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Communist History Tour Tirana & Street Food

Location Tirana, Albania, Europe
$222.53
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

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.
Communist History Tour Tirana & Street Food
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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

  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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. (pass by)
  • 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.
  • Pass by Mother Teresa Square in the south part of the main boulevard (pass by)
  • 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)
  • Finish your day tour celebrating it with a coffee break at Komiteti – Kafe Museum for some raki, communist candy and maybe some coffee also.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Communist History Tour Tirana & Street Food

    Location Tirana, Albania, Europe
    $222.53
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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