Tirana Walking Tour around the Historic Centre

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

This tour brings back to the communist era, a period that Albania was isolated for nearly 50 years. We will start our tour in the skanderbeg square, main square of Tirana in which we will see the National History Museum, Opera House, Et’hem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, Bunk’Art 2 Museum.

We will continue with the Castle of Tirana, Pyramid (breathtating views from the top of the pyramid), Deshmorët e Kombit Boulevard and we will visit Blloku area full of bars, restaurants and clubs. We will pass through the Youth Park and finish our tour with the unique museum “House of Leaves” the museum of secret surveillance of Albania, full of History and Mystery.

You will have immersive cultural experience, insider knowledge, and memorable encounter with local traditions. The tours are organized in small groups and is great for adventure seekers, couples, elderly, families with children that want to know more about that beautiful and vibrant capital city.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Muzeu Historik Kombetar

The National History Museum is a historical museum in Tirana, Albania. It was opened on 28 October 1981 and is 27,000 square metres in size, while 18,000 square metres are available for expositions. Above the entrance of the museum is a large mural mosaic titled “The Albanians” that depicts purported ancient to modern figures from Albania's history.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Skanderbeg Square

Skanderbeg Square is the main plaza in the centre of Tirana, Albania. The square is named after the Albanian national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu. The total area is about 40,000 square metres. The Skanderbeg Monument dominates the square.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Experienced certified guides

Tips about different traditional restaurants and any diatary needs

Fun, informative and interactive experience

Climbing up the top of Tirana Pyramid for breathtaking views (sunset view photo stop)

Entrance to churches and mosques

Photo stops at monuments

Gratuities

Private transportation

Options

Tirana Walking Tour around the Historic Centre

Reviews

4.50

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fail
Bradley P,,Jan 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Guide failed to show or cancel. Got full refund, but was waste of valuable time. Emailed after that daughter was hospitalized. I guess the dig ate his homework often.
The best family walking tour!
myrtezal2024,,Oct 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The best walking tour for my family. Everything was just perfect, the pace of the walk, monuments visited, the traditional restaurants given as tips from the guide. I highly recommend taking this tour!
Brilliant tour of Tirana!
Kristi D,,Aug 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic tour with Local Walking Tours of Tirana! It was fun and the guide was super friendly. He showed us the main spots of Tirana and we entered most of the monuments. We heard a lot of stories about Communism told with personal touch from the guide! 100 % recommended!
The best tour guide ever!
Rrahman X,,Aug 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely brilliant tour. The guide was super friendly and taught us so much! He was so happy to answer any questions and he showed us the main attractions of Tirana. A full list of tips was sent after the tour, so our stay in Tirana was easier afterwards. A highlight of our time in Albania. We highly recommend taking this tour!
Nice evening in Tirana!
Wander55171332381,,Jul 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic tour! The passion and enthusiasm was obvious. The route was fantastic, even entering into some places. Lots of great tips about the city. Kids really enjoyed it and I would highly recommend it!
Wonderful Tour!
dormab2024,,Jul 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The most complete tour of Tirana. Everything was explained in details. The tour guide was passionate and he delivered the it in a nice and friendly way. We visited many monuments. Got a lot of tips. Strongly recommend.
Must-do experience! Recommended
Johann B,,Jul 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The guide was fantastic! He was a local and shared his extensive knowledge about Albanian history, culture and everyday life with nice personsal touch. We were shown many places to visit and given a lot of tips about the city. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Amazing Tour of Tirana!
florgG3579VB,,Jul 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I really enjoyed this intro to Tirana. Often you don't go inside places on walking tours, but we entered churches, mosques, and went to the top of the Pyramid. We were given excellent recommendations for food, bars, nightlife and museums we should go. I highly recommend taking this tour!