Appreciate the beauty of Albanian culture and history on this walking tour of the capital city of Tirana. Learn about the different periods that the ancient Albanian people went through. Get a close look at how fast the city has changed after the fall of the dictatorship. Explore all that Tirana has a lot to offer. Walk around the city, visiting the main monuments, buildings, and points of interest. Follow your guide to the National Historical Museum, Ethem Beu Mosque, Kulla e Sahatit, Tirana Castle, and Bunk’Art Museum. Learn about the history of each monument on the way from your expert guide. Ask your guide for other recommendations. Get insider tips on the city's nightlife and the most iconic spots.

Meet your guide at Scanderbeg Squere and set off on your tour of the city where you will learn about the rule of the Communist Party of Labour of Albania, which ruled from 1945 to 1991. First, stop at Scanderbeg Square . Get an overview of Albanian national history prior to the communist era and learn more about Albania's national hero, Scanderbeg. Hear of the story of the military commander who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire. Then, visit the Etemhem Bey Mosque and the Clock Tower. A few meters away from Scanderbeg Square is the underground bunker, Bunkart 2. Explore this modern-day museum which provides plenty of fascinating stories from communist times. Discover traces of communist architecture and artifacts when entering the nearby block area. See a section of a war bunker, materials from the Spac mine, and parts of the Berlin Wall which were gifts from the German government. Inside the block area, see the exterior of the house of the former dictator, Enver Hoxha. Continue the tour with a visit to the museum, the Hause of Leaves, a building that housed the state intelligence agency, the Sigurimi. Enjoy some of the best grilled food in Tirana for lunch.