Tirana Food and City Tour with Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch and Drinks Included
by Go as Local
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€120Overview
This half-day bus and walking tour in Tirana lasts about 5 to 6 hours and combines visits to key city areas with tastings of traditional Albanian food and drinks. It starts with breakfast at a local restaurant in the Bicycle Market neighborhood, where you can try Pace, a thick spicy soup made from cow head or bone marrow. Then the tour heads to Pazari i Ri (New Bazaar) to see local fruits, vegetables, souvenirs, and to sample a pastry known for its traditional Merengue Cake recipe. Next, you will visit Blloku, the old communist district now known for its coffee shops, where you can choose from more than 25 types of coffee including espresso or Turkish coffee. The tour continues along the Main Boulevard “Deshmoret e Kombit,” passing landmarks like the Pyramid and other notable buildings, followed by lunch at a traditional grill restaurant serving Tirana specialties such as Fergese and Qofte, paired with local beer or wine. After lunch, the group walks through the pedestrian Artistic Boulevard “Pedonale” to the Castle of Tirana, an administrative center now featuring shops and bars. You will also visit a specialized olive oil shop to learn about olive oil history, cultivation, and tasting. The final stop is a shop offering only Albanian products like jams, cheeses, herbs, and Raki, where you can taste and purchase local items. Bottled water and snacks are provided throughout the tour. Souvenirs and personal expenses are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Skanderbeg Square
After pickup, the tour starts at a traditional breakfast restaurant in the Bicycle Market neighborhood. Here you can try Pace, a thick spicy soup made from cow head or bone marrow. The restaurant has preserved this breakfast tradition since 2004.
60 min
Pazari i Ri
The tour moves past the New Bazaar area, known for its typical Albanian fruits, vegetables, and souvenirs. There is a stop at a local pastry shop famous since 1998 for its Merengue Cake, made from a family recipe inspired by childhood memories.
60 min
Blloku
In this formerly communist district near the city center, you'll stop at a coffee shop offering over 25 types of coffee from around the world. Options include small espresso or Turkish coffee, local favorites.
60 min
Main Boulevard “Deshmoret e Kombit”
Walking along Tirana’s main boulevard, you will learn about its architecture and history, passing landmarks like the Pyramid. The area used to be the residential district of former communist leader Enver Hoxha. Lunch is served at a traditional grill restaurant featuring local dishes Fergese and Qofte.
60 min
Pedonale and Tirana Castle
A walk on the pedestrian Artistic Boulevard leads to Tirana Castle at the city center. The castle has served various administrative roles and now houses shops and bars. Then, visit a specialized olive oil shop to learn about olive oil history, olive trees, and tasting techniques, with an option to buy olive products.
30 min
100% Made In Albania Shop
The final stop is a shop selling products from different Albanian regions, including jams, cheeses, herbs, and Raki. This is where the tour concludes.
10 min
Traditional Local Grill Restaurant
At lunch, try a full grill meal including the famous meatballs and Fergese. Local beer or wine is offered with the meal. This restaurant is popular among locals.
60 min
Drive-by Stop
.
Meeting point
We will welcome all our guests at Carousel at Main Square at 9:00
End point
We will welcome all our guests at Carousel at Main Square at 9:00
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Tirana Food and City Tour with Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch and Drinks Included
by Go as Local
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€120Overview
This half-day bus and walking tour in Tirana lasts about 5 to 6 hours and combines visits to key city areas with tastings of traditional Albanian food and drinks. It starts with breakfast at a local restaurant in the Bicycle Market neighborhood, where you can try Pace, a thick spicy soup made from cow head or bone marrow. Then the tour heads to Pazari i Ri (New Bazaar) to see local fruits, vegetables, souvenirs, and to sample a pastry known for its traditional Merengue Cake recipe. Next, you will visit Blloku, the old communist district now known for its coffee shops, where you can choose from more than 25 types of coffee including espresso or Turkish coffee. The tour continues along the Main Boulevard “Deshmoret e Kombit,” passing landmarks like the Pyramid and other notable buildings, followed by lunch at a traditional grill restaurant serving Tirana specialties such as Fergese and Qofte, paired with local beer or wine. After lunch, the group walks through the pedestrian Artistic Boulevard “Pedonale” to the Castle of Tirana, an administrative center now featuring shops and bars. You will also visit a specialized olive oil shop to learn about olive oil history, cultivation, and tasting. The final stop is a shop offering only Albanian products like jams, cheeses, herbs, and Raki, where you can taste and purchase local items. Bottled water and snacks are provided throughout the tour. Souvenirs and personal expenses are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Skanderbeg Square
After pickup, the tour starts at a traditional breakfast restaurant in the Bicycle Market neighborhood. Here you can try Pace, a thick spicy soup made from cow head or bone marrow. The restaurant has preserved this breakfast tradition since 2004.
60 min
Pazari i Ri
The tour moves past the New Bazaar area, known for its typical Albanian fruits, vegetables, and souvenirs. There is a stop at a local pastry shop famous since 1998 for its Merengue Cake, made from a family recipe inspired by childhood memories.
60 min
Blloku
In this formerly communist district near the city center, you'll stop at a coffee shop offering over 25 types of coffee from around the world. Options include small espresso or Turkish coffee, local favorites.
60 min
Main Boulevard “Deshmoret e Kombit”
Walking along Tirana’s main boulevard, you will learn about its architecture and history, passing landmarks like the Pyramid. The area used to be the residential district of former communist leader Enver Hoxha. Lunch is served at a traditional grill restaurant featuring local dishes Fergese and Qofte.
60 min
Pedonale and Tirana Castle
A walk on the pedestrian Artistic Boulevard leads to Tirana Castle at the city center. The castle has served various administrative roles and now houses shops and bars. Then, visit a specialized olive oil shop to learn about olive oil history, olive trees, and tasting techniques, with an option to buy olive products.
30 min
100% Made In Albania Shop
The final stop is a shop selling products from different Albanian regions, including jams, cheeses, herbs, and Raki. This is where the tour concludes.
10 min
Traditional Local Grill Restaurant
At lunch, try a full grill meal including the famous meatballs and Fergese. Local beer or wine is offered with the meal. This restaurant is popular among locals.
60 min
Drive-by Stop
.
Meeting point
We will welcome all our guests at Carousel at Main Square at 9:00
End point
We will welcome all our guests at Carousel at Main Square at 9:00
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.