TIRANA, ALBANIA | 8 BEST Things To Do In & Around Tirana

Tirana is located in central Albania and has been the country’s capital since 1920. And although it experienced political turmoil until 1991, the city has now evolved into the cultural and entertainment center of the country. Check out the Best Things to Do In & Around Tirana: 8. Free walking tour The first and foremost thing you should do in Tirana is go on a free walking tour. During the 2.5 hour tour, you explore Tirana’s downtown area while learning about the city and country’s turbulent history, art, and everyday life. The tour runs every day from the Opera House. ✅ Free walking tour Tirana: 7. Visit the New Bazaar Tirana’s New Bazaar (Pazari ri Bazaar) is a newly renovated market that offers fresh fruits, vegetables, as well as souvenirs, local wine, and raki. Around the bazaar, you will find several bars and restaurants to drink and eat at. Many of these places are called ‘zgara’s’, which is a grill house. 6. Go on a day trip to Kruja Kruja played a crucial role in the 15th century when it was the center of the Albanian opposition, led by the national hero Skanderbeg during the Ottoman invasion. Skenderbeg is still celebrated here today and there is even an entire museum dedicated to him. You can find this museum inside the beautiful castle that overlooks the town. ✅ Kruja day tour from Tirana: 5. Wine & dine at Tirana Castle Tirana also has its very own castle, located in the heart of the city. Only this fortress has been transformed into a commercial space, filled with restaurants, wine bars, art and souvenir shops. It’s actually a great place to have dinner with a glass of wine, and we found it quite affordable as well. 4. Explore Blloku Another great area for entertainment in Tirana is Blloku. This small neighborhood really comes alive at night and is a trendy spot among locals. In addition to a variety of hip bars, night clubs, and cafés, you can also find some of the best restaurants in Tirana here. 3. Take the Dajti Ekspres Located in the outskirts of Tirana, the Dajti Ekspres cable car takes you to Dajti National Park which is 1,613m above sea level. It’s easy to get to the cable car station by public bus. ✅ How to get to Dajti Ekspres: 2. Visit Bunk’art Bunk’art 1 is a large bunker with five levels, which was meant to be used by communist leader Hoxha and his regime in case of a nuclear attack. The bunker has now been converted into a museum, which covers the history of Albania’s past century in great detail. But it’s the preserved rooms, conceptual art, and sound effects that really bring the story to life. 1. Hike Lake Bovilla Lake Bovilla is a stunning reservoir that lies within Dajti National Park. Surrounded by two mountain ranges, hiking is the best activity you can do here. Gamti Mountain offers the most spectacular views of the lake and doesn’t require any experience. There are even some man-made stairs that help you get to the top. ✅ Lake Bovilla hiking tour: 😴 WHERE WE STAYED IN TIRANA: - LINA Apartment 📺 MORE ALBANIA VIDEOS: - Saranda Things To Do: - Gjirokaster Things To Do: - Berat Things To Do: - Albania Top 15 Places To Visit: - Albanian Alps 3-4 day itinerary: coming soon! ✍️ GET TRAVEL PLANNER AT 50% OFF: 💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP: - Book cheap flights: - Book cheap accommodations: - Book cheap rental cars: ⬇️ FREE DOWNLOAD: 100 Bucket List Destinations In The World: ✅ SUBSCRIBE: 😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ✏️ TIRANA GUIDE (WITH MAPS): 🎵 MUSIC CREDITS: Pushing Forward by Eldar Kedem Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective My Joy by Avshalom Delta Moan by Spearfisher 🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:10 Free Walking Tour 1:57 New Bazaar 2:34 Kruja Castle 3:44 Tirana Castle 4:23 Blloku 5:01 Dajti Ekspres 6:04 Bunk’art 6:56 Lake Bovilla 7:48 More Tirana Tips #tirana #albania #bestthingstodo