Tirana Photo Tour: Capture Iconic Landmarks

Capture Tirana’s essence on a guided photography tour. Explore Skanderbeg Square, historic sites, and the unique Pyramid of Tirana. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Skanderbeg Square - Skanderbeg Square is the main plaza in the centre of Tirana, Albania. The square is named after the Albanian national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu. The square has many beautiful locations for portrait photography
  • Et`hem Bey Mosque - is the oldest mosque in Tirana, Albania. Closed under communist rule, the mosque reopened as a house of worship in 1991. Without permission from the authorities, 10,000 people attended and the police did not interfere. Have your photo taken outside this historic Mosque.
    - Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral - This is an Albanian Orthodox church situated in the center of Tirana, Albania. It is considered among the largest Eastern Orthodox churches in the Balkans. View the beauty of this Cathedral and have your pictures take outside one of the largest Eastern Orthodox Cathedrals in the Balkans
    - Reja “The Cloud” - The Cloud is an art installation placed in front of National Gallery of Arts in Tirana, Albania. Since 2016, the Cloud has served as modern art space for cultural events in Tirana.
    - Fortress of Justinian - Fortress of Justinian or simply known as Tirana Castle is a castle in Tirana, Albania. Its history dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era. Inside the fortress are restaurants and different shops
    - Great mosque of Tirana - The Great Mosque of Tirana or Namazgah Mosque is a mosque which is currently being built in Tirana, Albania. When completed, it will be the largest mosque in the Balkans. View the beautiful dome and have your pictures taken outside the gates of the Mosque. Enjoy pictures within the fountain garden near the mosque with beautiful views of the mosque spires.
    - Pyramid of Tirana - This is a structure and former museum located in Tirana. It opened as a museum in 1988 and became a conference center in 1991 following the collapse of Communism. Newly remodeled, it now serves as a youth IT center for Creative Technologies with a focus on computer programming, robotics, and start ups under the name of TUMO Center Tirana. View and the climb the beautiful unique stairs to the top of the pyramid. See a 360 view of the city and have pictures taken to commemorate your stay.
What's Included
  • Photography and fully edited photos from the tour sent online via Google Drive
  • In-person English guide
What's Not Included
  • Physical copies of images from the day. All images will be sent digitally
Additional Information

On the tour you will see many different popular locations around Tirana. At each location we will do a short photo shoot, ensuring your visit to each spot is commemorated with pictures. You will get a brief explanation and historical description of each location that we visit. The tour will start in the popular Skanderbeg Square, around this area we will explore varying historical religious sites. Next we will walk along the Tirana Castle wall where we will encounter “ The Cloud” art installation. We will then take a quick 5 - 10 minute walk to the largest Mosque in Tirana. We will finally end our tour at the very Unique Pyramid of Tirana.

  • Depending on time of the day and tour time, the city can get very hot. If you are sensitive to heat, please consider booking early in the morning or in the evening
  • The Photography tour requires a moderate amount of walking, this can be tailored to your needs, there will be plenty of stops to rest during the duration of the tour.
Location
Skanderbeg Square
Go to the base of the Skanderbeg Statue in the Tirana Square
Cancellation Policy

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

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