Byzantine and Ottoman Athens Tour
Overview
It is a comprehensive visit to Plaka offering a guided tour to important monuments and landmarks related to the Byzantine and Ottoman periods of Athens, both of which gave Athens its modern identity.
We visit Byzantine Churches and historical landmarks on the streets of Athens . We see and speak about frescoes and icons. There is an option that we visit a monastery in the middle of the capital. There is an option to vist the Smyrna Refugees landmarks in Piraeus. In this case we visit less churches in Plaka.
The tour is suitable for people who like to walk and want to learn new cultures, or are accustomed to the Ottoman and Christian interaction. Τhe tour comprises entrance to relevant museums (no added cost)
What's Included
- Small talk and personal stories from the lives of Byzantine Emperors
- In-person guide which the driver also
- Snacks
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens (Admission per person is 3 Euros) this just optional
Meeting Location
Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 50
Athina 105 58, Greece
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
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Monastiraki
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mansion Benizelou
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ekklisia Agios Nikolaos Ragkava
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Church of St. Mary Pantanassa
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Church of Kapnikarea
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Holy Church Of Saint Irene
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Agion Anargiron & Plateia Agion Avargiron
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Agias Ekaterinis
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Temple of Olympian Zeus
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Little Metropolis
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tripodon
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Melina Mercuri Museum and Cultural Centre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kolokotroni Statue
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Statue of Constantine XI Palaiologos
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recomended for people they dont usually walk
- Not recommended for travelers with hearing problems
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-469118P1
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