Dark history & bike ride: Bunk’art 2 & House of leaves

The Tirana Dark History Bike Tour offers a deeper look into Albania’s communist past through a mix of relaxed cycling and powerful museum visits. Designed for history lovers and curious travelers, this tour focuses on understanding how dictatorship shaped everyday life in Tirana and how the city has transformed since. Starting from Skanderbeg Square, your guide sets the historical context before leading you to Bunk’Art 2, a former underground nuclear bunker hidden beneath the city center. During a one-hour visit, you’ll explore the mechanisms of the communist regime, political persecution, and the atmosphere of fear that defined the era. After leaving the bunker, the tour continues by bike through the city. Riding through Blloku, once a forbidden district accessible only to the communist elite, you’ll learn how this tightly controlled area evolved into Tirana’s most vibrant neighborhood. Passing through Parku Rinia, the route includes short stops for monument explanations and photos, helping connect the historical narrative with the city you see today. The experience concludes with a one-hour visit to the House of Leaves, the former headquarters of the secret police. Through original rooms, documents, and personal stories, the museum offers a powerful insight into surveillance and control under the regime. By the end of the tour, guests leave with a clear understanding of Albania’s communist history and a deeper appreciation of Tirana’s transformation.

• Bunk'art 2 & House of Leaves Tickets
• Licensed Guide
• Bicycle
• Safety Helmet
• Photos
• Videos with insta360 (Upon request)