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Want to see the best of Tirana? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Tirana!

Destination

Tirana, Albania

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

Ελληνικά, English, Español, Italiano

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Local Snack or Drink
• Entrance Fee Bunker
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to other attractions than mentioned

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of Libraria Adrion Bookstore - Tirana to start your journey

   View on Maps

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. City Highlights

   See from Bunk'Art 2, Grand Park of Tirana, Komiteti Kafe Muzeum, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Tirana so unique

4. Hidden Gems

   Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience

5. Magical Storytelling

   Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

6. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Georg🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Ani)

30 July 2023

The tour with Ani was a blast! Not only is she a super expert in the huge history of Albania and Tirana and could answer all our questions. She also has a good sense of humor, shared many fun insights with us and also gave us a lot of good tecommendations regarding restaurants, bar and places to visit, that are not part of the tour. It was great! We (a group of 12) would definitely be on tour with Ani again! It was a blast!!!

Steve and Lenore🇺🇸 United States

(About local DORIAN)

27 January 2025

Wow. Come hungry. Dori is a fantastic guide and has such passion for Albania and the food. We tried so many dishes and every single one was superb. No tourist stuff; all local!!! We can’t recommend this tour enough. You can’t beat this food tour!

baerbelweixner

(About local DORIAN)

29 December 2024

We enjoyed our walk through Tirana very much. Dorian is a very nice person knowing a lot about the interesting sights. It was very comfortable being with him for two hours.Great walk

Qais

(About local DORIAN)

29 November 2024

Dori is an exceptional and wonderful tour guide! We toured Albania and North Macedonia with him for multiple days, including Durres, Tirana, Lake Ohrid, Bovilla lake and Kruja. It is quickly evident how friendly and welcoming Dori is, and I really appreciated his very vast depth of knowledge of all the areas we visited - you could point almost anything out and he would be able to talk about it. On a personal level too, Dori has such a great number of anecdotes of his memories growing up in Albania, including of the communist period while he was a child... I was always fascinated to hear more! On another note, it is very pleasing to see how well Dori gets on with the locals, many seem to know and are happy to greet him, which added to the friendly atmosphere of our tours. Dori is also a very flexible tour guide, with such great knowledge of the region that he is able to give suggestions and take you to relevant places at your request. The restaurants he took us to were less touristy and filled with locals, and he showed me somewhere to get a closer look at a bridge that fascinated me during his drive! Overall I could not recommend Dori enough, he responds very quickly and attentively, showed us great things and took great care of us... I will not hesitate to reach out to you again should we ever be back!Dori is a wonderful, friendly, entertaining and knowledgeable tour guide!

Susan

(About local DORIAN)

16 November 2024

Dori was our private driver and tour guide for 4 full days while we travelled from Dubrovnik, Croatia, through Montenegro, Albania, Northern Macedonia and finishing up in Balasko, Bulgaria. We had an amazing time, with a guide that made you feel like you had been friends for some time. Doris vast knowledge of all places visited was very impressive, adding in a few additional stops along the way that only a guide who was passionate about sharing his part of the world would do. While our group was 2 couples of different ages and abilities. Dori catered for both, suggesting more strenuous activities for those that could while offering alternates for those that couldn't. This way our group got the best of everything and could share our stories and photos at the dinner table each night. There was never an indication that we felt rushed or that it was an imposition that he was monitoring both groups. At night we were asked if we needed a restaurant suggestion and on one occasion he even organised for us to experience a local dish that wasn't on the menu. Our wellbeing was always Dori's concern, promptly opening the vehicle doors and placing his hand made step stool at the ready which would assist us in and out, which was most helpful. We were never concerned about our safety whilst driving. One part of our trip included an impromptu lunch with distant family members in a Northern Macedonia village. Dori politely joined us and we were extremely lucky he did as he soon became our interpreter when finding that English was barely spoken. This personal touch is what made our tour so memorable. Thank you Dori. Your ability in conversing across languages is pretty impressive as was your knowledge of the countries we travelled. What a wonderful person, guide, and driver. Highly recommended, you will not be disappointed.Private 4 day tour Croatia to Montenegro, Albania, Northern Macedonia to Bulgaria

Scott

(About local DORIAN)

