We had the most wonderful time with our Tourguide Gentjan! He was super knowledgeable, friendly and had the best sense of humour. Thank you for making our short time in Albania and Macedonia so memorable. We can’t wait to come back and explore more!

(Translated by Google) It's a startling museum about the atrocities of communism, though we've been to a few similar places. Sound, light effects and artistic installations also enhance the effect, very moving, creepy, scary. Anyone who is a little interested in the horrors of history and communist dictatorships should definitely visit. It is close to Skanderbég Square with an entrance fee of 500 LEK, which is approx. $ 5,000. (Original) Megdöbbentő múzeum a kommunizmus rémtetteiről, bár jártunk már pár hasonló helyen. Hang, fényhatásokkal és művészi installációkkal is fokozzák a hatást, nagyon megrendítő, borzongató, félelmetes. Akit egy kicsit is érdekel a történelem és a kommunista diktatúrák borzalmai, mindenképpen látogassa meg. Közel van a Szkanderbég térhez, a belépő 500 LEK, ami kb. 1.500 HUF.

A beautiful day in the Albanian Mountains with nature at its best! We all had different hiking levels and the area provided walking areas as well as mountainous cliffs for all skill levels. After our hikes we all enjoyed lunch at Bolivia restaurant which had incredible views of the lake, and farm to table greek salads with local Albanian dishes. Drive from Tirania to lake was cramped and uncomfortable in economy vehicle. Drivers should rent better SUV vehicles on the challenging Albanian dirt and gravel roads.

It was great! We liked it, the people where so nice. One of the nicest people i met! I know my english is not the best i do my best. I will recommend this place to everyone!

Not as expected according to price. There were lack of basic things like set of shampoo and towels (only one towel for everything). Kitchen is too small to cook a decent meal. To get the keys you have to go far away from the apartment and check out is to early (including the time to deliver the keys again). The kitchen sink was leaking badly and we had to clean before leaving. Overall not very good for a superior room.

I enjoyed traveling with this company I did 4 day tours with them all were good

very professional and helpful staff. the guide organized was very good, great local experiences throughout the tour. Definately reccomend 😁

Incredible museum that really is more like two museums in one. The first being the actual bunker which was built in the 1980s but never used and the second being a historical walk-through of life in Albania during the communist era. There is a lot of reading involved in the self guided tour but it is very rich in history and personal stories.

This is a neat museum. Cost is 500 Lek. Had several large areas to explore as well as mini-exhibits with English explanations. Takes less than 30 minutes, but definitely worth checking out

We rented the rooftop apartment place because of influencer suggestion and yes I do agree that the view is absolutely amazing and we really enjoyed this but to be honest that's the best from this place. The internet was awful, we needed for working but even the Netflix on the TV didn't worked in most of the moments. The bed was uncomfortable though. My back was hurting after each night and I had to wake up super early because of that. In bathroom there is not where you can put your shampoo or brush and paste for teeth. We didnt had in bathroom toilet paper and washing soup. The curtains was ripped off so I had to step on a chair and fix them by myself.. Honestly we had big expectations. I liked that at least the space was clean and the ac system was nice though but still we would not repeat. I suggest the place for not more than 2 nights at least for enjoying the view. Also in their site dont have an option for direct reservations online and in booking this apartment was not at all in the options which made things harder. They want 30% of the payment in advance which was possible by sending the money in Western Union, bank transfer or to send them my card number and my ccv code which I definitely didn't agreed..

Lovely place and very kind host

Very professional . Strongly recommend.

great tour programs in Albania

Friendly guys can help you with all your local travel needs.

Entrance is 500, 4 euros, and I recommend around 1h to see everything. Is bigger than is looks from outside. A lot about history, really good sections explaining everything, totally recommend to visit.

Very nice.. they arranged for a private tour to Shala river for my family in a matter of two hours.. good price too

The price is adequate to the quality 💪🏽 great place with a wonderful location 😍 wonderful view of Tirana from the 11th floor. I will definitely come back to the same place 👌🔥

One of the best experiences that we has during our stay in Albania. Strongly recommend this company.

Everyone is beyond kind and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

We recently went on a tour of the Albanian Alps with Choose Balkans, and it was amazing! Normally, I avoid tours as much as possible because they lack flexibility, it's hard to explore things that interest you, and you always feel rushed for time. However, Choose Balkans made it a great experience. Everything was planned and executed well, and it was so nice not having to be concerned about logistics. Plus, the views were breathtakingly beautiful. All of the hosts are so wonderful, welcoming, kind, and accommodating. Alban was super speedy about responding and so patient with all of my questions over email. I actually managed to forget to pack my hiking boots in my rush to catch my flight . . . Andy walked around town with us, trying to find a store that would still be open. There were none. Our expert guide Ervin was able to call in a favor to one of his female friends, and they let me borrow shoes for the trip! The others at the office were also very friendly. Ervin is a true mountaineer. He did not break a sweat during the hikes. I felt bad that we were slowing him down! He took us over streams, jumping over rocks, balancing on logs, through the deep snow, making footholds for us, and up steep inclines with loose rocks. He knows the mountains so well and was extremely accommodating to us. It was a very relaxing tour; since it was just the two of us + Ervin and sometimes our driver, we could set the schedule as needed, and we never felt rushed. The trip into Prizren, Kosovo was fun, as well, but there was a lot more driving than we had expected. In the end, they even bought us a lovely bottle of local wine as a gift! Highly recommend Choose Balkans if you want to explore Albania! If/When we ever make it back to Albania, definitely will look into more tours with them.

