Tirana tours

Things to do in Tirana

Crazy, colourful and loud - Albania's capital city, Tirana, is simply fascinating. From elegant minarets to socialist murals, Tirana's grand central boulevards are lined with relics of its Ottoman, Italian and communist past. Take a private Tirana tour with a knowledgeable local guide and find the pulse of Albania's economic, cultural and political heart. Get a handle on Albania's recent and ancient past at the National Museum of History, which houses archaeological treasures dating back as far as 100,000 BC. You can pay your respects to the war dead at the peaceful Martyr's Cemetery, and experience the beauty of the 18th century Mosque of Et'hem Bey. Stop for a coffee in the lively former Communist Area, which now boasts a thriving restaurant scene. A little outside of the city is Dajti Mountain, which you can climb by cable car for superb views of the country below. Your guide is eager to design a private Tirana tour that reflects your unique interests in his hometown.