Tirana Local Food Experience and 3-4 Hour Walking Tour
by Choose Balkans
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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.€110Overview
Tirana, the capital of Albania, offers a mix of markets, neighborhoods, and traditional foods. This walking tour lasts about three to four hours and includes a local guide who shares knowledge of Tirana's culinary scene. The meeting point is at Twin Towers, opposite the Pyramids of Tirana. The tour begins at a small, lesser-known local spot where participants taste Byrek, a traditional Albanian pastry made from thin dough layers filled with spinach, cheese, or meat. Next, the group visits Çam Bazaar, a place where various goods such as clothes and kitchen items are sold, with opportunities to bargain. Following this, the guide leads through Tirana's alleyways and street markets, offering chances to sample seasonal fruits, vegetables, local olive oil, honey, and cheese varieties. The route passes through lively neighborhoods and a market known for second-hand items. The tour concludes at the New Bazaar where a traditional Albanian meal is served, featuring regional dishes. A glass of Albanian Grape Raki is also included to accompany the meal.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tirana
The tour starts with a meeting at Twin Towers near the Pyramids of Tirana. The first stop is a small local place known mainly to residents, where participants taste Byrek, a traditional Albanian pastry made with thin dough and fillings like spinach, cheese, or meat.
30 min
Tregu Cameria
The group then moves to Çam Bazaar, a market where a variety of goods such as clothing and kitchenware are sold. Visitors can bargain with vendors for lower prices.
30 min
Walking through Tirana markets and alleyways
The guide leads the group through Tirana’s hidden streets and busy markets. During this time, participants sample fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other local flavors while observing daily life.
60 min
New Bazaar and traditional meal
The tour continues through colorful neighborhoods and a market known for second-hand items. The final stop is the New Bazaar, where the group sits for a traditional Albanian meal featuring regional specialties. The meal is paired with a glass of Albanian Grape Raki.
60 min
Meeting point
Please meet your guide at the address below: Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit Twin Towers, Tower 2, Tirana The Twin Towers are located directly opposite to the Pyramids of Tirana, please wait by the Amo sushi restaurant outside on ground floor where we will be waiting for you.
End point
Please meet your guide at the address below: Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit Twin Towers, Tower 2, Tirana The Twin Towers are located directly opposite to the Pyramids of Tirana, please wait by the Amo sushi restaurant outside on ground floor where we will be waiting for you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Tirana Local Food Experience and 3-4 Hour Walking Tour
by Choose Balkans
Choose from 2 available options
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.€110Overview
Tirana, the capital of Albania, offers a mix of markets, neighborhoods, and traditional foods. This walking tour lasts about three to four hours and includes a local guide who shares knowledge of Tirana's culinary scene. The meeting point is at Twin Towers, opposite the Pyramids of Tirana. The tour begins at a small, lesser-known local spot where participants taste Byrek, a traditional Albanian pastry made from thin dough layers filled with spinach, cheese, or meat. Next, the group visits Çam Bazaar, a place where various goods such as clothes and kitchen items are sold, with opportunities to bargain. Following this, the guide leads through Tirana's alleyways and street markets, offering chances to sample seasonal fruits, vegetables, local olive oil, honey, and cheese varieties. The route passes through lively neighborhoods and a market known for second-hand items. The tour concludes at the New Bazaar where a traditional Albanian meal is served, featuring regional dishes. A glass of Albanian Grape Raki is also included to accompany the meal.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tirana
The tour starts with a meeting at Twin Towers near the Pyramids of Tirana. The first stop is a small local place known mainly to residents, where participants taste Byrek, a traditional Albanian pastry made with thin dough and fillings like spinach, cheese, or meat.
30 min
Tregu Cameria
The group then moves to Çam Bazaar, a market where a variety of goods such as clothing and kitchenware are sold. Visitors can bargain with vendors for lower prices.
30 min
Walking through Tirana markets and alleyways
The guide leads the group through Tirana’s hidden streets and busy markets. During this time, participants sample fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other local flavors while observing daily life.
60 min
New Bazaar and traditional meal
The tour continues through colorful neighborhoods and a market known for second-hand items. The final stop is the New Bazaar, where the group sits for a traditional Albanian meal featuring regional specialties. The meal is paired with a glass of Albanian Grape Raki.
60 min
Meeting point
Please meet your guide at the address below: Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit Twin Towers, Tower 2, Tirana The Twin Towers are located directly opposite to the Pyramids of Tirana, please wait by the Amo sushi restaurant outside on ground floor where we will be waiting for you.
End point
Please meet your guide at the address below: Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit Twin Towers, Tower 2, Tirana The Twin Towers are located directly opposite to the Pyramids of Tirana, please wait by the Amo sushi restaurant outside on ground floor where we will be waiting for you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.