Location: Tirana
Top Things to do in Tirana
Things to do in Tirana, Tirana County: The Best Food Tours
Tirana, the Republic of Albania's largest city, is blessed with a mild Mediterranean climate, a plethora of beautiful churches and lush parks. Founded in 1614, some striking Mussolini-era architecture dots the city center. Walk between sights such as Skanderbeg Square's 1789 Et'hem Bey Mosque, the 1830 Sahat-Kulla (Clock Tower) and the Puppet Theater, once home to King Zog's puppet parliament. Visit the Peace Bell, built with old cartridge shells, a reminder of Tirana's stormy past.
Restaurants in Tirana
1. City & Food Tour of Tirana in One Day
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
This tour will introduce you with local Tirana and its traditional food and cuisine. Tirana, an urban metropolis, full of contrasts in which can easily be noticed the scars from the past and the present. It is a city when fine delicate art of the beginning of the 20th century is mixed with cold rectangular shapes of the communism period and in between modern new buildings blooms. In this one Day Tour we will discover some of the most interesting part of the city combined with a lot of local flavors, interesting stories and friendly locals.
Inclusions: Traditional Breakfast - 2 Types of Soups from a Local Restaurant, Traditional Local Lunch - Grill Food, Traditional Desserts, Bottled water, Raki Taste, Hotel Pick up and Drop off
Exclusions: Souvenirs & Personal Spendings
Reviewed By princelaurent
I didn't have any expectations regarding Krujë, but the national museum Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu inside the castle felt very epic and turned out to be one my favorite ones so far in Albania. It amazes me how knowledgeable Andi is about everything you ask him, even specific details! We adjusted the itinerary a little bit on my request, which is always convenient if you're running out of time.
2. Communist History Tour Tirana & Street Food
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 9 reviews
Just a few days in Albania, you will get a sense of our 50 – year – old communist legacy. Let’s explore together the soil in which Albanian roots are planted. This tour is frighteningly exciting, historical, realistically subtle in a way that life today can’t capture. TOUR INFORMATION: Departure: 09:00 am Included: Transportation, Tour Director, Street food, Coffee break, Museum Entrance Getting around: Private motor coach, walking.
Inclusions: Hotel pick up , Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Lunch, Raki tasting, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities, Drop off
Reviewed By Azamora222
Rando was a great driver, tour guide, restaurant guide, photographer, mentor. He went beyond on helping me find my luggage that was in the airport in Italy. He was by far the best tour leader/driver I’ve ever experienced in my travels over 57 countries. I was a little skeptical to travel during the pandemic but I’m so glad I did because everything went smoothly. I have already recommended Rando and Good Albania to several of my friends. I hope one day to return to Albania. Thank you Good Albania for the amazing memories!
3. Cook with Albanian Grandmothers - Food Tour of Albania in 5 Days
This Classic Food Tour of Albania brings the best of local flavors and fragrances of Traditional Albanian Food and local life. Every participant will have the chance to try and will be encouraged to participate in cooking some of the most unique and delicious Albanian dishes. All the Foods, Drinks, Hotel and Activities are included and our tour guides will make sure to provide the picked information and the maximum of comfort for every guest. At the end of this Food Tour of Albania, you will have complete information about traditional food. In addition, you will have to taste some of the best and most well known Albanian dishes. You will have to participate in the everyday life activities of Albanians. You will be welcomed to step in the kitchen, prepare the food and be their “Mik” (Guest in their Home) for that day, one of the most respected status of Albanian Society. As an old Albanian proverb says “The house of Albanian belongs to the God & the Guest”
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Use of a kitchen facilities and Cooking lessons , Cooking Classes, Fishing Experience , Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Personal Expenses , Anything not mentioned at the program
Reviewed By princelaurent
I didn't have any expectations regarding Krujë, but the national museum Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu inside the castle felt very epic and turned out to be one my favorite ones so far in Albania. It amazes me how knowledgeable Andi is about everything you ask him, even specific details! We adjusted the itinerary a little bit on my request, which is always convenient if you're running out of time.
4. Slow food experience in Agro-tourism farm day tour
Our professional tour guide will pick you up at your hotel at 09:00 am in the morning. Our destination is one of the best Agro-tourism farms in the Balkans. We will begin with a tour around the farm. In addition, we will learn about the story of this farm and how it created jobs for more than 400 people in the region. The farm collects, elaborates and preserves regional bio fresh local products. We will also learn how this family business adapted some old communist buildings to serve as storage for local-made bio products. During lunch, we will enjoy the spectacular view of the hilly landscapes surrounding the farm. You will taste unique gastronomic flavours of slow food that combine grandmother’s recipe with the chef’s modern touch. While enjoying a wide variety of delicious food, we will learn about the history, culture, and food that makes the region so unique from the rest of Albania. In the late afternoon, we will be back in Tirana.
