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Get a taste of authentic local culture and food in Tirana on this tour with a local guide. Sample lots of local flavors, including byrek, raki, and Albanian cheese varieties.

Highlights

• Enjoy a unique experience in the city while getting a taste of the local culture
• Visit neighborhoods, markets and cafes, that only locals know how to find
• Try Byrek, a traditional dessert and a typically traditional lunch
• End the tour with a taste of some Albanian Raki

Description

If you want a taste of authentic local culture, then jump into this day tour. Meet with your local companion to offer you a unique experience across the city, while passionately sharing our culinary treasures. Make sure to come with an empty stomach and get ready for a delicious adventure. Our first stop will be at a small local place that only locals know how to find. Here we will have the chance to try Byrek, a classic Albanian specialty made of thin layers of dough filled with cheese, meat, spinach, or other ingredients. The journey then leads towards Çam bazaar, here you can buy all kinds of goods from clothes to kitchen equipment and bargain with the sellers for a cheaper price. With your local companion by your side, you will have an insight into the hidden alleyways and bustling street markets of Tirana. Here you will have the possibility to try fresh, seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other local flavours, while experiencing daily life up close. The tour will continue through the charming neighborhoods of Tirana; observe the daily lives of the city's residents, admire colorful buildings, and get a feel for the authentic atmosphere. We will visit a lively market, known for second-hand goods of all kinds. Don’t be shy, explore the market and hunt for any pre-loved item that catches your interest The next stop of our local adventure takes us to the New Bazaar, where an array of culinary delights awaits us. We will sit down for a traditional Albanian meal prepared with regional specialties. To wash it all down, we will also taste the famous Albanian Grape Raki. As we Albanians say, there is nothing that Raki can’t fix!

Includes

Local guide Byrek (traditional Albanian pastry) Tasting of seasonal fruits Tasting of seasonal vegetables Tasting of local cheese varieties Tasting of local olive oil Tasting of local honey Traditional dessert Albanian traditional meal 1 glass of grape raki

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