Location: Tirana
Top Things to do in Tirana
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Tirana, Tirana County
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. Good Albania
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 70 reviews
We actively explore different parts of Albania ourselves, getting tips and hints from locals, to provide well-organised, original and fun tours. We will share and explain in detail , sometimes in an over-passionate way, everything that we have chosen from our own experiences. We are fluent in English, Italian, German, Spanish , Macedonian and Turkish.
2. Dajti Adventure Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Dajti Adventure Park is a Zipline & Aerial Adventure Park in the heart of Dajti Mountain. The easiest way to get to Dajti Adventure Park is via the Dajti Ekspres cable car which is included free in the price of the admission.
3. Limitless Albania
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Limitless Albania is a small, specialist registered company who offers a range of private, customized guided tours and services to meet all the specific needs and requirements of our clientele in our country, Albania.
4. Choose Balkans
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 335 reviews
“Choose Balkans” is a tourism project specialized in the incoming tourism toward the Western Balkans. Our aim is to support and promote adventure and geo tourism attractions that characterize the Balkan region.
5. Tours Albania & Balkans
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
Since its foundation TAB Travel has been guided by its restless exploration drive, which is why the main focus of the company has always been on remote and unexplored destinations. We believe that the encounters with distant and completely different cultures and landscapes have an extraordinary enriching influence on every traveler, which is why our main goal is to offer our clients exciting and unforgettable experiences. Entering the Albanian market, our goal has been to reveal some of the most exotic destinations to the Albania & Balkan travelers on an affordable price. As we believe that what makes a journey truly unforgettable is not only the destination but the overall experience, we always try to organize our trips in a way that includes maximum interaction with the local communities, as well as with the surrounding landscapes that we encounter during our travels.
6. Off Limits Albania
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 99 reviews
Off Limits Albania organize tours from Tirana, Durres and Shkoder to the top destinations of Albania: Theth, Valbona, Korce, Vlora, Saranda, Gjirokaster, Berat, Divjake, Durres etc. From Adventure to Cultural and agriculture tour of groups and private requests. The rural landscape of Albania offers perfectly versatile choices for the visitors interested to experience, understand and enjoy interaction with one of the oldest cultures in Europe.
7. RivieraBus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
RivieraBus is a unique touristic bus route which connects Tirana with all main resorts of Albanian Riviera. We offer not just boring transfer, but an enjoyable adventure with comfortable service: - online booking & payment - 39.9 EUR to any destination - stable schedule 3 times a week - free wi-fi and drinks on board - high-class air-conditioned minivan - responsible english-spoken driver
Reviewed By phutty - Tallinn, Estonia
This travel service does exactly what it says on the tin, in the best possible way. We had a ride booked from Tirana to Sarandë - a five-and-a-half hour trip from the capital to the south of the country - and were collected bang on time with the other passengers from the pick-up point in the city centre. Our driver was friendly and efficient, explaining everything at the outset and providing us all with bottled water, but most importantly reliable on the road. The seven-seater minivan we travelled in was clean and comfortable, with good air-conditioning. We made an early stop at a service station about an hour out of Tirana, before continuing to the coast at Vlorë and then traversing the gorgeous Llogora Pass. The views here, as elsewhere, were stunning, and we made a slightly longer stop high up the mountain, where we had our photo taken as a group for the company's Instagram (which turned out to be a really good pic). Not long after that the first of the passengers left us at Dhërmi, then the next three at Himarë and for the last hour or so it was just me and my husband. We arrived in Sarandë about 15 minutes ahead of schedule. Given the convenience and reliability of the service, I think the €39.90 price tag is justified - particularly if you're doing the full trip. It's obviously a lot more costly than the intercity buses (all the more so because the price is the same however far you travel) but there's arguably no other way of doing the same trip that's anywhere near as comfortable. As such, I happily recommend it.
8. Active Albania
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
In a Europe that’s been tamed and explored, with rules and order in every single corner – from the supermarket to the bus stop – Albania is the last defender of the rugged. A place where the mountains have no roads, the rivers flow wild, and the beaches unspoiled by the concrete and promenades of the West. Where adventure isn’t guided by velvet ropes or lonely planet guides, but simply by the feet in your shoes, and the spirit in your heart. Where a holiday can melt away your routine, and reinvigorate your zest for the undiscovered and the grit of nature beyond the maps. Discover the adventurous, mysterious, un-tamed, Albania through our daily trips or outdoor tours.
9. Grand Park (Parku i Madh)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 321 reviews
Reviewed By kiwibuddy1 - Grand Bend, Canada
The 230 h Grand Park is located in the southern end of Tirana. it is a beautiful place to walk, stroll, bike, jog or run, depending on one's energy level! Regardless of your chosen activity, the park is a pleasant escape from the crowded city centre and a chance to enjoy fresh air, nature and tranquility.
10. Dajti Ekspres “Cable Car”
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,051 reviews
Located just 15 mins from the centre of Tirana, “Dajti Ekspres” provides it’s visitors with an unforgettable experience. Take the 15 minute trip up Dajti Mountain on the longest cableway in the Balkans and enjoy the breathtaking views of the city. At the summit, relax and enjoy the surroundings, take a stroll and enjoy the view! Enjoy a hot or cold drink in our rotating bar/cafe, located on the 7th floor of the Dajti Tower Hotel. A 45 minute stay at the bar will ensure you get a full 360 degrees view of the beautiful surroundings, including the Dajti national park. Fancy a bite to eat? Head over to our on-site restaurant perched on the edge of the mountain! Serving both traditional & International cuisine, we're told that the food is great (we are currently rated 10th on Trip Advisor out of 300 restaurants in Tirana) but even we must admit, it's the panoramic view that is the main attraction, simply breathtaking! We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Reviewed By usakomodo - Charlotte, United States
This 14 minute ride will provide you with wonderful views (given that you have a clear, sunny day!) of the city and surrounding wooded national park. We alighted ta the top, 3,445' above sea level. Leave enough time for lunch.
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