This biking tour will introduce you to the city of Tirana, its main sights and its history, while enjoying a nice bike ride. It is similar to the Tirana Walking Tour, but can be done in less time and with a beautiful ride around the lake in Grand Park. The tour will start at the bike rental station, from where we will head to our first stop, Skanderbeg Square, to see all the buildings here (Palace of Culture, National Bank, Et’hem Bej Mosque, Clock Tower (optional to go up) and National Museum). After that we will continue our ride towards the New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri) and then the main boulevard of Tirana, ‘Deshmoret e Kombit’ boulevard. Along here we stop at the Cloud, cross Lana River and see the Postbllock check point and Mother Teresa square. Our next destination is Grand Park of Tirana, where we will cycle around the lake (optional) and enjoy being surrounded by beautiful nature. On the way back to the starting point we will also see Enver Hoxha’s villa in Blloku area. This biking tour is ideal for everyone who wants to get a first impression of Tirana and learn something about its history, from the back of a bike. Join us if you want to see Tirana from a different perspective.
As we will be biking the whole tour, there will be no pollution (CO2 or noise pollution) and we will only have a small ecological footprint (GSTC D2.2). Because we set a maximum group size of 15 participants, we have a smaller impact per group, a better communication between every visitor and the guide and the guide can also better ensure your safety while cycling. Our guides have a broad knowledge of the areas visited and the history, know how to behave appropriately and are trained to pass on the information to our guests (GSTC A9). That’s also because we hire only local guides, which mostly grew up in Tirana or the surroundings (GSTC B2). Furthermore, visitors get the opportunity to see Albanian culture, architecture and history (GSTC C3). We make sure you will see the sights that are mentioned in the description (if nothing unexpected, like storm, injury etc. occurs or the group decides against this). The images we show are real pictures of Tirana and the sights you will visit (GSTC A6).
You will do something for your health as well, but please make sure you are capable of cycling for 2-3 hours, especially in the summer heat.
Ask questions, be curious Bring your own (refillable)bottle of water Bring a rucksack or bag for the bike Bring hat & sunscreen etc Wear comfortable clothes suitable for biking Bike only on bike lanes Listen to your guide for guidance while biking Keep an eye out for cars, pedestrians, signs and lights Support local businesses