Private Tour
Available languages
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Discover Tirana like never before with complete freedom to explore Albania's vibrant capital at your own rhythm, pausing whenever something captures your imagination and spending as much time as you wish at each remarkable location. Our expertly crafted audio experience unveils exclusive historical insights and captivating hidden stories that even longtime residents rarely know. Unlike traditional guided tours with rigid schedules and crowded groups, you'll enjoy an authentic local experience where you can choose your own adventure, skip attractions that don't interest you, or revisit favorites multiple times. The engaging narrative voice draws you into each location's unique story with such captivating delivery that you'll find yourself completely immersed in Tirana's rich tapestry of Ottoman legacy, communist history, and modern transformation, making every moment of your journey both educational and thoroughly entertaining.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
1. Complete Flexibility - Tour at Your Own Pace: This is a self-guided audio tour, NOT a GPS-guided tour. You have complete freedom to choose which attractions to visit, explore in any order you prefer, start and finish wherever you like, and even split the tour across multiple days. Spend as much time as you want at each location and take breaks whenever needed.
2. How You'll Receive Your Tour Materials: On your selected travel date, before your start time, you'll receive two important links: one for your audio guides (SoundCloud) and one for your interactive map (Google My Maps). These links will be sent via your booking platform's messaging system, and also via iMessage/WhatsApp if you provided your phone number during booking. Important: While all links are fully functional, the booking platform may not display link previews due to platform restrictions. For the best experience with instant previews and one-click access, we strongly recommend providing your phone number during booking to receive links via WhatsApp or iMessage. This ensures smoother, faster access to your audio guides.
3. Using Your Audio Guides (Link 1 - SoundCloud): Open the SoundCloud link in your web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.). You'll see a playlist of all attraction audio guides organized in a suggested order. You can listen before your tour to plan which attractions interest you most, or play them as you arrive at each location. Simply scroll through the playlist, tap any attraction to play its audio guide, and use play/pause controls as needed throughout your tour.
4. Using Your Interactive Map (Link 2 - Google My Maps): Open the Google My Maps link in your web browser - not the Google Maps app. You'll see all attractions marked with headphone icons. Navigate by either tapping directly on any headphone icon on the map, or tapping the tour title below the map to view a complete list of attractions. When you select an attraction, a popup window appears with a clickable link to that location's audio guide.
5. What to Bring & Prepare: Essential items: headphones/earphones, fully charged smartphone, and internet access. Before your visit, review both links to familiarize yourself with the attractions and audio content, then decide your priorities and create your own route or follow our suggested order.
6. Audio Guide Language Selection: Select your preferred audio guide language during booking to guarantee delivery in that language. Language selection cannot be changed after confirmation. If your preferred language isn't available during booking, you can mention it in the Special Requirements section when placing your order. However, this request must be made at least 48 hours before your selected travel date and time. We will make our best effort to prepare your requested language, but please note this is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. For the best assurance of receiving your preferred language, always select from the available language options during the booking process.
7. Important Notice - Attraction Fees & Your Responsibilities: While many attractions are free to visit, some may charge fees for special sections, additional services, or general admission. It is your responsibility to check opening hours, closing times, holiday schedules, advance booking requirements, and purchase any necessary admission tickets before visiting each attraction. If you need assistance accessing or using the audio guide, please contact our customer support team.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private access links validity up to 6 days
Private access link to the audio guide in one playlist for 10 attractions
Private access link to a tour itinerary map of 10 attractions with audio guide individually
Entry fees (wherever required)
Transportations (pick-up and drop-off)
Skanderbeg Square
Standing at the beating heart of Albania's capital, you'll uncover the dramatic transformation of this vast pedestrian plaza from a bustling Ottoman marketplace to the epicenter of communist power, and finally to today's symbol of democratic Albania. Our exclusive audio reveals the secret underground bunkers beneath your feet, built during Enver Hoxha's paranoid reign, while explaining how this 40,000-square-meter space became the stage for the most pivotal moments in Albanian history. Discover why the colorful buildings surrounding you were painted in vibrant hues as part of a revolutionary mayor's vision, and learn about the hidden symbolism in the square's design that most visitors completely miss. Your self-paced exploration allows you to fully absorb the energy of this remarkable space while uncovering stories of rebellion, celebration, and transformation that shaped modern Albania.
Skanderbeg Statue
Towering majestically on horseback, Albania's greatest hero comes alive through our exclusive narration that reveals the incredible true story behind the man who defied the mighty Ottoman Empire for 25 years. Beyond the bronze monument, you'll discover fascinating details about Skanderbeg's legendary military tactics, his mysterious conversion from Islam back to Christianity, and the ingenious strategies he used to unite Albania's warring clans against impossible odds. Our audio guide unveils the statue's hidden symbolism, from the specific direction Skanderbeg faces to the significance of his raised sword, while sharing captivating tales of his diplomatic genius and the legendary fortress of Krujë. Explore at your own pace as you learn why this 15th-century warrior's legacy still burns so brightly in Albanian hearts today, and discover the surprising connections between his story and Albania's modern struggle for independence.
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Sep 26, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
Kailasanatha Temple architecture and sculpture makes mind-blowing, other temples also worth to visit, One the best tour from Chennai
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