Would you visit an art museum where almost all the art are covered-up? What you see on the exterior of this museum now is what you'll see on the inside as well! The reception tried to justify it by calling it "modern art." I call it total BS! Forget about wasting your money, don't even waste a minute of your time here. It's the WORST excuse of a museum, EVER!

Great tours organised by them including hiking, paragliding and visits in historical and cool places. They use to run some daily rental apartments in Blloku as well. The best area of Tirana and one of the most vibrant one. Recommended !

What can I say? They give the impression they are a modern european company but they are not, I’ve travelled all round the world and through out Albania and they are the only company that has demanded I give them my passport to keep while I stay in their apartments. Are you the police or immigration? Take my credit card if you are worried. This practice is not acceptable and would avoid using them at all cost.

we’ve loved the whole shuttle trip for the two days.. we've covered most of the places, First day - Tirana-Komani-Shkoder-Kruje. Second day - Tirana-Berat-Gjirokaster-Sarande. Thanks a lot for you guys for the coordination.. especially thanks for Brikena and Flamur Grifi. Such an awesome trip with a lot of unforgettable memories..!! Highly appreciated and highly recommended..!!

I booked a three day tour with them but the weather shows thunder/lightening. They refuse to cancel or issue a refund. They want hikers to hike in unsafe conditions because they focus more on profit than people. They also cancelled part of the tour (without a refund) because of unsafe hiking and snow but replaced it with staying the entire trip in one area (not three as previously planned). So now they want me to pay for a new (not as good itinerary) and hike 7 hours per day in lightening. Its unsafe and appalling that they care more about money.

Sirma was terrific. She took us to little out of the way places (like the Kommittee bar) and really gave us a good overview of the city, Tirana history, etc. We wanted to sample some local cuisine and we definitely did (yum, barek). Highly recommend!

We did a 3 day private tour through Southern Albania and it was fantastic. The communication with Choose Balkans was efficient and the whole team were very accommodating and informative. Our guide Renato was amazing. Super friendly and funny, welcoming, knowledgeable and a wonderful guide for the stops we went to on this tour. He gave us a wonderful insight into Albania and his enthusiasm and genuineness made our trip so enjoyable. Thank you for the awesome experience!

My wife and I had an amazing experience! Choose Balkans contacted me during the days leading up to the trip to help everything go very smoothly. They were professional and made transportation so easy! Our guide Renato was terrific! So fun, taught us about Albania and helped us with choosing the order of the trip that would be best for us. Ask for Renato! They have the best packages you won’t be disappointed!

We had a really great time on the tour! Renato was our tour guide hé made the tour complete! Great stories, good humour and a perfect company! He showed us all the good spots and took all the time we needed! I recommend this experience to everyone especialy if Renato is your tour guide!! Cheers, Daan

It was a great experience passing my holidays in Albania organised by Choose Balkans. The staff was nice, hardworking and very friendly. The appartment was very clean and with a great view of the city. Thank you Choose Balkans for the best holidays!

The staff is very kind and helpful. The apartment seems to be nice but it is not. We needed TV for our kid but it wasn't working and they couldn't fix it. We found that a quilt on a bed is dirty and disgusting. Many broken equipments inside. Very wet and hot hall in front of the apartment because they do laundry there without any ventilation.

Amazing Experience. Best place in albania to book tours, extremely nice people. Highly recommend.

The scenery towards Theth is spectacular. We visited the Grunas waterfall, which was spectacular. Our tour guide was very friendly and informative. Strongly recommend.

I needed a room in the last min and choose balkans staff was very prompt and even stood after 9pm for me to come. I really appreciated it. Thank you guys.

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Detailed information

I went on a great tour with Choose Balkans. The communication with the office went smooth and the tour guide was excellent as well. Would definitely like to join another tour.

I have been renting apartments at Choose Balkans at least for 10 times now, each visit 2-4 nights. The apartments are clean, perfectly located and often with nice views over Tirana. The friendly team of Choose Balkans always provide great service and helped me out when my luggage was lost or when i arrived after office hours. They always make an effort and an extra step to make it easy for me. They are reliable and flexible. I recommend them to all who visit Albania.

(Translated by Google) Accommodation in the highest floor without elevator and in the neighborhood and not on the street (Original) السكن في أعلى دور وبدون مصعد وداخل حي وليس على شارع

Very professional and helpful staff. Tour to Koman and Valbona Valley with guide was excellent. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely recommended.

the best choice in Albania

Great service

We had the opportunity to have a great time and the staff was very helpful and kind to help with everything. Totally recommend!

Everyone is beyond kind and helpful. Would definitely recommend

Very professional and helpful staff. Two Days Tour To Koman and Valbona Valley with guide was excellent...... the guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely reccomend.

