Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Tirana on a walking tour, followed by a breathtaking cable car ride to the Dajti Plateau. Experience the city’s past and present from a unique perspective!
- Skanderbeg Square - We will visit the Et’hem Bey Mosque, the oldest building in Tirana and one of its symbols, explain its history, and look at its beautiful decorations. Nearby is the Clock Tower another symbol of old Tirana and once the tallest building. We will then explain the other historical building like the National Bank of Albania, the National Museum, Hotel Tirana, the Palace of Culture, Tirana Municipality, etc.
- Rruga Murat Toptani - We will pass by the Bunk Art 2 museum about Communist Atrocities, the Castle of Toptani, and the prince Zogu Residence, will pass by the House of Parliament and the new Mosque, the biggest in the Balkans, still under construction.
- Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit - We will have a long walk on the Main Boulevard of Tirana and will pass by the Pyramid, the Dictator Hoxha’s Museum after his death, Prime Ministry, Presidency, Parliament Offices, University, Academy of Arts, National Stadium, and much more.
- Blloku - Ex-Blloku was the residence area of the communist leaders, which was completely closed to normal citizens to step in it. We will pass by Hoxha’s house during all the time he was ruling Communist Albania. You will listen and feel what this area meant for us during the communist time and it has become today, the most vibrant and impressive place to be in Tirana.
- Dajti Express Cable Car - Second part of the day we will head towards Dajti Mountain. We will have a short drive to arrive at the cable car station to climb to the terrace of Dajti, the best place to see Tirana up to the Adriatic Sea from above. The cable car view is the most scenic you can have of Tirana.
- Cable Car Tickets
- Certified Guide
- Everything else that is not mentioned at the Inclusion section.
- Gratuities
Embark on a one-day tour that offers an insightful look into the history and culture of Tirana city, complete with a scenic cable car journey to Dajti Plateau. Expect to spend roughly 3 hours on foot exploring the city’s most significant sites and structures while learning about its rich heritage. Our discourse will span from Roman times - when Tirana served as a simple stopover - through Ottoman and Communist eras to the present day, where signs of its multifaceted past remain evident. The cable car excursion offers a breathtaking aerial perspective of the city as we ascend to Dajti Plateau, commonly referred to as Tirana’s vista point.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
