Tirana’s Communist Past; Small Group Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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Join us for a walking tour of Tirana, offering first-time visitors a glimpse into Albania’s communist and historic past.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tips are not a must in 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‘s Included
Local Companion
Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
Souvenirs, Personal spending
Everything that is not mentioned in the included
* Tips are not a must in Albania however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader
What To Expect
Tirana
Join us for a walking tour of Tirana, offering first-time visitors a glimpse into Albania’s communist and historic past. Your day begins at our office in Tirana, where you will meet your local companion, ready to guide you through the key sites of the city.
Postbllok - Checkpoint Monument
Our first stop is Postblloku (Checkpoint Memorial), a powerful tribute to the victims of Albania’s communist regime. This open-air installation includes original elements from the dictatorship, such as a concrete bunker, a piece of the Berlin Wall, and steel supports from a forced labor camp. Located on Tirana’s main boulevard, it stands as a chilling reminder of the country's decades-long isolation and repression under Enver Hoxha
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Small Group Tour
Small Group Tour
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Experience
39mikelam,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very great tour, we really enjoyed it! It was very interesting to learn more about Tirana's Communist Past. I would recommend it 100% to those who are exploring the city.
Perfect Tour
Sightseer60565934805,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved it! Great tour — we really enjoyed every moment. Amazing experience, 10/10 recommended! Would definitely do it again. Perfect from start to finish!
Great
ateak2022,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time learning the history of Albania 😊😊. Our tour guide was easy to get along with and very knowledgeable!👍
Better introduction to Tirana than a history of Tirana's communist past
cbeck2,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The tour was ok but not great. We had a bit of confusion around the start with a couple of the people taking the tour but ultimately started close to the 9am start time. Guide's English was pretty good. He made some tour guide mistakes in that he sometimes had his back to me or another member of the tour when he was explaining something. His voice didn't project well, so it was difficult to hear him sometimes. The tour itself was kind of light on info. In particular, it was a bit light on information about Tirana's communist past. The guide was knowledgeable but we sometimes had to pull information out of him. In the end, the tour was better for a general walking tour, kind of intro to Tirana, rather than a tour discussing the communist past.
Interesting and personal tour
Antje M,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour, could ask many questions. The guide was competent, humorous, friendly..
100% Recommended
Msira21,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent Tour with a lot of very interesting Information and we could ask many questions about our specific Interests in Tirana. All questions were answered and time flew by! 100% recommended!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
angieeeee1,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing experience on this walking tour! Everything was so well organized, and I truly enjoyed every step of the journey. Our guide, Brikena, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. She brought the history and culture of the city to life with her stories and passion. I especially appreciated how she made everyone feel welcome and answered all our questions with patience and detail.
10/10
875esis,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was the best experience that we had in Tirana. Must recommend this tour as a very good start of our journey. Strongly recommend
Highly recommended
klodiag2023,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This walking tour of Tirana’s communist past was incredibly insightful and well-paced. The guide shared powerful stories that brought Albania’s history to life. It struck a great balance between heavy topics and modern-day context. Highly recommended if you want to understand the city beyond the surface.
Great way to discover Albania’s communist past in short time
Alban P,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had not much left to visit Tirana as we came from our amazing tour organized by Choose Balkqns in Northern Albania. We found out the company also organized walking tours in Tirana and this 2 hours tour was such a great way to learn about Albania’s turbulent communist past in such a brief time. Loved the tour
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