15 November 2024

Dori was the best! He took care of everything, and we were left amazed with this country’s beauty and history. He navigated the traffic and the terrain with experience and ensured ever need was met. Not only did he know the landmarks and history, but it felt like he knew all the locals and had an inside track on the best shops, hotels, and food as well. Being our first family trip to Europe, I was not sure what to expect. I was expecting the unknown and to be uncomfortable. Instead, I felt at home. I was able to relax and enjoy myself. My wife and kids had a wonderful time as well. I even caught my teenage son smiling multiple times! It was amazing trip and Dori was a huge part of making it so successful. I would recommend him without any reservations!Beautiful Balkans

Viajero279

(About local DORIAN)

14 November 2024

From the end of December 2023 to the beginning of January 2024 I used Dori as my guide for most of my sightseeing tours in Albania. When I first inquired about his tours, he responded immediately and made it extremely easy to make reservations. I took day tours to Berat, Apollonia and Bashtova (fortress), as well as overnight tours to Southern Albania (Butrint, Saranda, Gjirokastër, as well as some lesser-known small towns on the way) and Ohrid (Ohrid town in North Macedonia as well as some nearby villages around Ohrid lake in both North Macedonia and Albania). All of these tours were extremely memorable and amazing. I really enjoyed all of them. Dori was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, as well as an extremely safe driver. He always provided many interesting facts about all of the places we visited as well as facts about places we would pass by on the road. I never felt rushed at any time I was visiting any of the sites. He also takes really good photos (I always like having photos of myself at the sites I visit). In addition, Dori always showed me things that were lesser known (whenever there were any), which added to the experience. Albania is a very underrated country. It has so many interesting sites and places to visit. The people are very welcoming and friendly, and I always felt very safe in all the places I visited. Also, be sure to visit one of the Communist era bunkers if you are able to. There are thousands of them throughout Albania and they are extremely interesting. I could not have had a better guide than Dori and would highly recommend him to anyone visiting Albania. You will not be disappointed!Wonderful tours with an amazing guide

Darran

(About local DORIAN)

2 November 2024

Dorian picked us up from Himare in Albania to take us to Kruj and from start to finish he was absolutely brilliant, if there is something he doesn’t know about Albania then it probably isn’t worth knowing as he was telling us stuff the whole journey and even took us to one of his favourite seafood restaurants which was a 5 star experience. A few days later he picked us up from Kruj to take us to Montenegro and yet again he excelled at everything, his professionalism and knowledge was outstanding. He had a great sense of humour and made us all laugh so many times . Everything Dorian did on the 2 trips was about making us happy and he succeeded 100% , I cannot recommend Dorian as a guide highly enough and we can’t wait to go back to Albania as we loved the place and Dorian helped make that happen . Long and short of this review is , go see Albania and get Dorian to be your driver and guide and I promise you will not be disappointed. If I could give him 10 stars I would 👏👏👏Perfect driver and even better guide

William

(About local DORIAN)

24 October 2024

Our guide Dorian was perfect. I wanted to see Apollonio, the ancient Illyrian city in the center of Albania (about one hour and a half drive from Tirana). He met us at the hotel and we started the adventure. The car is comfortable for two travelers and if you are a larger group he has a bigger transportation available. We spent a few hours at the site and took the scenic way back to town, stopping at the lagoon and then had a nice traditional grilled fish lunch. He customized the trip for us. Dorian made my first trip to Albania most enjoyable. I will definitely use his services again the next time I am back.Visit of Apollonia of Illyria & Divjake-Karavasta Park & Lagoon

Mike

(About local DORIAN)

7 October 2024

I have traveled more than a million miles, and I have used any number of private guides. Dori is the best one I have found. He is an excellent driver and an informative guide. His English is flawless. He knows the countries, the cities, and especially the sites that are of interest to visitors.Best in the Business

MissPriss234

(About local DORIAN)

3 October 2024

About eight days in an exclusive circle in Albania, Europe's most closely guarded secret. Our deal was "We want to see what you want to show us." There was not a single disappointing moment! Roasted goat kid shoulder in the mountain pass. Exotic cold water white fish by Lake Ohrid. Roast wild boar. A pair of custom dress shoes from a cobbler. Visited the tomb of the Unknown General. And everywhere we went, Dori was known as a friend. I eventually called him 'the man who knew everyone." Archeologists kept the collection open beyond hours. Museum curators escorted us. Hotels were immediately open and joshing with Dori. Is the best driver I ever rode with.Cook up a trip with Dori

Henyag

(About local DORIAN)

18 September 2024

I heard about Dorian- so I decided to travel with him. I also spoke to some who traveled with him We were two couples I can only use the hightest compliments for this person. Something realy outstanding. You can find some information about the country, but to meet a local person and travel with him is the best way how to feel the country. Beside visiting places of interest we managed to meet the locals on the farms and in the city. Enjoy Albania. We loved it and much is through and thanks to DorianA fantastic person and a wonderful guide.

