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Tirana food & communism sites - 1 day

Tirana, Albania
  • 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Tirana is one of the best places in the Balkans to get a glimpse of the region’s Iron Curtain history. But travelers visiting independently risk missing out on crucial context. Understand the significance—and lasting legacies—of Albania’s decades-long dictatorship during this private, half-day communist-themed tour. Highlights include BunkArt2, a former underground bunker, and the House of Leaves Museum, which documents communist-era surveillance regimes.
  • Understand the history of Tirana’s most iconic communist landmarks
  • Get a glimpse of where the brutal dictator Enver Hoxha once lived
  • Enjoy a personalized experience, with plenty of time to ask questions
  • Tours include a tasty grilled lunch; admission tickets are purchased separately

What's Included

  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Bottle of water
  • Lunch
    Street food at zgara restaurants
  • Everything not mentioned in the included section
  • Entrance ticket extra charge: -BunkArt 2: 5 euro/person and House of leaves: 6 euro/person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Bank of Albania Museum
    Sheshi Austria 1, 1001, Tiranë, Albania

    At the stairs, in the front of National History Museum.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

1

Skanderbeg Square

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Bunk'Art 2

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

3

Reja "The Cloud"

7 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Pyramid of Tirana

7 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

House of Leaves Museum

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

6

Zgara Supreme

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0
based on 1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A time travel in the communist era of Albania

Joana_T, Feb 2022
As a history appasionate that I am, always wanted to know the history of communism and its influence in Albanian lifestyle. This tour was perfect for what I needed. It wasn't just history but also fun. The tour guide Bergi was very social, he had lots of insights and answered all my questions

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Thank you very much for your detailed feedback. We heavily appreciate it!

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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