Top Experiences in Tirana Clock Tower (Kulla e Sahatit)

Croatia, Montenegro, and Albania all boast exquisite coastlines of crystal clarity, amazing wrecks and caves to dive, and world class sailing. To roam inland reveals beautiful mountains and countryside, lovely lakes and rivers, replete with amazing hiking, boat trip, kayaking, fishing, and other recreational advantStep back in history with ancient ruins, sacred destinations, Byzantine structures and medieval towns. Learn of the legends still followed and honored. And enjoy, real time, delectable fresh and local cuisine accompanied by delicious wines and spirits influenced by centuries of tradition.

During this tour you will have opportunity to visit:
Museum of Communism (Bunk’art)
Blloku District
Scanderbeg Square
Et'hem Bey Mosque
Clock Tower
Pyramid of Tirana
New Bazaar
Bektashi World Centre

Start the tour from Clock Tower at Skanderbeg Square, National Museum (the huge mosaic on front represents the Albanian history development and the stages of this development are presented on respective pavilions). Then you continue to see Palace of Culture/Opera/National Library, Mosque of Ethem Bey, the Clock Tower, Bunkart 2 , National Art Gallery, Tirana Castle, Parliament, Ura e Tabakeve, Catholic Cathedral Namazgjah Mosque, main government buildings,, the Pyramid, Prime Minister building, Palace of congresses, Mother Teresa Square, Archaeological Museum (there are presented many archaeological discoveries since the Stone Age up to the Medieval), Polytechnic University, Presidential palace, Cold War corner. Ex-Blloku ( the most beautiful and protected zone were the ex-communist leaders families lived). Proceed to Youth Park, Taiwan, Orthodox Cathedral (optional visit to Christian Heritage Souvenir shop), House of Leaves Surveillance Museum. The tour ends at the National Bank.

Our super Tour starts right in the center of the city, with a highly professional explanation of old and modern Tirana and Albania, the Land of Eagles.

We continue our walk through some gothic streets where you will discover the best parts of the city, showing you around the impressive attractions and their long history.

Let's learn some very interesting things and let's discover some very nice spots of the city, making this walk unforgettable.

In the end, recommendations of getting around the country and having a great traditional meal in Tirana or elsewhere will be provided.

We are super excited to see you soon in our walks!

Albania's capital city of Tirana is like no other Balkan capital cities with its iconic high-rise architecture and redesigned public spaces, and its delayed 'Dolce Vita' atmosphere of cafes and restaurants.

Our half day walking tour will start at the very heart of the city's Monumental Center, where we will observe the strong differences between the overbearing communist buildings of the Palace of Culture and the National History Museum, versus the Italian governmental buildings of the 1920s by the Italian architect Armando Brasini.

As we will walk by the statue of Albania's national hero Skenderbeg, we will head to the Et’hem Bey Mosque and the Watch Tower - reminders of Tirana's 17th and 19th centuries expansion, and later its twentieth century turbulent history.

We will have a chance to walk on by the newly reopened Toptani castle, and the stone Tanner's Bridge, followed by a quick stop at the Pyramid and a visit to the Blloku area, along with the dictator's Enver Hoxha villa.

*Tirana tour is unique because you will get acquainted with the history of one of the most interesting capitals of Europe. In this tour you will know all the places you will need during your stay in Tirana, such as Cultural and economic life museums, churches , mosque, markets, restaurants, bars, souvenir shops, places.
*Tirana is a special city not only because it combines different cultures that are distinguished in the architecture of the city from the Ottoman, Italian, communist times to modern buildings of recent years. It is interesting because you will learn about communist terror. Albania was the only communist country in Eastern Europe totally isolated and the only country without churches and mosques.
*The hospitality of the people of Tirana is fantastic

This tour involves main attraction of vibrant Tirana city, from bizarre communist-era buildings to city views and museums. Having undergone a transformation of extraordinary proportions since awaking from its communist slumber in the early 1990s, Tirana’s center is now unrecognisable, with buildings painted in primary colours, and public squares and pedestrianised streets that are a pleasure to wander. Add to this some excellent museums and you have a compelling list of reasons to visit. During our Tour you will learn about Albania's history so that you can understand everything your eyes see during the tour.