Hana

(About local DORIAN)

23 August 2024

Dorian was my guide while visiting the old town of Berat. My trip was turn-key delivered by Dori, and everything was just perfect - absolutely safe transport by car, a visit to the picturesque and attractive old town of Berat incl. information on all important historical facts, having a delicious lunch in a restaurant in the countryside with a spectacular view of the Albanian Tuscany. My highest recommendation of Dori as a guide. Perfection.Excellency in Guide Services

Jacob

(About local DORIAN)

11 August 2024

I went on a 3 day tour of the region with Dorian. We visited a couple sites in Kosovo (Prizren, Decani Monastery) and North Macedonia (Skopje, Ohrid). He was a very professional guide, and I learned a lot during this time. He is fun, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the Balkan region and its history. I had such a good time that I arranged another day trip to Kruja Castle with him later in the week. I recommend him to anybody traveling in the area.Excellent Tour with Friendly and Knowledgeable Guide

Peter

(About local Ani)

3 April 2024

Ab🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Ani)

12 November 2023

Ani is a very joyfull and knowledgeble tour guide. We had lots of fun and we had tastings at restaurants off the beaten track. Our understanding of Tirana improved considerably due to all Ani’s stories. Perfect tour

Marco🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Ervin)

15 May 2023

We booked and paid the tour 4 weeks in advance. Ervin confirmed it and sent us date and point of meeting. While waiting for him I saw he sent us a message two hours earlier and he didn‘t appear because we didn‘t reply on that message and he thought we wouldn‘t come - even though everything was confirmed and paid. Sorry, but that‘s pretty unprofessional as we planned our whole day around that tour and you cannot expect that someone is replying instantly while visiting a foreign city. That really crashed our trip to Tirana. Ervin unfortunately didn‘t appear

TE🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Ani)

8 May 2023

Angekündigt wird ja eine Tasting Tour, bei der 10 verschiedene typische Gerichte probiert werden können incl. lokaler Getränke (Raki, Wasser, Wein, Bier). Zwischen den Stopps lernt man dann die Stadt kennen. Es waren 2 Stopps - 1. Raki testen und 2. zum Schluss ein Essen (durchaus typische Gerichte und gut) - incl. nur der Raki und Wasser. Den Guide Ani baten wir unsere Enttäuschung an den Veranstalter weiter zu leiten - Antwort: nicht meine Schuld... Schade, nichtmal das Feedback aufgenommen. Daher totaler Reinfall für 80 Euro pro Person. Unser Tipp woanders Führung buchen für ca. 10 - 15 Euro je Person und sich ein lokales Restaurant empfehlen lassen (dann kommen noch mal 15 Euro pro Person für ein ebenso leckeres Essen incl. Getränke hinzu).Am Thema vorbei

Dennis 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ani)

7 May 2023

Thanks Ani - you helped us learn lots about Tirana and Albania showing us the nice parts and explaining the complicated history. Ani was very friendly and able to answer all our questions. It's so much better to have someone to explain everything as the guide book has it's limits. We will go back to some of the places as well as Te Met Korda for meatballs.Thanks Ani - we had a great time in Tirana

John🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Ani)

27 March 2023

Ani was an extremely knowledgeable guide who was able to give us a feeling for Tirana, it’s history and culture. Her personal connection to the stories she told us was obvious and she made us feel just like friends exploring her city together. Wonderful food, too!More than just a food tour

Anish

(About local Ani)

15 June 2022

Thank you so much for well organized trip. We had wonderful time. Hard to believe its already done and past. weather was awesome, Hotel was good and centrally located. Thank you for everything !! @Ani - Thank you for being proactive. Maybe it seems no big deal to you but this is amazing customer service really apricate your response time going out of the way to help us and organizing the trip on the ground. Thanking you for Same . Faleminderit :)Well organized trip

Cee

(About local Ani)

29 May 2022

Our tour guide in tirana, albania was very friendly and accomodating who gave us a meaningful vacation. Friendly & accomodating

Armida

(About local Ani)

2 April 2022

If you visit Albania, Look for Ani she's amazing, accomodating and highly recommended. Highly recommended

Nelson

(About local Ani)

7 March 2022

Our first trip after 2 years of not traveling due to covid was Albania! A short trip though, and looking forward to visiting this place again. It was one of the amazing trip we've had and with the help of our tour guide Ani. We love the weather, the place is incredible the safety most especially. People down there are friendly & welcoming! Faleminderit shume shqiperi dhe ne te duam❤️ A trip that puts us in the right place!

