Food Experience & Walking Tour of Tirana

Welcome to a flavorful and culturally rich tour that combines the best of Tirana's history, architecture, and traditional Albanian cuisine. To fully enjoy the experience, participants are advised to keep their hotel breakfasts light, as the day promises a variety of delicious tastings. The tour begins in one of Tirana’s oldest and most vibrant districts, the New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri), where local life unfolds in colorful markets and historic corners. Here, you’ll visit the Kokonozi Mosque and browse one of the city's most popular markets, offering everything from fresh meat and fish to fruits, vegetables, and artisanal cheeses sourced directly from Albanian farmers. The journey continues with a stop at a beloved local pastry shop, where you'll get to try the iconic meringue pie. This soft yet crunchy dessert is a nostalgic treat that dates back to the communist era, and though it’s made in various forms today, this shop holds the key to the original recipe.

After lunch, the tour moves through Tirana’s pedestrian avenue, an open-air gallery featuring striking works of contemporary art. From there, you’ll arrive at the Justinian Fortress, also known as the Castle of Tirana, situated in the heart of the city. Once an important administrative hub for the ruling powers throughout Tirana's history, the area has since been revitalized into a lively center with boutique shops and trendy cafés. Here, you’ll stop by a shop dedicated to the story of olive oil, where you’ll learn how to taste oil like a connoisseur and uncover the ancient traditions of olive cultivation in Albania. The final stop of the tour brings you to a charming local grocery store that proudly stocks 100% Albanian products. You'll enjoy tastings of regional jams, cheeses, herbs, and the traditional Albanian spirit, raki, rounding off your experience with a full immersion into the authentic tastes and aromas of Albania.