Tirana Clock Tower (Kulla e Sahatit) Tours and Activities

Explore the medieval town of Kruja and take in the highlights of the Albanian capital on this full-day trip. Visit Kruja Castle, the Museum of George Kastriot Skanderbeg, and the atmospheric Old Bazaar in Kruja; tuck into a delicious Albanian-style lunch at a local restaurant (optional: own expense); and visit landmarks including Skanderbeg Square, the Clock Tower, and Et’hem Bey Mosque in Tirana.

~If you've ever imagined discovering a place that is completely undiscovered and full of surprises, then Tirana is the right place. ~There you will find the story of a town, which flourished with its special traditions and beauties, which was changed by the history of a small kingdom, was imprisoned by a communist regime and today thrives on development. ~There you will find hospitality, tradition and plenty of people wanting to share their greatest treasure: ALBANIA! "I visit Tirana" tour, is a great choice for first-time visitors.Our guides are born and raised in Tirana, so they will give you a tour with insights from the point of view of a local. You will see a mix of art, history, culture and religious themes all within easy walking distance.

The tour combines a 3-4 hour walking tour of the city center of Tirana with a visit to the Dajti Express Cable Car.  In the morning, you will see the historical sights, such as Skanderbeg Square, the Clock Tower, the Et'hem Bey Mosque and the main government street. We will pass by the communist landmarks, like the Blloku Area, the house of the former dictator, the Bunk'Art 2 Museum and the Museum of Secret Surveillance. We also visit new attractions like the new food market and the Grand Park.  Then, in the afternoon you will take the cable car to Mount Dajti. From the cable car you look down on treetops, little farm houses, lakes and impressive mountain cliffs. Then, once you reach the mountain balcony, you will have a panoramic view of the entire city center of Tirana, the Adriatic Sea and the coastline.  During the tour, we will pass by all the most important museums and explain what there is to see inside. Please note, we will not enter all the museums, due to the limited time.

On this comprehensive small group tour we will show you the best of Tirana. We have included all the sights in one tour to maximize your experience. We include morning tea, a full traditional Albanian Lunch & beer, wine or soft drink. The squares, museums & famous bustling café scene are what make this city fascinating. You will see a mix of art, history, culture and religious themes all within easy walking distance. You will see it all and all entrance fees are included. Languages include Albanian, Italian & English.

Museum of Communism (Bunk’art) – Petrela Fortress- Blloku District – Scanderbeg Square – Et'hem Bey Mosque – Clock Tower-Pyramid of Tirana – Tanners Bridge – New Bazaar- Bektashi World Centre

Explore two destinations in one day: Tirana and Kruja. In the morning, the guide will show you Tirana's city center during a walking tour. You will see highlights like, Skanderbeg square, the Clock Tower, the Pyramid of Tirana and the Presidential Office. In the afternoon, you will explore the medieval town of Kruje. Kruje is one of the most famous cities in Albania, because it was the home of the National Hero Skanderbeg. You will visit the Castle of Kruje, which has an amazing panoramic view. And you will enter the Skanderbeg Museum and learn how the National hero was able to fight against the Ottoman Empire. Furthermore, you will see the Ethnographic Museum, which shows a traditional Albanian house. Then, you have the chance to shop for some souvenirs and handicrafts at the Old Bazaar Market. -Hotel pickup and drop off in Tirana included -Entrance fees in Kruje included. Due to the limited time, we will not enter the museums in Tirana.

On this comprehensive small group tour we will show you the best of Tirana. We have included all the sights in one tour to maximize your experience. We include morning tea, a full traditional Albanian Lunch & beer, wine or soft drink. The squares, museums & famous bustling café scene are what make this city fascinating. You will see a mix of art, history, culture and religious themes all within easy walking distance. You will see it all and all entrance fees are included. Languages include Albanian, Italian & English. Hotel Pick up and Drop off from Durres.

This tour is unique because the tourist can learn the most history and cultural information about Albania and also Tirana. The tour is relatively short in distance, around 3 km. Able to witness the three main eras of the development of Tirana, ottoman times, 20th century, and modern one!

During your stay for Holidays on the beach in Durrës area, its the time for you to visit Tirana. The capital is undoubtedly one of the liveliest and most transforming cities in Southeast Europe, it's a perfect example of a city that has a wonderful, vibrant atmosphere that perfectly fits its funky look. undoubtedly one of the liveliest and most transforming cities in Southeast Europe. And Durrës is a versatile port city with both a modern and ancient appeal.

It would be like traveling between different periods of time that Albania and this city has been through. A mixture between architecture, history, culture and the actual social life of Tirana.

This guided tour aims to show you the highlights of Tirana, the capital of Albania, the most controversial city you have ever visited. A city where nowadays use to live one-third of the population; a mix of culture between north and south Albania. A city with ottoman, Italian and Albanian Communism regime influences. A modern city, similar to a European one and very different from all the other cities around Albania. Our tour offers the most completed and long list of attractions to provide for you a local experience and make you feel this city in every step. Historical sites, monuments, sightseeing, cultural - heritage, regime museum and moreover from what listed in this tour description. We are open to adapt it to your request and available time you might have. We would like to show you the other Albania, which stands after these attractions.