Albania · Walking Tours

3-Hour Tirana Walking Tour from Skanderbeg Square to Polytechnic University

3 Hours Round trip from Sheshi Skënderbej Easy pace

Mosaic of the National Museum of History

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the Mosaic of the National Museum and Et'hem Bey Mosque
02 Marvel at the Tirana Pyramid, the Archaeological Museum, and the Art Academy
03 See the Prime Minister's Building and the parliamentary offices
04 Walk from Skanderbeg Square to Mother Teresa Square along Tirana's main boulevard

Explore the oldest and most exciting parts of Tirana on a walk from Skanderbeg Square to Polytechnic University. See the Mosaic of the National Museum and Et'hem Bey Mosque, cross the Lana River to reach the Tirana Pyramid, and continue past key landmarks such as the Palace of Congresses and the Presidential Building. The tour also takes you through Mother Teresa Square, with visits around the Archaeological Museum, the Art Academy, and the Polytechnic University of Tirana.

Explore the oldest and most exciting parts of Tirana on a walk from Skanderbeg Square to Polytechnic University.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 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 Polytechnic University

Depart from the city center at the Clock Tower.
Visit the mosaic of the National Museum on Skanderbeg Square and the Et'hem Bey Mosque, then continue towards the elegant government buildings at the end of the square, housing 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 across the wide streets of Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark and Bulevardi Bajram Curri, and cross the bridge over the Lana River for a photo stop before arriving at the 'Pyramid'.
Stop at the Prime Minister's Building, the former Communist Party headquarters, and see the parliamentary offices in front.
Go beyond Rruga Ismail Qemali to find Hotel Rogner Europapark, and further on, the Palace of Congresses, which was built for Party congresses during Albania's communist regime and nowadays hosts concerts, festivals, and fairs.
See the Presidential Building, which was the Soviet embassy until 1961.
Continue to the end of the main boulevard to see

Where this trip takes you

Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque, Pyramid of Tirana

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Sheshi Skënderbej 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Local Tirana guide with fluency in a major foreign language during the tour.

What's Not Included

Everything else not mentioned in "What's Included?"

Know before you go

Pricing policy: the listed price is per person and is quoted based on a minimum of 2 participants.
To operate the tour with only 1 participant, there is an extra charge of 90%.
To operate the tour for groups of 3-5 participants, there will be a discount of 30%.
If there are 6-7 participants, there will be a discount of 50%.
If there are 8-10 participants, there will be a discount of 70%.
If there are 11-15 participants, there will be a discount of 80%.
During this tour, your Tirana guide will tell you about the best clubs, bars, and the latest cultural events, giving you a great introduction to the most important sights and attractions of Tirana.

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