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Experience Tirana like a local, learning more about the history of Albania and enjoying the traditional drink - Raki.

Highlights

• Walking Guided Tour from a local.
• Learn the most interesting facts about Albania.
• Visit all the important landmarks in Tirana.

Description

Our journey begins at the Skenderbeg Square, the center of Tirana. Here, you will get an introduction on what the tour will include. The history of Albania consists of 4 important time periods: 1. Prehistory - The Illyrian Tribes 2. Albania and Ottoman Empire - Skanderbeg era 3. Renaissance - The declaration of Independence 4. Communism - Darkest time in Albanian history During the walk you will have the opportunity to visit landmarks that represent each time period, explaining how did each period shape the Albania we see today. Some of these landmarks include: National Historical Museum - exhibited 6293 museum artifacts Clock Tower & Et´hem Bey Mosque Selim Pashe Toptani´s Palace - 32 rooms in oriental style Tirana Castle - the heart of Tirana Blloku - Enjoying La Dolce Vita and the vibrant life of Tirana House of leaves - museum about the brutal regime of Enver Hoxha The tour also includes the tasting of Raki, a traditional alcoholic drink made in Albania.

Includes

English speaking tour guide The drink tasting

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund