Tirana · COMMUNIST HISTORY & BUNK'ART TOURS
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For four decades Albania was one of the most closed countries in Europe, and the sites that explain it are now open to visitors: Bunk’Art 1 and 2, the House of Leaves surveillance museum and the tunnels beneath the city. Below are the tours that cover this history, compared — what each visits, how long it takes, and what it costs.
Walk Tirana’s communist-to-modern story with stops at Skënderbej Square, Blloku, the House of Leaves, the Pyramid, and coffee.
“Amazing tour! Our guide was kind and show a deep knowledge of Tirana 100% recommended! Great way to discover Albania”
Walk Tirana’s communist landmarks and underground bunkers, with hotel pickup, coffee and rakija, and top-tier guides in small groups.
“Literature indicated the tour would be by air conditioned vehicle but it was a 100% walking tour covering nearly five miles. Notwithstanding that deviation the tour was very good and we saw everything on the schedule and then some. The Bunker museum was a favorite as it made to realize the struggles suffered by the Albanians during the cold war. The square and surrounding buildings are very nice and the founding point of Tirana is very interesting (All you need for a city is a mosque, a bath and a bakery). Our guide Eni was excellent and she made every moment and location great. Especially when she shared a personal…”
Private 9-hour Tirana day trip to bunkers and Lalezi Bay, with hotel pickup, Albanian Trip museum, wine tasting, and guided history.
“Albanian tours are one of the best companies I’ve ever organised a tour with. Their communication is great and it’s very clear what your itinerary will be. Their tour guide, Elton, is just fantastic. He speaks fluent English and also French and Italian, and his knowledge of his country is brilliant. At this company they know exactly what to offer you, granted you communicate a clear idea of what kind of tour you’re looking for. On the day of the tour, Elton used a really nice car, and paused the action for food and toilet breaks whenever I needed. I booked 2 tours with this company and It was a…”
See Bunk’Art 1’s nuclear-era bunker museum and ride the Dajti Express cable car for Tirana views, with lunch included.
“Very good tour. Appreciated the first hand accounts. The cable car was really cool and provided beautiful views.”
