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Tirana food & communism sites - 1 day

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Lunch Street food at zgara restaurants
  • Bottle of water
  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Everything not mentioned in the included section
  • Entrance ticket extra charge: -BunkArt 2: 5 euro/person and House of leaves: 6 euro/person
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Sheshi Austria 1
1001, Tirana, Albania

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Skanderbeg Square

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 .
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bunk'Art 2

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)
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Reja "The Cloud"

It is very unique modern architecture, located at the main boulevard.
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7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pyramid of Tirana

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.
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7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

House of Leaves Museum

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Zgara Supreme

After visiting the communist sites , it's time for the Lunch . We will taste the best grilled food in Tirana .
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tirana food & communism sites – 1 day?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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The following is included:
  • Lunch. Street food at zgara restaurants.
  • Bottle of water.
  • Professional English speaking tour guide.
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  • Everything not mentioned in the included section.
  • Entrance ticket extra charge: -BunkArt 2: 5 euro/person and House of leaves: 6 euro/person.
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • LunchStreet food at zgara restaurants
  • Bottle of water
  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Everything not mentioned in the included section
  • Entrance ticket extra charge: -BunkArt 2: 5 euro/person and House of leaves: 6 euro/person

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Operated by a business

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