Rhoda

(About local Ani)

3 October 2021

Albania--- an amazing country to visit and definitely with a holiday factory package, they take care of everything. Brixhilda received me at the airport ,assigned ANI a lovely , cheerful , young tour guide as I was a solo tourist .Not a moment went boring, Ani gave me in depth knowledge of Albania,its history, culture. My 3 day trip was very well planned ,we visited important places, markets, castles , cable carriage. Ani and I made such wonderful memories -she is amazing and i recommend her to anyone who travels to Albania. Presto even watched a ballet at the Opera. Thank you very much for the wonderful hospitality and care. Vsiting Turkey soon.Amazing country

Charisma

(About local Ani)

12 September 2021

I have great experience visiting Albania for the first time as a solo traveler. It would not be possible without my tour guide Ani and Holiday Factory. Ani have shown me the best places and restaurants to visit. I never felt alone. She’s amazing!!! A great story teller, accommodating and fun to be with. I would definitely come back to visit the country and recommend Ani to my friends in order to experience Alabanian life, even for a short period of time. Great experience

Vikram

(About local Ani)

25 June 2021

We visited Albania for 5 days 4 Nights last week. The whole experience was quite smooth. We were picked up at the airport by HolidayFactory rep, and taken to our Hotel and, we were introduced to our guide, Ani. From there on, she took care of us, taking us to all the locations (in the City Tour) and explaining the history and significance. Ani is very knowledgeable and never skips on details. She is funny and ensured that we had a good time. She took us to Berat, Krujes Castle, on Djati Mountain, explained the Bektashi religion, took photos with us, acted as our Translator when we interacted with the locals and made us have awesome Albanian Food (and much more). No matter how many questions we asked, she never even once tried to avoid any. When she was leaving I told her, that being with her on this trip was like being with a local friend. So if you plan to visit Albania, which you should, do ask for Ani as your tour guide. She will make your visit worth it. We left Albania by making a commitment to visit this beautiful country again and stay for longer (to visit the north). Thank you Holiday Factory for arranging it all, and big thanks to Ani for being there and taking care of us. Cheers!!We visited Albania for 5 days 4 Nights last week. The whole experience was quite smooth. We were picked up at the airport by HolidayFactory rep, and taken to our Hotel and, we were introduced to our guide, Ani. From there on, she took care of us, taking us to all the locations (in the City Tour) and explaining the history and significance. Ani is very knowledgeable and never skips on details. She is funny and ensured that we had a good time. She took us to Berat, Krujes Castle, on Djati Mountain, explained the Bektashi religion, took photos with us, acted as our Translator when we interacted with the locals and made us have awesome Albanian Food (and much more). No matter how many questions we asked, she never even once tried to avoid any. When she was leaving I told her, that being with her on this trip was like being with a local friend. So if you plan to visit Albania, which you should, do ask for Ani as your tour guide. She will make your visit worth it. We left Albania by making a commitment to visit this beautiful country again and stay for longer (to visit the north). Thank you Holiday Factory for arranging it all, and big thanks to Ani for being there and taking care of us. Cheers!!The Hidden Gem of Europe

Sheila

(About local Ani)

14 June 2021

I had a great time during my visit to Albania with HF. I went to Durres and Berat with my tour guide Ani. She has done a fantastic job touring us around. I am amazed with her knowledge with the Albanian history and she shares all the information to us. She knows all the good spot in Albania. She patiently take pictures of me, she’s so friendly and helpful. It was a very fun tour. The driver is also patient. Hotel staffs are very friendly and accomodating (SKY2hotel). Plus the agent Brixhilda, arranged a room service PCR test, which is hassle free. I would recomment the Albanian tour. Thanks Albanian peeps! See you nexttime :)I would recomment the Albanian tour