Tirana: Walking tour of places between religions and communism (in English) Tirana: A Walking Tour of Places Between Religions and Communism (in English)
ID: GYG1082170-1665535
Category:
Country: Albania
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover Tirana's highlights, learn about its history and religious denominations, visit important sites that speak volumes about the communist regime, and understand the country through these aspects.
Albania is a country rich in history and culture. This walking tour helps you better understand the different religious denominations in Albania, by visiting places of worship, but also through history and their evolution.
Communism has greatly influenced the city of Tirana, and this tour lets you learn about the strong aspects of the regime that influenced all of Albanian society for 45 years.
You can't be sure of a country's or a people's future without understanding its history and past.
Our guides, with their solid knowledge of history, culture, and the history of religions, will make this visit to Tirana very pleasant and informative.
Enjoyable visits to important sites in the center of the capital.
Highlights
- Understanding Albania's history, religion, and communist regime
- History, religious practices, was communism a kind of "religion"?
- A city shaped by its past, with visits to fascinating places in Tirana
- Understanding the past helps build a strong society
- Ask questions about history, religion, gastronomy... about EVERYTHING.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We'll contact you before the tour starts to discuss the logistics of the meeting.
Next to the statue of Skenderbej, "Skenderbej" square, in downtown Tirana.
INCLUDED
- An outdoor visit to some museums in memory of the communist regime (Bunk-Art 2, Museum of Leaves, Artistic Checkpoint in the Bllok district, the Pyramid, visits inside places of worship (mosques, Catholic church, Orthodox church, Bektashi teqe), stops and historical explanations about all these places.
NOT INCLUDED
- Visits inside the museums.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
