Tirana Walking Tour of Bunkers and Gangs with Raki Tasting
Have you ever wondered: Is Albania safe to visit? Well the answer is YES! Don’t let the name of this tour fool you! It's unique itinerary will shed light into the turbulent past of Albanians as well as break down some stereotypes. Join us in this guided walking tour with Raki tasting included!
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Stop At: BunkArt 2, Rruga Abdi Toptani, Tirana Albania
The museum itself it’s a bunker and it lays underneath the Ministry of Internal Affairs, revealing the secrets of “Sigurimi”, the political police that was the harsh persecution weapon used by the regime of Enver Hoxha.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Enver Hoxha Pyramid, Boulevard Deshmoret e Kombit, Tirana Albania
In a 10 minute walk you’ll find yourself right in front of the Pyramid. Built in 1988, its purpose was to serve as a museum for Enver Hoxha, the dictator of the period. Its rare architecture makes it one of a kind building.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Peace Bell, Blv. Deshmoret e Kombit, Tirana Albania
Right next to the Pyramid you’ll find “The Bell of Peace”, a Bell made of the cartridges during the Civil War of 1997, when most of the infamous bands flourished. ( The pyramid and its surroundings are currently under construction, therefore you may not be able to come closer to the Peace Bell, however our guide will make sure to give a clear and detailed information of the attraction)
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Postbllok - Checkpoint Monument, Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit, Tirana Albania
Albania counts almost 173,371 concrete bunkers with an average of 5.7 bunkers for every square kilometer, being built during the communism. Further in your tour will visit Postbllok (Checkpoint), which is also a bunker and at the same time a memorial to Albanian communist isolation altogether with the remaining supports of a mining gallery in the notorious labour camp Spaç and a piece from the Berlin Wall.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Blloku, Tirana Albania
To finish this communism tour, your last stop is the villa of Enver Hoxha inside the quarter of Bllok. During the period of his rule, the area was only reserved for government officials and the general public could not enter. After Hoxha’s death, the area was reopened and is now a popular hangout and destination point.
Duration: 45 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
09:00 AM
Duración: 2 To 3 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Et'hem Bej Mosque, AL, Sheshi Skënderbej, Tiranë 1000, Albania
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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