● Tirana City Tour · Christmas Edition
The HOBUS double-decker covered in Christmas lights at night on Skanderbeg Square
01.12.2026 – 05.01.2027 · Tirana

Christmas Lights Tour

Ride the glowing double-decker through Tirana’s festive centre. Every evening, every hour, from Skanderbeg Square.

Every hour 18:00 – 22:00 From Skanderbeg Square Live GPS tracking Face painting on board
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01.12 – 05.01Every day · closed on 1 January
18:00 – 22:00A departure every hour
~50 minutes6 stops along the way
from 500 LUnder 4 years ride free
TIRANA City Tour
On board

Fun for the whole family

Sit on the open top deck under the Christmas lights, while the kids enjoy face painting and festive activities.

Ride on the top deckTake a seat upstairs, under the city lights, with the best view of the boulevard.
Face painting for kidsLittle ones can get a festive design painted on their face.
Festive activitiesDifferent activities for the whole family throughout the season.
Live GPS

Follow the Christmas bus live

The bus moves on the map from its GPS, just like on our hop-on hop-off map. Tap a stop to see when the bus gets there.

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Stops & times

    Bus position comes from the HOBUS GPS system and refreshes every few seconds. Times are approximate and depend on traffic.

    The route

    A loop through the heart of Tirana

    From Sita on Skanderbeg Square down the illuminated boulevard to Mother Teresa Square, and back past the Pyramid and The Cloud — about 4 km of city lights, with a 5-minute stop at every station.

    Timetable

    Five departures, every evening

    Departures from Skanderbeg Square

    • Meeting point: Skanderbeg Square, at the HOBUS stop — open in Google Maps
    • Please be there 10 minutes before departure.
    • No tours on 1 January 2027.
    • December evenings are cold — dress warmly if you sit upstairs.
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    Tickets

    Simple prices, festive ride

    Adult15 years and over
    1,000 L≈ €10.50
    Child4 – 14 years
    500 L≈ €5.30
    Little onesUnder 4 years
    Free

    Prices in Albanian lek (ALL). Euro amounts are approximate (1 € ≈ 95 L).

    Reserve your seats

    Adult1,000 L
    2
    Child4 – 14 years · 500 L
    0
    Little onesUnder 4 · free
    0
    Total
    2,000 L≈ €21
    Book on WhatsApp
    FAQ

    Good to know

    Where does the tour start?

    At Skanderbeg Square, at the HOBUS stop. Every departure starts and ends there.

    How long is the ride?

    About 50 minutes for the full loop. Evening traffic in December can add a few minutes.

    Which days does it run?

    Every day from 1 December 2026 to 5 January 2027, except 1 January 2027. Departures at 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00 and 22:00.

    How do I know where the bus is?

    Use the live map on this page. The bus position comes from its GPS and updates every few seconds while the tour is running.

    How much do children pay?

    Children from 4 to 14 years pay 500 L. Children under 4 ride free.

    How do I book?

    Choose your date and departure above and send us the booking on WhatsApp, or call +355 69 70 33 555.

    Is there anything for children?

    Yes — face painting for kids and different festive activities during the season.

    Gëzuar Festat!

    Make Tirana’s lights part of your holiday. See you on board.