This guided tour aims to show you the highlights of Tirana, the capital of Albania, the most controversial city you have ever visited. A city where nowadays use to live one-third of the population; a mix of culture between north and south Albania. A city with ottoman, Italian and Albanian Communism regime influences. A modern city, similar to a European one and very different from all the other cities around Albania.
Our tour offers the most completed and long list of attractions to provide for you a local experience and make you feel this city in every step.
Historical sites, monuments, sightseeing, cultural - heritage, regime museum and moreover from what listed in this tour description. We are open to adapt it to your request and available time you might have. We would like to show you the other Albania, which stands after these attractions.

Take a chance to get to know two beautiful cities in Albania: Kruje and Tirana. Kruje provides to the visitors the great view of majestic landscape and a rich collection of historical and cultural objects. While Tirana, being the capital has something to offer for everyone.

Visiting and exploring Albania is a great choice for you to escape in the heart of the Mediterranean/Europe region. Albania is one of the most ancient nations of Europe, and also a charming and delightful country that few people know much about. This part of Europe is also blessed with incredible scenery with imposing mountains, pristine lakes and traditional villages tucked away in pretty valleys. But as with many countries it is the people who leave perhaps the most lasting impression – having come through recent strife there is an overwhelming sense of optimism about the people that cannot fail to raise your spirits.

The tour combines a 3-4 hour walking tour of the city center of Tirana with a visit to the Dajti Express Cable Car. 

In the morning, you will see the historical sights, such as Skanderbeg Square, the Clock Tower, the Et'hem Bey Mosque and the main government street. We will pass by the communist landmarks, like the Blloku Area, the house of the former dictator, the Bunk'Art 2 Museum and the Museum of Secret Surveillance. We also visit new attractions like the new food market and the Grand Park. 

Then, in the afternoon you will take the cable car to Mount Dajti. From the cable car you look down on treetops, little farm houses, lakes and impressive mountain cliffs. Then, once you reach the mountain balcony, you will have a panoramic view of the entire city center of Tirana, the Adriatic Sea and the coastline. 

During the tour, we will pass by all the most important museums and explain what there is to see inside. Please note, we will not enter all the museums, due to the limited time.

Tirana Walking tour will show you a city with a never ending energy! You will get to know one of the most ancient populations in Europe. Our guide will take you to some of the most important traces of Albanian history & heritage.

Learn more about the top 10 tourist attractions in Tirana. Its history, culture, myths, architecture, and other important facts are in this audio commentary.

The top 10 advantages for those who prefer flexibility on their tour.
1. Safe - Not required to download, with just a click of secure access links it can be listened to online on any device.
2. Save - The lowest price in the city.
3. Stories - No imagination stories, only verified information.
4. Schedule - Listen at your own convenience of time, pace, and location,
5. Select - Preferred languages and attractions.
6. Self-control: No need to be behind someone's instructions in always.
7. Share - with co-travelers in just a click.
8. Soft - Selective crafted words that make you listen again.
9. Simple - Use our personally created itinerary which starts from the city's central location and then gradually moves one by one.
10. Smart - In all aspects

Travelers should booked this activity because they are going to see many interesting things:
*This Tour offers a collection of some of the most famous and important sightseeing of Tirana.
*In the first part of the tour you will visit different cultural and historical destinations in the city which will help you understand Tirana and Albania more.
*During the second part of the tour you will be served to see the Bunk'art 1. Five floors tunnel, built during the time of communism, as a shelter for the families of the political bureau and the communist state ,if it would happen a nuclear War
 *Anyway, despite the history, this trip offers you a breathtaking panoramic view of Tirana and Dajti Mountain "You also will see the flora and fauna of Dajti Mountain.

Please be aware that when you book this tour, you will become a participant in our standard free walking tour, where guests have the flexibility to determine the gratuity for their guide. In this specific instance, the payment you make includes both the reservation fee and the compensation for your guide's services.

You will explore and learn about our city on this walking tour of Tirana. Our tour will cover all the main attractions of the city and our guides will focus mainly on the history and every day life in Tirana and in Albania.
Our guides do their best to share the story of the beautiful city. Join us today !