Best place in albania to book tours, extremely nice people.

Best agency guaranteed!

Unfortunately on the 11/12/19 the Gallery was closed. However, no informative notice explaining this. Luckily, I met a lady at the library that told me that indeed, the gallery was closed and that she didn't know when it will be reopened. It could take one, two weeks or even more. Anyways, it would have been appreciated to know this before hand.

Beautifully arranged gallery of historically significant art.

7/8ths of the paintings are covered. Apparently there's a new curator who thought it would be a great idea to cover all the paintings so you can't actually see them. The way the woman selling tickets said it, it's clear there ha e been a lot of complaints. Maybe this is fine if you live here and can visit regularly enough to catch them all uncovered at some point, but as a visitor, it's pretty frustrating, and doesn't seem to honor the paintings and artists. Though it was just about $5 for two adults and a senior citizen, I don't think it's worth visiting until the paintings are all uncovered.

Interesting art from Albania's communist era, but little to no information in English. Would be 5 stars if the app worked or there was a little write of for the paintings. Has great potential and is worth a visit regardless.

What a gem! This is a wonderful museum with very interesting and beautiful work. No abstract paintings, just realistic paintings of the history of Albania. Some propaganda and some depictions of normal Albanian life. I did not know any of the artists, but they can surely measure with international painters from the same period 1880-1970. It was very quiet in the museum. The entrance does not look to be open and the doors have mirrors, not very welcoming. But behind the doors is an unexpected wealth of nice art pieces.

(Translated by Google) The Gallery of Arts can be said to be the only contemporary art gallery in Albania. In this gallery you will find works mainly produced during the communist period, where Albanian socialist realism prevails over other forms of art. (Original) La Galleria delle Arti, si può dire che e l'unica galleria di arte contemporanea in Albania. In questa galleria si trovano dei lavori maggiormente prodotti durante il periodo comunista, dove il realismo socialista albanese prevale su le altre forme di arte.

(Translated by Google) Cute to see (Original) Carino da vedere

Wow, everyone visiting Albania should see this exhibit. It really explains in an authentic seeing the Socialist era of the country.

A reminder not to forget what dictatorship does and what humans can do to other humans. I grew up as a child in that system and was shocking to see the 'other side of the medal'. We were so much brainwashed that we lived in the happiest country on the world...a hard confrontation. It takes 2 good hours to visit the place and the curators have done an outstanding job.

Unique history of komunist terror in Albania. Lot of Pictures. Perfectly arranged.

(Translated by Google) Magnificent museum made in one of the 170,000 bunkers throughout the country. Here we can find many vestiges of the history of Albania and of how cruel the communist dictatorship was. At times stories can affect susceptibilities. The price is 500 leks per person. (Original) Magnífico museo hecho en uno de los las de 170,000 búnkeres que hay en todo el país. Aquí podemos encontrar muchos vestigios de la historia de Albania y de los cruel que fue la dictadura comunista. Por momentos las historias pueden afectar susceptibilidades. El precio es 500 leks por persona.

This fantastic conversion – from a massive Cold War bunker on the outskirts of Tirana into a history and contemporary art museum – is Albania's most exciting new sight and easily a Tirana highlight. With almost 3000 sq metres of space underground spread over several floors, the bunker was built for Albania's political elite in the 1970s and remained a secret for much of its existence. Now it hosts exhibits that combine the modern history of Albania with pieces of contemporary art.

Dedicated to the secret police of Enver Hoxha, the Sigurimi, the museum sheds light on his methods of arrest, his techniques of interrogation or torture, all supported by the testimonies of survivors.Necessary to understand the regime of terror under which the Albanians lived for nearly half a century.

Well honestly it’s very small. I thought it would be much bigger. But still cool. Kinda little hard to breathe sometimes maybe it’s just the mask so I took it off about half way. Every room has a lot to read. It’s more of an history museum than a bunker. I spent about 2.5 hours inside reading. Price / cost 500

(Translated by Google) A Soviet bunker converted into a museum for the public was a beautiful idea. The museum displays weapons, uniforms, tools in a typical Soviet bunker. I recommend the visit. (Original) Un bunker sovietico riconvertito a museo per il pubblico è stata una bellissima idea. Il museo fa vedere le armi,le divise,gli attrezzi in un bunker tipico sovietico. Consiglio la visita.

(Translated by Google) Interesting place, such a pensive stop in the city bustle. It is worth thinking about history and drawing conclusions from it. (Original) Ciekawe miejsce, taki przystanek zadumy w miejskim gwarze. Warto się zastanowić nad historią i wynieść z niej wnioski.

Amazing Experience. Very friendly Staff. They organized us an amazing 5 Days Tour To South Albania. Definitely come back again. Highly Recommend 😁😁😁

Everything was very good ,thanks Choose Balkans ! Friendly staff and knowledgeable. I definitely come back again with my friends, to enjoy the amazing tours. See you soon Choose Balkans 😃😃 Highly recommend

The staff is very friendly and helpful. The packages they make for tourists very well organized. Rooms clean and comfy

We had a pleasant stay at Choose Balkans last time we are in Tirana. Apartment that we had booked was located in the city centre and modern furnished. Ladies at the front desk were very friendly and communicative. We will be back again.

