Essential Free Tour Tirana

Venture to historical and religious destinations such as the Et'hem Bej Mosque.
Walk with a local to understand the imprint left by the Communist regime.
Feel the vibrant vibe of the city in Skanderbeg Square, a must-see for tourists.

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21/04/24

Tomas

27/11/23

Miljenko

17/08/23

Katrin

12/08/23

Bailey was fantastic !!

Kayvon

31/07/23

Great tour with Eri. He gave us a fun and instructive visit of the city, with tons of add-on info about the local culture. A must!

Sydney

23/07/23

We really enjoyed the tour with Eri who was fun, very informative and gave us good tips about Tirana. Eri speaks perfect English but said a lot so that I wish he had spoken more slowly at Times to remember everything he said. Thanks a million , Eri !

Raphaële

22/06/23

Ann

17/06/23

Oliver

16/06/23

Elvio

Tirana, the capital of Albania, is a hidden gem of Europe. It’s still one of the least visited capitals on the continent, but this is due to a simple lack of awareness about its trove of tourist attractions. Adventurous travelers with a taste for the peculiar will love exploring this untouched city with an Essential Free Tour of Tirana. This must-join tour will give travelers the opportunity to walk with a passionate local guide and understand why the country was isolated for many years, after the Chinese socialist regime and the Soviet Union cut the country off from the outside world until 1992. Accordingly, this tour of the historical center will cover many historical traces of Tirana’s past: from stunning mosques and Christian churches, to colorful Ottoman houses, and Soviet brutalist buildings.

Tirana’s main attractions are located near Skanderbeg Square, an extensive publica area where locals love to gather. The place is dominated by a striking equestrian statue of Skanderbeg, the 15th-century military commander who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire, and is therefore hailed as one of the fathers of the nation. The square is home to the National History Museum of Tirana. The building is distinguished by a famous mosaic entitled ‘The Albanians’, which represents the struggles of its inhabitants until they obtained freedom. The Albanian Parliament, the Opera & Ballet Theater and many other remarkable buildings are also found in the same square. The most remarkable is the golden Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ. It is a temple of modern and minimalist style that contrasts with the old atmosphere of Tirana.

During your tour, the group will find one of the few buildings that managed to resist the atheistic destruction of communism: the Xhamia e Namazgjase Mosque. Although it is not the most impressive in the world, you will understand why it holds a special symbolic value for locals, as a symbol of strength against an oppressive regime. But most guests on this tour feel particularly impressed by the majestic Tirana Pyramid. This huge geometric construction is a symbol of the city and even played a role as a NATO base during the Kosovo War. This tour is an eye-opening experience about the past and present realities of a wonderful but still overlooked city in Europe. Come and join the Essential Free Tour of Tirana and have an unforgettable authentic experience!