Itinerary
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Stop At: Skanderbeg Square, Plaza Tirana, Tirana 1001 Albania
After the pick up the first destination of the tour will be one of very few least typical breakfast restaurants, or “Mengjezore”. It is where we will have the chance to taste “Pace” a traditional thick, spicy soup made of cow head or bone marrow. Located at the “Bicycle Market”, a very typical local neighborhood this Restaurant, since 2004 has kept alive the tradition of “Breakfast Restaurant” and Pace.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pazari i Ri, Sheshi Avni Rustemi, Tirana 1001 Albania
After an energizing breakfast, passing by the “New Bazaar” we will get introduced with some of the most typical Albanian Fruits, vegetables and souvenirs. The area of the New Bazaar is one of the most interested in Tirana, Shortstop in a Local Pastry. From 1998 they are bringing the same recipe of the Merengue Cake. For the owner, all started as a good memory from childhood happy days.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Blloku, Tirana Albania
Passing from the Old Part of the city and getting nearer to the city center we will spot the Communist Influence on the buildings and Architecture. It is time for some coffee and we will stop by a local coffee shop. It will be hard to choose as they provide more than 25 different types of coffee from all over the world. Of course, if you would like to sounds local go with the small espresso or Turkish Coffee.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pallati i Kongreseve, Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit, Tiranë, Albania
The tour continues in the Main Boulevard of Tirana “Deshmoret e Kombit”. You will learn more about its Architecture, Style and History. It is where Piramida and most famous buildings of Tirana are situated. Walking along the former communist part of the city, Blloku. It uses to be the residential area of the Former Communist dictator, Enver Hoxha.
Lunch at a traditional grill restaurant when we will have the chance to taste 2 of the most famous dishes of Tirana, “Fergese” and “Qofte”.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tirana Castle, Shëtitorja Murat Toptani, Tiranë, Albania
Walking through the “Pedonale” the pedestrian Artistic Boulevard we will visit the Castle of Tirana. Situated in the center of Tirana it has been an administrative point in different ruling systems. Recently renovated, now it is one of the most interesting attractions with unique shops and bars.
Visit at a Specialised Olive Oil Shop, when we will get professionally introduced to the history of the Olive Oil. Olive trees and how to taste Olive Oil.
Opportunity for buying Olive Souvenirs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: 8RGC+HJ9, Shëtitorja Murat Toptani, Tiranë, Albania
Next Stop will be a small 100 % Made In Albania Shop. It is where all the products are coming from different regions of Albania bringing at us an Albanian Bouquets of Flavors and tastes. Introducing to different Jams, Cheese, Herbs and Raki Tasting.
It is also the last Stop of the Tour and where this tour ends.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Restorant Tymi, 8RH7+C2W, Rruga e Kavajës, Tiranë, Albania
Visit at traditional Local Restaurant where we will have the chance to try a full Grill Lunch and local beer or wine.
Famous for their Meatballs and Fergese, this restaurant is one of the most favorite of locals in the area.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Go as Local - Tour Operator Albania, Rruga Siri Kodra 88, Tirana 1001, Albania
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Skanderbeg Square, Sheshi Skënderbej, Tiranë, Albania
5 to 6 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Q9796UZharryt
The tour and tour guide was very informative and a lot of fun and covered alot! The food we got to try was also amazing and tasty. Would 100% recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : eleanorv838
Xhulio was an amazing guide who answered all of our many and varied questions. He obviously loves his city and country, but also recognizes the shortfalls. We enjoyed the food, a fusion of many cultures, fresh vegetables and dairy products. It was a wonderful introduction to our holiday in Albania.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : jacqueline_r
Wonderful guide, Wonderful city, wonderful food. Albania is a beautiful country with a rich history. I'm so glad their period of communism has ended!
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Sarah_C
Great tour with many stops and several dishes to try. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. You won’t leave hungry.
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Posted On : 2024-04-23
Posted By : Nick_L
Really enjoyed the tour with Erjon our very knowledgeable guide. We saw all the top sights of Tirana and enjoyed breakfast, raki, ice cream and a fantastic mixed grill. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-15
Posted By : Malgorzata_M
This is one of the best local tours we’ve ever had! We met with our guide, Redi, at the main square in Tirana, where he started with explanation of the most important bits of Albanian history. Throughout all the trip he was very knowledgeable about the places we visited, but also shared a lot about the history and culture of Albania, which totally exceeded ours expectation. We loved all the food we ate during the evening, everything was delicious and some things also very new for us! Atmosphere was awesome, we felt like we were meeting with a friend who wants to show us the best places in Tirana. We highly recommend this tour for everyone!
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Posted On : 2024-03-17
Posted By : arlenesG2310GH
I used Go as a Local for 3 days. They were wonderful - knowledgeable, friendly, and punctual. My first tour of Tirana and bunker art was everything I had asked for - I was very interested in history, particularly the communist era, and I learned a great deal. I highly recommend all the guides in this company. (I used them for Berat also).
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Posted On : 2024-02-20
Posted By : Mark_L
Really enjoyed our tour with Xhulio. Very informative and well paced. Great local food and knowledge. Would highly recommend
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Posted On : 2024-02-17
Posted By : Elenia_C
we visited Tirana in two days, so we wanted something to let us explore the most of it in the little time we had.
This tour has been a perfect choice: our guide Xhulio was very well prepared about Tirana's history and culture and accompanied us in a long tour, that helped us explore basically all of the city center. We saw a lot of amazing stuff - and when there was something we didn't recognize, he made us aware of them.
We did this tour on December 31st, so we supposed some places would've been closed. Despite that, Xhulio managed to find very nice traditional places for us to enjoy. We had a very good breakfast in a traditional bakery and enjoyed a nice tea in a coffee shop in a beautiful area. For lunch, almost all places were closed, but our guide still managed to find the only open one and brought us there to enjoy an extremely good lunch.
We had fun, enjoyed our time together, had good meals and saw the beautiful parts of a beautiful city, all in the span of one morning. Definitely worth it! Thank you again, Xhulio, for the wonderful experience!
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Posted On : 2024-01-03
Posted By : Lyndsey_C
I loved seeing the city through its food with the helpful guidance and friendly conversations with Aron. We had incredible local dishes from off the beaten path places I would never have found on my own and got to see a whole new side of the city! Definitely recommend for anyone visiting Tirana and wanting to eat well!
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Posted On : 2023-12-13