We had an amazing time on their 4-day Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo tour. The days had a good balance of planned and unplanned. I really appreciated not having to worry about planning the little details (I'm usually in charge of that). All the hotels were great and the breakfasts were satisfying. Our tour guide, Gezim, did a fantastic job. He was very knowledgable about the places we went and showed us some great restaurants as well. He was also great with my 2 (almost 3) year old. Highlights: The castle in Shkodra where we got caught in a rain storm Getting adopted by a street dog in Kosovo for half an hour All the amazing food Our one issue was resolved before we even finished the evening tour of Tirana

They were good with tye information.

I booked a 5 day self guided tour to the north : as a single traveller I had do pay almost double (single supplement) which should have been refunded partly in case people join. Although travelling with about 30 people in the busses (on the website they promise max 8 people) I haven't seen any money back. And this although I haven't seen the Vau I Dejes and have slept in a poorer dormitory the first night with a shared bathroom. To actually being able to do the hikes you need Wikiloc (you have to pay for it). This condition is not mentioned anywhere. I booked the trip through the agency to have little "privacy" and less stress but in the end this was not the case at all. I had the same experience as people that payed 1/4 of what I paid. - unfortunaltely just a exploitation of tourists!! Do yourself a favor and book the transportation through the ferry website! The two girls I communicated with were at least always helpful!

This was an amazing experience with Choose Balkans... 3 day beach tour. Nice Stays. Good Guide

This hiking tour was amazing! What I appreciate a lot more is the fact that the guide was very qualified and the staff of Choose Balkans took care of every single detail of this tour. I’m home and I can’t wait to experience other tours and discover beautiful Albania with these gems. Totally recommended!

The tripwas great. We had so much fun. The guide was very helpful, organized, communicative and friendly. The transport vehicles were comfortable and safe. I highly recommend this tour in Balkans. 10/10!

I recently went on a guided tour of Theth and the Blue Eye with Renato. The booking process was really simple and they organised the tour on short notice with no problems. Communication was great. Renato was a fantastic guide, he was very friendly and knowledgeable. I really appreciated having such a great person to show me the area, he knew lots of good spots for photos! Highly recommend this tour operator and look forward to using them again in the future :)

I had so much fun in 14 days tour around Balkans. Guide, accommodation and transport were great. If you want to explore the Balkans in the best way possible, I recommend Choose Balkans

We liked the Peaks of the Balkans a lot. It was really beautiful and would recommend Choose Balkans everytime. We were in contact the whole time, they arranged nice guesthouses and locations to stay. We didn’t have to worry, because they arranged everything for us! Would definitely recommend this tour operator! Brikena was so lovely and helpful, I would definitely recommend!! Thank you for everything you did for us!

I booked my first Solo trip to Albania and booked tour with Choose Balkans for Theth, Blue Eye and Grunas Waterfall for three days. Their itinerary was soo good and hustle free. Was not at all exhausting. Very well organized. They assigned Mr. Renato as my tour guide and he was so good in his services. He is great company in your trip. Very helpful, knowledgeable, cheerful. He was very supportive and motivating as this was my first hiking or trekking trip. Thank you #Choose Balkans to make my this trip memorable and enjoyable. ❤️

Our local tour and local food tour in Tirana was, hands-down, our favorite. We had so much fun and the food was great. Our tour group was me and an Australian couple and we ALL enjoyed every minute. We booked several other tours with Choose Balkans and we recommend to everyone visiting Albania and the Balkans. Thank you, Choose Balkans, for a great time. :)

This journey was an absolute delight from start to finish. The well-crafted itinerary allowed us to explore a diverse range of cultures, landscapes, and historical sites. Our knowledgeable guide Sokol ensured that every stop was informative and engaging, making the trip educational as well as enjoyable. I can't recommend this tour highly enough for anyone seeking a comprehensive and unforgettable adventure across multiple Balkans countries. Truly a 5-star expedition!

Excellent apartment with all the essential amenities needed. Modern, clean, spacious with an excellent view of the city of tirana. Wonderful communication with the hosts at all times. Upgraded to this apartment for free. Would highly recommend this accommodation short or long term for anyone coming to tirana!

Brikena was our guide on the city and food tour. She was intelligent, charming and spoke perfect English. We found her utterly delightful. We loved sampling the various food and drinks, native to her country. You will leave feeling happy not hungry and more knowledgeable about the culture and history of Albania.

We enjoyed exploring Tirana by joining this food tour. Our knowledgeable guide, was not only passionate about Tirana's history but also a true food enthusiast. Would recommend this unique tour to everyone.

Exploring the city on foot while savoring delectable traditional cuisine was a fantastic way to begin our holiday in Albania. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ervis, our wonderful guide. he was not only sociable but also a delightful conversationalist. Thank you Ervis and Choose Balkans for this unique experience!

All the food we tried was incredible and so authentic! Also loved Briekna our tour guide- she had heart-warming personal stories about growing up with Albanian Traditional food food and she made our tour fun and light-hearted despite the pouring rain!

