Raki Tasting and Meze Pairing in Tirana
Overview
What sets this tasting apart is the fact that we’ve carefully handpicked seven raki flavors out of 58 distinct varieties produced across Albania, ensuring you taste only the very best. Hosted in a warm, stylish venue that blends traditional charm with a modern edge, you’ll sip everything from smooth, aged raki to bold, caramelized blends—each expertly paired with delicious, organic meze like flaky homemade byrek, tangy local cheeses, and perfectly pickled veggies.
Throughout the evening, our friendly local companion will be by your side, sharing captivating stories about raki’s roots, offering insider travel tips, and answering any questions you may have about Albania. It’s more than just a tasting—it’s a relaxed, immersive look into a vibrant culture, where every sip invites you deeper into the spirit of Albanian hospitality
What's Included
- Liability insurance
- Raki tasting&meze pairing
- Experience with a Companion
- Raki sommelier
- Additional food or beverages
- Personal expenses
Meeting Location
8RHC+M3H
Rruga e Dibrës, Tiranë, Albania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Try the best of Albania’s iconic spirit on an unforgettable journey led by a dedicated raki sommelier, who has meticulously selected seven exquisite varieties from 58 unique blends across the country. Our cozy yet contemporary venue seamlessly merges traditional Albanian charm with modern flair, offering the ideal setting as you savor everything from smooth, aged raki to bold, caramelized elixirs, each paired with organic meze like flaky byrek, tangy local cheeses and pickled veggies. Along the way, your knowledgeable host will unveil raki’s fascinating history, share its intricate production methods and provide insider travel tips for exploring Albania’s vibrant landscapes.
Far more than a mere tasting, this immersive experience celebrates the heart of Albanian hospitality, uniting friends, family and curious travelers through joyous toasts and shared stories. Each sip draws you deeper into Albania’s cultural tapestry, revealing how raki has evolved into a symbol of warmth, unity and national pride.
Whether you’re a connoisseur or entirely new to raki, prepare for an extraordinary experience filled with unforgettable flavors and a true taste of Albania’s spirited soul.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- We will serve alcohol to individual 18+ years old . For people under 18 we will not serve alcohol but we have a lot of non alcoholic products to serve they can choose from .
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Liability insurance.
- Raki tasting&meze pairing.
- Experience with a Companion.
- Raki sommelier.
- Additional food or beverages.
- Personal expenses.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Raki Tasting and Meze Pairing in Tirana is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- We will serve alcohol to individual 18+ years old . For people under 18 we will not serve alcohol but we have a lot of non alcoholic products to serve they can choose from .
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Raki Tasting and Meze Pairing in Tirana will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Liability insurance
- Raki tasting&meze pairing
- Experience with a Companion
- Raki sommelier
- Additional food or beverages
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- We will serve alcohol to individual 18+ years old . For people under 18 we will not serve alcohol but we have a lot of non alcoholic products to serve they can choose from .
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
