Albania · Walking Tours

2-Hour Tirana Walking Tour with Museums and Famous Landmarks

2 Hours Round trip from Sheshi Skënderbej Easy pace

Mother Teresa Square and University of Polytechnic

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the National Museum on Skanderbeg Square
02 See the Et’hem Bey Mosque and the elegant 1930s government buildings
03 Walk across the Lana River to the 'Pyramid' of Tirana
04 Explore Mother Teresa Square with its Archaeological Museum, Art Academy, and Polytechnic University

Join this 2-hour walking tour to discover Tirana's history, architecture, and culture through its many eye-catching landmarks. Explore some of the city's oldest and most interesting areas, from Skanderbeg Square and the National Museum to Mother Teresa Square and the Polytechnic University, while learning about local life, cultural events, clubs, and bars from your guide. Cross the Lana River to see the 'Pyramid' of Tirana and admire key buildings from the city's royal and communist eras.

Join this 2-hour walking tour to discover Tirana's history, architecture, and culture through its many eye-catching landmarks.

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What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Tirana

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tirana Landmarks from Skanderbeg Square to Mother Teresa Square

Start your tour at the mosaic of the National Museum on Skanderbeg Square.
Visit the Et’hem Bey Mosque, then continue towards the elegant government buildings at the end of the square. This area houses various ministries built in the 1930s during the rule of King Zog, as well as the Fine Arts Gallery, Hotel Dajti, and Rinia Park.
Walk through the wide streets of Bulevardi Zhan D’Ark and Bulevardi Bajram Curri, and cross the bridge over the Lana River to arrive at the 'Pyramid'.
Next, head to the Prime Minister’s Building, which was formerly the Communist Party headquarters. In front of it are the Parliamentary Offices. Beyond Rruga Ismail Qemali is Hotel Rogner Europapark.
See the Palace of Congresses, built for Party congresses during the communist regime in Albania. Nowadays, the Palace hosts concerts, festivals, and fairs. You will admire these sites along with your guide.
At the end of the main boulevard, you will reach Mother Teresa Square, named in honour of the most famous Albanian nun of the 20th century. Around the square are the Archaeological Museum, the Art Academy, and the Polytechnic University, which your guide will show you.