Besa, an exceptional companion, led me through the local highlights with patience and grace. She took the time to address all my questions regarding Albanian life, culture, and even travel options within the country. I highly recommend this tour and other tours I did with Choose Balkans.

Choose Balkans used a freelancer who is an UNLICENSED tour guide and self-proclaimed “hiking guide”. He did not know hardly any history and would invent information when asked something he did not know. His English was hard to understand too. He had bad time management skills by disregarding when the winter sun set, not knowing the winter museum hours, and driving HALF of the speed limit. Thus, we missed a UNESCO museum, could not see the castle grounds and hilltop view or countryside while driving for hours after sunset, and did not have free time as mentioned in the itinerary. He was very kind, but obviously not qualified as a tour guide (even though I asked for proof of his license) during 4 days in late December. Since it was off season, we should have been booked into hotels in the old town centers. At 2 hotels, I was given unenclosed showers, so water went everywhere, including on towels and my stuff. The hotels were more like 2 stars than 3 stars. Sirma at Choose Balkans was very quick and thorough when responding to my questions and did daily follow-up during the tour. Unfortunately, even though we complained as a group during the tour, nothing could be done to change guides at the last minute over the holidays. I would NOT recommend using Choose Balkans.

The 7-day tour through the Balkans was a delightful blend of adventure and relaxation. From Tirana’s lively atmosphere to Belgrade’s cultural treasures, every day held something new. A well-curated journey with lasting impressions. Thank you Ervis and Choose Balkans!

The best

Thank you Choose Balkans for making our holidays in Albania amazing. We definitely we will be back again to explore more.

The staff is very friendly and helpful. The packages they make for tourists very well organized. Rooms clean and comfy.

(Translated by Google) OK, but a bit pricey (Original) Correct, mais un peu cher

The accommodation was good.The only thing i need to mention is how difficult that tv was to control. But overall experience was quite good.The staff was very friendly and the ladies at the front desk did an amazing job. Definitely 4,5/10

Basic but good location. It was not located at the address the booking said. There was no elevator but was also mentioned on the booking (we were at the topfloor apartment). There were multiple hairs between the sheets. :( Certainly not the best apartment we had in Albania.

(Translated by Google) The best choice for those who want to enjoy themselves .. We were struck by the availability of staff and their organization .. Really a great discovery (Original) La scelta migliore per chi vuole godersi tirana.. Ci ha colpito la disponibilita' dello staff e la loro organizzazione.. Davvero un ottima scoperta

Choose Balkans helped me to find the best place for me and my friends. I'm super happy!

Terrible. We did not have a tour booked with this company but we were staying in one of their apartments in Tirana. Our plan was to head to north Albania to hike in the Valbona area. On arrival in Albania it was raining so we asked the Choose Balkans representative who was checking us in to the apartment whether it was going to be raining all week. She categorically said yes it would be, then when we mentioned our plan to hike she stated with certainty that there was 'no way' we would be able to do what we wanted as the area was covered in snow later than normal. She advised us a variety of other places they could take us in southern Albania. As a result we rearranged our plans totally to travel to Greece (sorry Albania we really wanted to explore). The following day however the rain was patchy and the sun strong. When we went to the Choose Balkans office to arrange a taxi to the airport the same representative told us that actually since it was now sunny the routes we wanted to hike later in the week would now probably be fine! Furthermore, the guest house in Teth where we were due to stay asked us why we had cancelled. When we explained that we had been told the mountain passes were shut they said the opposite and said we could have done the hikes, albeit with a guide! Being a tour operator themselves we took Choose Balkans advice seriously and, being on the spot we totally changed our plans, paying extra to go elsewhere. It almost seemed like their advice was given on the chance we'd book an alternative tour with them.

(Translated by Google) I stayed in the rooms rented by the agency, very friendly and welcoming staff, the rooms are new, renovated and clean. Unfortunately due to the humidity, despite both the sheets and the towels were clean, I found it wet. I had to provide myself to dry them. I think it is appropriate to find a solution in this regard. (Original) Ho soggiornato presso le stanze affittate dall'agenzia, personale molto cordiale e accogliente, le stanze sono nuove, ristrutturate e pulite. Purtroppo a causa dell'umidità, nonostante sia le lenzuola che gli asciugamani fossero puliti, l'ho trovati bagnati. Ho dovuto provvedere da sola per asciugarli. Penso sia il caso di trovare una soluzione al riguardo.

Unfortunately, just the first floor with the little exhibition was open because the were doing repairs on the second

National Art Gallery is a collection of Albanian art covering a wide range of styles, tastes and historical periods.

I'm very fond of this type of museum. Not particularly because of the quality of the paintings but because of the importance to save these relics of the past for future generations. The historical theme tableaux and the socialist realism never cease to amaze me. Recommended if you want to scratch the surface of Albania's history. Some of the most stunning artwork I've seen up close, particularly from Kilica, Ceka and Hila. And only a few bucks to enter!

Some truly awful Communist era propaganda art. Interesting politically, artistically terrible.

