The most complete free tour of Tirana.

Duration: 3h
Languages: English, Italian
Guru: Bris
Quality Verified Registered on May 12, 2022

Hello! My name is Bris. I am a certified national tour guide in Albania since 2019. Tour guide for cultural, outdoor & adventurous tours in English & Italian languages. I love nature, traveling and football. For more information about me and the tours I do, you can see my socials: IG / TikTok: Brisejd_Lalaj / FB: Brisejd Lalaj. Thank you for your time 😊

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Hello dear guest, as you also read the title, my tour is the most complete tour of Tirana. We will see together all the important tourist attractions of Tirana from ancient times to the present day. Tirana, the lively, dynamic city, full of life that never sleeps and continuously changes every day, has been elected European Youth Capital for 2022 and European City of Sport for 2023.

We will start the tour under the Scanderbeg statue in the main square of Tirana, which is named after the Albanian national hero, as it is the main destination for all tourists.

After telling you the history of Albania, of Tirana and the main square, we will continue the city tour and discover all the important buildings and attractions of Tirana, the tour we will take includes:

● The buildings around Scanderbeg Square (center of Tirana);
- The Town Hall.
- The Complex of Ministries.
- The "Et'hem Bey" Mosque.
- The Clock Tower.
- The Palace of Culture.
- The International Hotel in Tirana.
- The National Historical Museum.
- The National Bank of Albania.
- The National Puppet Theatre.
● The Orthodox Cathedral "The Resurrection of Christ".
● The “House of Leaves” Secret Surveillance Museum.
● The "Bunkart 2" museum (the former secret anti-nuclear tunnel of the Ministry of the Interior).
● The Sarajet (royal palace) of the Toptani family.
● The Academy of Sciences of Albania.
● The Parliament of Albania.
● The Namazgah Mosque.
● The bridge of concators.
● The Catholic Cathedral of "Saint Paul".
● Tirana Castle.
● The pedestrian Murat Toptani.
● The main avenue of Tirana "Martyrs of the Homeland";
- The National Art Gallery.
- The installation "The Cloud".
- The Youth Park, monument for the 100 years of Albania's independence and the Taiwan complex.
- The former Dajti hotel.
- The pyramid.
- The former Russian embassy.
- The office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.
- The Presidency of the People's Assembly (Kuvendi).
- The commemorative monuments of the "Checkpoint" memorial.
- The President's office.
- The Congress Palace.
● The Bloc, The villa of former prime minister Mehmet Shehu, The villa of former dictator Enver Hoxha.
● Mother Teresa Square;
- The Polytechnic University of Tirana.
- The University of the Arts.
- The Archaeological Institute and Museum, The Academy of Albanological Studies.
- The offices of the Rector of the University of Tirana.
● Piazza Italia;
- The National football stadium "Air Albania stadium".

We will finish the tour in the Grand Park of Tirana where there is the artificial lake and which also has a very interesting history to know about this area (but only if you are over 16 years old 😅).

My intention is to give a warm welcome to all those who decide to visit our city. I will do my best to offer you a high quality tour, engage you during the free walking tour and provide you with insights into history, art and daily life in Tirana and Albania.

I will share with you the best tips for enjoying the city and getting tasty traditional Albanian food and drinks! If you want to know more information about the tour, please do not hesitate to contact me.

NOTES:
1. Dear guest, in case the tour will be booked by 4 people or less, I'm really sorry but we will probably have to cancel the tour. We will see and try to find a solution so we can do the tour. However I will inform you the day before the tour.
2. Dear guest, the tour is scheduled to last approximately 3 hours, but depending on the walking pace of all participants, sometimes it may take longer.
3. Dear guest, for our convenience the tour start time may change depending on the weather, especially during the summer to avoid the heat or when bad weather is expected. We will decide and agree together the day before the tour on this matter.
Thanks for your time. 😊




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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Sheshi Skënderbej 1, Tirana, Albania
    Sheshi Skënderbej 1, Tirana, Albania
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    We will meet in front of the entrance to the Et'hem Bey Mosque which is located in the main square of Tirana (Scanderbeg Square). I will be wearing a red and white tour guide badge.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Statua di Scanderberg
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Moschea Et'hem Bej
  • 3
    Outside visit
    The Clock Tower of Tirana
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Pallati i Kulturës
  • 5
    Outside visit
    National historical museum
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Bank of Albania Museum
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Socialist Party of Albania
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Bunk'Art 2
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Sarajet e Toptansve ish Bar-Kafe
  • 11
    Outside visit
    Murat Toptani Street
  • 12
    Outside visit
    Academy of Sciences of Albania
  • 13
    Outside visit
    Parlamenti
  • 14
    Outside visit
    Namazgjah Mosque Tiranë
  • 15
    Outside visit
    Ura e Tabakëve
  • 16
    Outside visit
    Saint Paul Cathedral
  • 17
    Outside visit
    Tirana Castle
  • 18
    Outside visit
    Reja - The Cloud
  • 19
    Outside visit
    Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit
  • 20
    Outside visit
    Parku Rinia - Youth Park - Taiwan Park
  • 21
    Outside visit
    Ish Hotel Dajti
  • 22
    Outside visit
    Russian Embassy in Albania
  • 23
    Outside visit
    Pyramid of Tirana
  • 24
    Outside visit
    Kryeministria
  • 25
    Outside visit
    Parliament Offices
  • 26
    Outside visit
    Postbllok - Checkpoint
  • 27
    Outside visit
    Mehmet Shehu's Former Residence
  • 28
    Outside visit
    Enver Hoxha's Former Residence
  • 29
    Outside visit
    Pallati i Kongreseve
  • 30
    Outside visit
    The President's Office
  • 31
    Outside visit
    Mother Teresa Square
  • 32
    Outside visit
    Air Albania Stadium
  • 33
    Outside visit
    Polytechnic University of Tirana
  • 34
    Outside visit
    Grande Parco di Tirana

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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ILARIA 02 Dec 2023
Rome

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Travelled in family - Nov 2023
Esperienze intensa ed interessante. Il tour è lungo ed estremamente variegato, con molte informazioni diverse da quelle che si possono recuperare autonomamente. Bris parla molto bene italiano ed è in grado di dare note precise e dettagliate sui diversi luoghi della città. Consigliatissimo sia per la passeggiata che per le informazioni ulteriori che ci ha inviato e per i consigli su cose interessanti e dove farle. Grazie Bris, ci hai fatto vedere una Tirana che non ci aspettavamo.
Massimiliano 02 Dec 2023
Crema

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Travelled in couple - Dec 2023
Bris è davvero molto bravo. Abbiamo fatto più di 3 ore di tour dove abbiamo visto molto
carmen 02 Dec 2023
Caserta

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Travelled in couple - Dec 2023
Complimenti Bris professionalità e passione! Carmen
Carlalberto 02 Dec 2023
Catania

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
Il tour è stato molto bello, 3 ore di passeggiata per la città di Tirana. Bris è stato molto professionale e simpatico. Lo consiglio vivamente
Julia 01 Dec 2023

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
Davvero bellissima esperienza. Tour completo e ben spiegato. Lui davvero disponibile e socievole, tanto da instaurare un bel rapporto anche oltre la fine del tour. I luoghi visitati sono essenziali da vedere, e con una guida che possa spiegare anche la storia, ne vale la pena. Per niente noioso e monotono. Lo rifarei sicuramente
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 13 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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