Tirana food & communism sites - 1 day

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Tirana food & communism sites - 1 day

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
5 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English
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Private Experience
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 You Get

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

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

1

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 .
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

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)
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
3

Reja "The Cloud"

It is very unique modern architecture, located at the main boulevard.
7 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

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.
7 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

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.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
6

Zgara Supreme

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

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Bank of Albania Museum, Tirana Tirana County, Albania, AL

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At the stairs, in the front of National History Museum.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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A time travel in the communist era of Albania
February 21, 2022

As a history appasionate that I am, always wanted to know the history of communism and its influence in Albanian lifestyle. This tour was perfect for what I needed. It wasn't just history but also ...read more

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