Temporary exhibition was cool but the permanent stuff was pretty samey

I absolutely loved and enjoyed my tour here. Everything is archived very well and good english speaking staff is willingly helping you and gives you a description for everything very well. Besides the national heritage and historical paintings and sculptures from the communist era, you'll have here two contemporary art galleries.. the one I was inside was about rhe quick development of Tirana, urbanizing projects and on which costs and risks the labours are working. An interesting point of view, mostly not seen from anyone. Despite heavy injuries and low payments and bad sometimes without insurance at all the labours are still working. I've posted here some of my favorite paintings and sculptures from the gallery.

Ok they've covered up many of the paintings which is certainly unusual, but after spending some time I gradually came to like the idea. The covers are slightly see through so you get a teasing view of what's below and they periodically change what is on show and have 'grand unveilings' with a talk, so maybe it all adds excitement. The building itself is beautiful and worth visiting for that alone (though at the moment there are many cracks from the Nov 2019 earthquake). So for the incredibly reasonable entry fee I'd say it is a must see.

Very clean and well maintained.

(Translated by Google) Wrong opening hours closed on Sunday on the site from the opening on Tuesday on the door of the museum to Monday Third world country !!! (Original) Orari di apertura sbagliato chiuso la domenica sul sito da l apertura al martedì sulla porta del museo al lunedì Paese da terzo mondo!!!

(Translated by Google) The National Gallery, worth seeing! (Original) Galeria Narodowa, warta zobaczenia!

(Translated by Google) Totally bad museum. Above all, do not waste time and money. Almost all the paintings are covered and in fact we do not see anything at all. In all we must have seen 10 paintings out of a good hundred that the museum must have. After making a complaint, we were told that now there was only one artist to see at the same time and that to see the rest we had to come back another day or another month and why not another year. Especially not to go there. (Original) Musée totalement nul. Surtout ne pas perdre son temps et son argent. Tous les tableaux ou presque sont recouvert et de fait on ne voit rien du tout. En tout nous avons dû voir 10 tableaux sur une bonne centaine que doit compter le musée. Après avoir réclamé il nous a été répondu que maintenant il n y avait qu un artiste à voir en même temps et que pour voir le reste il fallait revenir un autre jour où un autre mois et pourquoi pas une autre année. Surtout ne pas y aller.

Historical and real facts

That is a very easy to reach very interesting museum about the socialist era Albania and the history of its security forces. The bunker itself is fairly big and very interesting. You don't get the chance to visit structures like that very often. Loved the mixture of history with the art rooms. If you liked that visit also the bunkart1 a bit outside of the city (but reachable by a city bus). It's quite bigger. 4€. friendly staff worth the visit.

Its art so its subjective, but it lacks any real showstoppers

The NAG lacked contemporary gallery lighting in windowless areas and aircon, so on a summer day the interior temperature was not exactly ideal. A major attraction is the collection of social realist paintings that translate into art the idea of the ‘New Man’ during the communist period, with the ‘common worker’ as the main recurrent personage. The special Qamil Grezda exhibition hosted by his son Emir saved the day, as the art on display offers not only samples of Mr. Grezda's talent but also insight into his creative and private life.

(Translated by Google) Closed Sunday and Monday (Original) Chiuso domenica e lunedì

(Translated by Google) Impressive and interesting (Original) מרשים ומעניין

(Translated by Google) We went there with the free tour we did not go in although it was recommended by the guide. The building looks a bit neglected on the outside. The sculpture is a modern art from Japan. Next to there is an avenue that leads to the castle where there are cozy cafes to sit (Original) עברנו שם עם הfree tour לא נכנסנו פנימה למרות שזה הומלץ על ידי המדריך. המבנה נראה קצת מוזנח מבחוץ. הפסל הינו אומנות מודרנית שמקורה מיפן. ליד ישנה שדרה שמובילה לטירה שבה יש בתי קפה נעימים לשבת בהם

(Translated by Google) Simple metal frame which, however, invites you to relax and pass the time (Original) Einfaches Metallgerüst was jedoch zum Entspannen und Zeitvertreib einlädt

(Translated by Google) It's hard to guess this cloud (Original) Trudno domyślić się tej chmury

(Translated by Google) Because I live and have nice hospitable people (Original) Perché vivo e bello gente ospitale

(Translated by Google) Very original. The art set on the selfie (Original) Molto originale. L'arte settata sul selfie

(Translated by Google) A neglected place, though eye-catching (Original) מקום מוזנח למרות שמושך את העין

(Translated by Google) I wasn’t inside. Outside - an interesting art object. Welded Rod Design - Cloud. (Original) Внутри не был. Снаружи - интересный артобьект. Сварная конструкция из прутьев - Облако.

(Translated by Google) Superb museum to visit! (Original) Superbe musée à visiter !

Interesting

(Translated by Google) Irrelevant. Does not match the area (Original) Bez znaczenia. Nie pasuje do okolicy

(Translated by Google) Nice view (Original) Güzel manzara

(Translated by Google) I was expecting something more. (Original) Mi aspettavo qualcosa in più.

