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Communist History Tour Tirana & Street Food

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Tirana, Albania
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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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Italian

Overview

Just a few days in Albania, you will get a sense of our 50 – year – old communist legacy. Let’s explore together the soil in which Albanian roots are planted. This tour is frighteningly exciting, historical, realistically subtle in a way that life today can’t capture.

TOUR INFORMATION:

Departure: 09:30 am

Included: Transportation, Tour Director, Street food, Coffee break, Museum Entrance

Getting around: Private motor coach, walking.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Raki tasting
  • Gratuities
  • Drop off
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We pick you up at any hotel in Tirana. Please specify name of hotel when making the booking.

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Bunk'Art 1

We start our journey of the past at the Bunk’ Art Museum with a full – immersion of the Albanian history of the last 100 years. The ex – nuclear bunker, build to accommodate Communist Dictator Hoxha in the event of attack, tells us the story of the dictator’s time and the past two World Wars through photographs, items and documents.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Pazari i Ri

After we step out of Bunk’ Art, we head for “qofte” ( meat balls), yogurt sauce, patato chips and local beer, Tirana’s typical street food!
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Skanderbeg Square

Walk towards Skanderbeg Square and learn about the historical building such as Et’hem Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower, that surround the main square of Tirana.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Blloku (pass by)

We will walk through the Blloku area, where we discover the home of Enver Hoxha and other senior members of his regime. We will stop at the Post Blloku memorial, which honors former political prisoners, in an area once forbidden to enter.
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Enver Hoxha Pyramid

Behold the pyramid, the former “Enver Hoxha Museum”. Its once – white marble walls are now crumbling and full of graffiti. Discover its history from our local Tour Director.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Mother Teresa Square (pass by)

Pass by Mother Teresa Square in the south part of the main boulevard
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National Gallery of Art

Enter in the National Gallery of Arts for many socialist realist art. Powerful images give a sense of how “realistic” art was used to create propaganda.***(if available for the visit)
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Komiteti Bar - Tiranë

Finish your day tour celebrating it with a coffee break at Komiteti – Kafe Museum for some raki, communist candy and maybe some coffee also.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Communist History Tour Tirana & Street Food?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-75059P2

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Raki tasting
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel pick up
  • Driver/guide
  • Gratuities
  • Drop off

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • First stop of the itinerary not advisable for people suffering from claustrophobia
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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