Et'hem Bey Mosque (Xhamia e Et'hem Beut) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Et'hem Bey Mosque. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Tirana Walking Tour: History, Culture & Hidden Local Gems

• Tirana Walking Tour

• Walking Tour of Tirana; History & Culture

• City Tour of Tirana & Dajti Mountain with Pickup

• Walking Tour Historic Jewels in Tirana

It costs nothing to visit Et'hem Bey Mosque, but guided tours are an affordable way to fit it into your Tirana sightseeing. Shared walking tours of Tirana highlights start from around US$18, half-day city tours at US$33, and full-day tours at US$56. Alternatively, explore with a bike tour from US$36.

Yes, the Et'hem Bey Mosque is an important cultural landmark in the center of Tirana, with beautiful frescoes decorating its exterior and interior walls. The mosque is located right on Skanderbeg Square, so it's easy to get to from other attractions. This makes it especially convenient to visit as part of a guided city tour, alongside other worthwhile sites.

Per one customer who booked the Tirana Walking Tour: History, Culture & Hidden Local Gems, "A very informative tour. Covered off the main sites in central Tirana, but also our guide was very informative about the history of Albania in general. So very glad we took this city tour and can highly recommend doing this early in your visit to get a handle on Albanian life in general."

Yes, many people visit Et’hem Bey Mosque (Xhamia e Et’hem Beut) on a tour. Located on Skanderbeg Square, right next to the 19th-century clock tower, the mosque is a popular stop on virtually all Tirana tour itineraries. If you’ve booked a city walking tour, chances are you’ll be visiting this small Ottoman-era mosque.

Et’hem Bey Mosque is very small, so your visit shouldn’t take longer than 15 minutes—and that’s it you’re taking your time. If you’re in a rush, you can pop your head in and see the historic interior in five minutes.

As with all mosques, visitors are instructed to remove their shoes before entering Et’hem Bey Mosque. Women should cover their heads—veils are typically loaned to those without a scarf or shawl on hand—and dress modestly: keep shoulders, chests, and knees covered up. Men should wear long pants; leave the shorts and tank-tops at home.

Et’hem Bey Mosque typically remains open all day, so you can come when convenient; since tourists tend to make brief visits, it never feels particularly crowded. Just be sure to avoid Muslim prayer times, when it’s typically closed to visitors for around 45 minutes.

Yes, you can visit Et’hem Bey Mosque independently. While the mosque is still regularly used by worshippers, its caretakers are happy to show visitors around inside. That said, visiting with a guide is recommended if you’re interested in learning about Tirana’s Ottoman heritage or Albania’s turbulent modern history.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Et'hem Bey Mosque. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Tirana:

• Skanderbeg Square

• Pyramid of Tirana

• Tirana Clock Tower

• Tirana National Historical Museum

• Dajti Express Cable Car

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Tirana.