Byzantine and Ottoman Athens Tour
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
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. 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)
Inclusions
What's included
- In-person guide which the driver also
- Small talk and personal stories from the lives of Byzantine Emperors
What's not
- Snacks
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens (Admission per person is 3 Euros) this just optional
- Mimimum of travelers 5
Itinerary
The story of the mosque and the monastery existed in the 10nth century
We will talk about the architecture, the story of the church, and the life and deeds of two martyrs. We will visit the heirloom
Visit the mansion and see the architecture and operation of each part of it. Alms are welcomed
Its story and architecture
The Byzantine architecture, the interior of the church, secret stories about famous byzantine personalities, the role of women in Byzantium, an iconic item
The story of the monument
The story, the architecture and a special link to a personality discussed in the tour
The story, the architecture, the wall paintings, and the frescoes of the church
The medieval architecture, special wall paintings at the interior, the church's role in the Greek Revolution.
The story of a lost neighborhood, its culture
The importance of baths in art and history
The Byzantine Architecture, the special icons and wall paintings at the interior, the link of the church with the Orthodox Tradition
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- You will find me right beneath the arch, on the side of the Olympian Columns. I ll be cholding a blue A4 paper with your name on it
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- paraskevi zografou
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recomended for people they dont usually walk
- Not recommended for travelers with hearing problems
How it compares in Athens
- Its from-price is 62% below the median of the 335 city tours we list in Athens.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 129 of 335.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Athens
Athens sets the Acropolis above a sprawling modern capital, where ancient ruins, hillside lanes and long taverna evenings sit side by side.
The Parthenon crowns the Acropolis, flanked by the Erechtheion and its porch of caryatids, and the Acropolis Museum at the foot of the hill displays sculpture found on the rock. Around it, the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch and the marble Panathenaic Stadium make the classical city easy to walk through.
Top-ranked sights in Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum.
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