(Translated by Google) I can't comment on the interior, I was going to see the dead statues of laughter in the back of the galleries. For its political history that tube that place. (Original) No puedo opinar sobre el interior, iba a ver las estatuas muertas de risa en la parte trasera de las galerías. Por su historia política que tubo ese lugar.

(Translated by Google) To see, especially for art lovers linked to Real Socialism. (Original) Da vedere, in particolare per gli appassionati di arte legata a Socialismo Reale.

(Translated by Google) To visit absolutely there is no one who is a pity there are treasures of communist painting and contemporary art is a real discovery of the center of Tirana (Original) A visiter absolument il n y a personne ce qui est bien dommage il y a des trésors de la peinture communiste et de l Art contemporain c est une vraie découverte du centre de Tirana

Awesome

(Translated by Google) Middle (Original) Orta

(Translated by Google) Contemporary art, of social and artistic utility (Original) Arte contemporanea, di utilità sociale e artistica

Fantastic, disturbing, informative museum on the parts of Albania's recent history. It's relatively small, but I still stayed for 2 hours, because I learned something important at each signpost and testimonial.

Interesting display that tells the story of the last communist decades of Albanian history. Contains a lot of text. Personally I'd prefer a bit more video or audio instead. A rather unique experience.

Remembrance is important and this museum is a must when in Tirana. Situated in the center, very suggestive and interesting.

Great place to visit, would definitely recommend! give you are really good understanding of a part of Albania's history.

Fantastic nuclear bunker musuem in the heart of the city

(Translated by Google) Those with indoor phobia may get a little narrow, but it should be seen. (Original) Kapalı alan fobisi olanlar biraz daralabilir ama mutlaka görülmeli.

It was ok, I enjoyed the location and the concept, however i think that the scenography and technologies involved should be updated

(Translated by Google) To do. Testimony on the history of the secret police, really poignant but worth the detour for a better understanding of certain aspects of current Albania. (Original) À faire. Témoignage sur l'histoire de la police secrète, vraiment poignant mais vaut le détour pour une meilleure compréhension de certains aspects de l'Albanie actuelle.

(Translated by Google) the martyrs of Albania 🇦🇱 photo Marubi disa nga Martiret and Albanis.Tirana 🇦🇱🇺🇸🇦🇱🇺🇸🇦🇱 (Original) i martiri di Albania 🇦🇱 foto Marubi disa nga Martiret e Albanis.Tirana 🇦🇱🇺🇸🇦🇱🇺🇸🇦🇱

(Translated by Google) An atmospheric place, if you add an excursion, then generally a bomb (Original) Атмосферное место, если добавить экскурсию то вообще бомба

One of the best museums I have ever visited

(Translated by Google) An interesting monument of totalitarianism. Illustrates the life of an ordinary Albanian citizen and his spy overseer. (Original) Цікава пам'ятка тоталітаризму. Ілюструє життя пересічного громадянина Албанії та його наглядача-шпигуна.

(Translated by Google) A war museum made by improving the pillbox. I was scared and couldn't enter because it was closed and I visited at night ... (Original) トーチカを改良して作られた戦争博物館。 閉所なのと訪問したのが夜だったので、怖くて入ることができませんでした…

(Translated by Google) Shut up in a place like this. It leaves an impression. Well designed and presented museum. (Original) Na ovakvom mestu zaćutite. Ostavlja utisak. Dobro osmišljen i prezentovan muzej.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting, well-chosen exposition. Probably even more spectacular than the famous Museum of Terror in Budapest. I advise everyone. An excellent vaccination against socialism (Original) Дуже цікаво, якісно підібрана експозиція. Мабуть навіть еффектніший за знаменитий музей Терору в Будапешті. Раджу всім. Чудове щеплення від соціалізму

(Translated by Google) Not worth the money (Original) Не стоит этих денег

(Translated by Google) The second and smaller of the two communist-era city bunkers that have become museums of memory. Tourist attraction perhaps a bit sad. (Original) Il secondo e più piccolo dei due bunker cittadini del periodo comunista diventati musei della memoria. Attrazione turistica forse un po' triste.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place to see and to see the past (Original) Un bell posto per vedere e per vedere il pasato

Pretty cool museum

(Translated by Google) A must to visit this museum if you are in the center. Allow 1.5 hours for the visit to get an insight into the former dictatorship. For example, we found it amazing how the men of the country were literally shaved together: everyone had to have the same haircut. Good explanation in English. (Original) Een must om dit museum te bezoeken als je in het centrum bent. Trek 1,5 uur uit voor het bezoek om een inkijkje te krijgen in de voormalige dictatuur. Wij vonden het bijvoorbeeld verbazingwekkend hoe de mannen van het land letterlijk over één kam werden geschoren: iedereen moest hetzelfde kapsel hebben. Goede uitleg in het Engels.

(Translated by Google) A very interesting and atmospheric place with a lot of history. I recommend it to anyone visiting Tirane (Original) Bardzo ciekawe i klimatyczne miejsce, dużo historii. Polecam każdemu kto odwiedza Tirane

(Translated by Google) Interesting place, slightly hidden but in the very center. Worth seeing. Available in English. The cost of a ticket for one person is 500 L. (Original) Miejsce ciekawe, lekko ukryte ale w samym centrum. Warte zobaczenia. Dostępne w języku angielskim. Koszt biletu dla jednej osoby 500 L.

