Tirana food & communism sites - 1 day

Under communism, Tirana was the center of communist party activity. That is why most of the greatest works of that time are widely located in Tirana. Now they are open to the public to visit.

Itinerary

1. Skanderbeg Square · 40 min

   The meeting point is in the city center Skanderbeg square. At the city center are located the most important historical places such as National History Museum, the Opera House, Et'hem Bey Mosque and the Clock Tower. and of course the statue of Albanian National Hero named Skanderbeg. The guide will explain the interesting history of all this important monuments .

2. Bunk'Art 2 · 1 h

   A few meters away from Scanderbeg Square is the underground bunker Bunkart 2, turned into a museum telling the fascinating stories of communist times. We will see traces of communism again on the entry of the Block where there are symbolically a war bunker, part of the holders of the infamous Spac mine and part of the Berlin Wall (Gifts from the German government)

3. Reja "The Cloud" · 7 min

   It is very unique modern architecture, located at the main boulevard.

4. 7 min

   On 14 October 1988, the structure opened as the Enver Hoxha Museum, originally serving as a museum about the legacy of Enver Hoxha, the long-time leader of Communist Albania, who had died three years earlier. In 2018, a new project was unveiled that would open for Creative Technologies under the name of TUMO Center turning the Pyramid into an IT center for youth with a focus on computer programming, robotics, and start ups. Note: It is still under the construction, so we can see it only from the outside.

5. 1 h

   Inside the block area, we will also see dictator Enver Hoxha's house, without having the opportunity to visit inside as it is not open to the public and continue our visit to another very interesting museum: the Hause of Leaves , a building where at the time of communism served as the main place where the state intelligence service spied on its citizens.

6. 1 h

   After visiting the communist sites , it's time for the Lunch . We will taste the best grilled food in Tirana .

What's included

• Professional English speaking tour guide
• Street food at zgara restaurants
• Bottle of water

What's not included

• Everything not mentioned in the included section
• Entrance ticket extra charge: -BunkArt 2: 5 euro/person and House of leaves: 6 euro/person

Meeting point

Start time

09:00

End point

Languages

In-person guide: English

Travellers

• Infant (2–4)
• Child (5–10)
• Youth (11–17)
• Adult (18–60)
• Senior (61–75)

Options

• Tirana food & communism sites - 1 day from €50

  Start time: 09:00

  In-person guide: English

Additional information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.