Inclusions: Tour of the food storage departments of the farm, Tour around the farm , Welcoming drink at the slow food restaurant, Slow food fine lunch with 3+ course menu with bio foods of the season, Special dessert at the Agro-Tourism , Transport provided by the company, Professional tour guide, Hotel pick up in Tirana, Hotel drop off in Tirana, Tourist taxes, Road taxes, Petrol
Exclusions: Drinks & Snacks (apart from the ones mentioned in the included section), Souvenirs, Personal spending , Everything that is not mentioned in the included , * Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, However, our recommendation is to tip the tour guide/driver 5 - 6 Euros per day/person , as an international practice to tip good service.
Reviewed By endria123
Our tour guide, Gezim, was terrific. He had such enthusiasm and knowledge on all aspects of the tour. He encouraged and was able to answer questions of a wide range of questions from everyone on the tour. Highly recommended.
5. Albania: Jeep Tour to Cape Rodon Bay with Lunch&WineTasting Fullday from Tirana
Enjoy this unforgettable High Level Tour and make memories of the landmarks. See the beautiful nature, piece-full forests while enjoying the power of off-road driving. Later taste some local wines and foods. Enjoy fantastic views Step back and enjoy the nature, the forests and the sea: • The Bay of Lalsit Forest • Cape of Rodon and military bunkers visit • Cape of Rodon's Castle of Scanderbeg • The Church of St. Anthony • The Villages of Lalez area Included: • Lunch and Wine Tasting in a local restaurant/winery. • Short Video film with GoPro Camera and Drone. Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation. Private or Shared Tour available options. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert English-Speaking Drivers • Welcoming by private air-conditioned Vehicles
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and dropoff, Lunch in a typical countryside restaurant, Wine Tasting, Short Video film with GoPro Camera and Drone, Air-conditioned vehicle with expert English-speaking Driver
Exclusions: Tipping is not included in our service fees, it is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
6. Albania: Jeep Tour to Cape Rodon Bay with Lunch&WineTasting Fullday from Tirana
Enjoy this unforgettable High Level Tour and make memories of the landmarks. See the beautiful nature, piece-full forests while enjoying the power of off-road driving. Later taste some local wines and foods. Enjoy fantastic views Step back and enjoy the nature, the forests and the sea: • The Bay of Lalsit Forest • Cape of Rodon and military bunkers visit • Cape of Rodon's Castle of Scanderbeg • The Church of St. Anthony • The Villages of Lalez area Included: • Lunch and Wine Tasting in a local restaurant/winery. • Short Video film with GoPro Camera and Drone. Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation. Private or Shared Tour available options. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert English-Speaking Drivers • Welcoming by private air-conditioned Vehicles
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and dropoff, Lunch in a typical countryside restaurant, Wine Tasting, Short Video film with GoPro Camera and Drone, Air-conditioned vehicle with expert English-speaking Driver
Exclusions: Tipping is not included in our service fees, it is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
7. Albania: Jeep Tour to Cape Rodon Bay with Lunch&WineTasting Fullday from Tirana
Enjoy this unforgettable High Level Tour and make memories of the landmarks. See the beautiful nature, piece-full forests while enjoying the power of off-road driving. Later taste some local wines and foods. Enjoy fantastic views Step back and enjoy the nature, the forests and the sea: • The Bay of Lalsit Forest • Cape of Rodon and military bunkers visit • Cape of Rodon's Castle of Scanderbeg • The Church of St. Anthony • The Villages of Lalez area Included: • Lunch and Wine Tasting in a local restaurant/winery. • Short Video film with GoPro Camera and Drone. Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation. Private or Shared Tour available options. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert English-Speaking Drivers • Welcoming by private air-conditioned Vehicles
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and dropoff, Lunch in a typical countryside restaurant, Wine Tasting, Short Video film with GoPro Camera and Drone, Air-conditioned vehicle with expert English-speaking Driver
Exclusions: Tipping is not included in our service fees, it is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
8. Albania: Jeep Tour to Cape Rodon Bay with Lunch&WineTasting Fullday from Tirana
Enjoy this unforgettable High Level Tour and make memories of the landmarks. See the beautiful nature, piece-full forests while enjoying the power of off-road driving. Later taste some local wines and foods. Enjoy fantastic views Step back and enjoy the nature, the forests and the sea: • The Bay of Lalsit Forest • Cape of Rodon and military bunkers visit • Cape of Rodon's Castle of Scanderbeg • The Church of St. Anthony • The Villages of Lalez area Included: • Lunch and Wine Tasting in a local restaurant/winery. • Short Video film with GoPro Camera and Drone. Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation. Private or Shared Tour available options. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert English-Speaking Drivers • Welcoming by private air-conditioned Vehicles
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and dropoff, Lunch in a typical countryside restaurant, Wine Tasting, Short Video film with GoPro Camera and Drone, Air-conditioned vehicle with expert English-speaking Driver
Exclusions: Tipping is not included in our service fees, it is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
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