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Emma
Sweden · Families
October 2026
Passionate and funny
Elira knew everyone and everything. We skipped every queue and ended the day at a place only locals know.
Travelers' Choice
Tirana: communism, bunkers and Blloku
With Elira · English, Italian, French
Full day (7 h)· Up to 8· English, Italian, French· Licensed guide
4.99
#1 of 6 guides in Albania
512 verified reviews
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Your guide Elira Basha
Hop! Star · 8 years on Hop! · speaks English, Italian, French
- Licensed and verified
8 years guiding, identity and licence checked by Hop!.
- Private, up to 8 people
One price for your whole group.
- Add a driver
Pair with a Hop! car and driver for a complete day.
About this guide
Historian at the University of Tirana. My grandparents were in the labour camps, my parents in the protests. I tell it as it was. Topics: Communist history, Architecture, Coffee culture. Half day available at 60% of the day rate.
What you'll explore
- Communist history
- Architecture
- Coffee culture
Things to know
Reviews
4.99
Excellent · 512 reviews
Travelers' Choice 2026: in the top 10% on Hop! Tourism.
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Noah
Canada · Families
October 2026
We learned more in a day than in a week of reading
Elira brought the history to life with family stories you will not find in books. Patient with the kids and with our endless questions.
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Kasia
Poland · Friends
October 2026
Passionate and funny
Elira knew everyone and everything. We skipped every queue and ended the day at a place only locals know.
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Marta
Czechia · Families
October 2026
Highly recommended
Well organised, flexible and very knowledgeable. Our favourite part was the stories.
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Hannah
Germany · Friends
September 2026
We learned more in a day than in a week of reading
Elira brought the history to life with family stories you will not find in books. Patient with the kids and with our endless questions.
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Emma
Sweden · Families
September 2026
We learned more in a day than in a week of reading
Elira brought the history to life with family stories you will not find in books. Patient with the kids and with our endless questions.
Meet Elira
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Elira Basha
Hop! Star guide
- Reviews
- 512
- Rating
- 4.99★
- Years on Hop!
- 8
Historian at the University of Tirana. My grandparents were in the labour camps, my parents in the protests. I tell it as it was.
- Speaks English, Italian, French
- Responds within an hour
- Identity and licence verified by Hop!
Questions and answers
Answered by Elira and Hop! Tourism
Can we do a half day?
Yes, €57 for up to 4 hours.
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