets and trying so many new Albanian foods. I enjoyed every food we tried and there was a nice variety. The Raki at the end was in a very cute bar/coffee shop. I would absolutely recommend this tour with Markel. Great value for the money!
Great tour!
oliviabZ5311XB,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on this tour - Markel really went above and beyond to share so much historical/cultural knowledge. The great food was just a bonus! ☺️
Fun walking tour and food tour
GlobeTrotting781910,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed the local food and walking tour. Our guide Brikena took us to some wonderful local businesses that we never could have discovered on our own. She was very knowledgeable and I learned a lot on the tour. Highly recommend!
Delightful, insightful, tasty.
Jon P,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Even though it rained throughout, this tour with Brikena was a delight. I believe that food is a window into a culture and with Brikena’s insight and personal stories of her grandmother and mothers cooking, this proved to be correct in Tirana. A really educational and tasty tour. Highly recommend.
Great history and food tour
mariakG8523KM,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Albanin food is delicious and this tour is a great introduction to it. Markel was a great guide, very knowledgeable both in history and food. Highly recommended!
Food and culture tour of Tirana
Coastal643726,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Markel was an excellent guide who showed us some authentic Albanian places to eat and drink. We also saw lots of local landmarks and found out more about the history of Albania.
Local food and sights
Trail15857861463,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would highly recommend this tour. Our guide Markel was great, funny, friendly and very knowledgeable. Great way to sample and see local food and life. The bar we finished in was unique and the Raki is worth trying 😁
Great Day in Tirana!
Bobbye G,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great orientation to Tirana and an excellent introduction to Albanian food and history. Markel was a great guide!
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