Very interesting and well put together

(Translated by Google) Unravel the mysterious history of Albania! !! (Original) 謎につつまれたアルバニアの歴史を紐解くのじゃ！！

(Translated by Google) Interesting place to see, but not crazy (Original) Ciekawe miejsce do obejrzenia ale szału nie ma

(Translated by Google) I was surprised by this unusual museum. Museum takes you along and one feels the horrors done by the communist party. Highly recommended for any visitor in Tirana (Original) Ik was verrast door deze ongewone museum. Museum pakt je mee en men voelt de gruwels gedaan door de communistische partij. Een aanrader voor elke bezoeker in Tirana

Very creative and visually stimulating museum on the history of communist Albania.

Creative re-purposing happened at Bunk’Art, an escape bunker originally built for Albania’s long-term communist dictator Enver Hoxha (1941-1985) and his government. A portion of the original five-floor, 106-room underground palace now houses a historical museum and contemporary art gallery, showcasing recreations of how the space would have functioned, with furniture dating back to the original era. Historical exhibitions on the Albanian communist army and daily lives of Albanians during the regime alternate with art installations, while the former assembly hall has been turned into a concert hall.

Everything looks fine except they told us to leave at 17:00 while the closing time was 18:00. Didn't see all the rooms.

Such a great museum

(Translated by Google) Nice bunker that makes you understand many things from the past of this country. (Original) Bel bunker che fa capire tante cose del passato di questo paese.

Really interesting but we arrived 30min before closure and they told us it's enough to visit the whole thing. Spoiler, it was not.

We had a great experience booking our travels with Choose Balkans - this included multiple day trips to Kosovo and Montenegro, in-country travel in Albania, and transfers between countries. Our guide, Renato, is such an asset to the company; he made our trip so memorable and was a huge part in helping everything run smoothly. Renato ensured that everything went as planned and went out of his way to make our trip enjoyable. We are very appreciative of Renato and would highly recommend this company.

Incredibly sweet staff. Helped us with what to see in Tirana and where to eat. The apartment has an amazing location with an amazing view, and was super clean. Has everything you might need during your stay.

Our local companion Besa, was not only enthusiastic about the regional dishes but also a authentic source of insights into Tirana's history and culture. Her captivating stories and narratives enriched the experience, making it all the more rewarding

This tour and guide in North Macedonia exceeded all expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone seeking a blend of cultural immersion, historical exploration, and the warm hospitality of the Macedonian people. A five-star rating is well-deserved for an unforgettable journey!Thank you for your help Besa

We did a tour of the south coast which was amazing. The guide stopped us every time we ask him. And we always enjoyed a fantastic beach with very clear water. At the end, a visit to Butrint and Blue Eye not to be missed. All this is made more convenient with the flights from London to enjoy a little more than a weekend. We highly recommend it.

Really enjoyed the trip- our Guide Besa was very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about Albania and its history. Would definitely recommend - our guide has recommended us food/places that otherwise we would have missed. When I was looking for a tour, I have came across those 2h long- after this trip- 4h long, I think the 2h one would not be sufficient.

The house was wonderful and I felt very comfortable both because of the staff who were welcoming and also because of their seriousness and above all Besa welcomed us in a perfect way and was very kind in explaining everything.

Exceptional customer service! The tour organizers were responsive to inquiries, and the on-site staff went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. Their dedication to customer satisfaction made the trip even more enjoyable. Our tour guide Ervis was the best! Highly recommended!

My first trip with Choosebalkans! I say I am very pleased! I very much enjoyed not only my trip, but I had fun with my group and my guide Mira. I will miss them dearly! What a great first experience and I will be doing more adventures with Choose Balkans! Worth the money!

This 8-day tour was like weaving through a tapestry of Balkan wonders. The mix of ancient history, modern charm, and natural beauty was perfectly balanced. The tour organizers ensured every detail was taken care of, allowing us to savor the moments and create lasting memories. Highly recommended for all adventure seekers! thank you for your help Besa

My journey from Tirana to Dubrovnik/Split on the 8-day Enchanting Balkans tour was nothing short of magical. Our guide Besa was a true gem, sharing not only historical facts but also personal anecdotes that brought the destinations to life. The itinerary was well-crafted, offering a perfect blend of cultural immersion and scenic beauty. From ancient ruins to breathtaking landscapes, every day felt like a new chapter in a captivating story. Highly recommend for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Great tour! Our guide Ervis was very informative!! Thank you choose balkans

The tour was amazing We had a lot of fun Mira was so nice and helped us a lot

Efficient and friendly private transfer service. Clean vehicle, friendly driver – five stars for a pleasant trip! Thank you for your hep Besa

Five stars for a seamless private transfer from Tirana to Saranda! Punctual, smooth, and hassle-free. Thank you Ervis for your service

Exceptional tour and guide! From Tirana to Dubrovnik, each day was filled with beauty and culture. Our guide's passion for the Balkans was contagious. Highly satisfied! Thank for your suport Besa