Explore Kavala City with Eco Friendly Tuk Tuk Tour
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Explore the rich history and beautiful sights of this incredible city and immerse yourself in the fascinating stories of Kavala's historical sites as you embark on a sightseeing tour along the coastal wall, through the old city of Panagia, and the iconic Imaret. Learn about the local legends as you visit Mohammed Ali's house and statue. Take in the breathtaking views from the peninsula’s lighthouse and Halil Bey Mosque, and snap some photos of the scenic views from the Acropolis and the Aqueduct, city’s iconic landmarks. City's history has been shaped by tobacco and with a visit at the Tobacco Museum and the Municipal Tobacco Warehouse you will gain a deeper understanding. Marvel the Wix Mansion – Herzog Mansion, now the town hall, and right next The Great Club a building constructed similar to Vienna’s Musikverein. Last stop to pay a visit to the Apostle Paul monument, a symbol of the city's rich cultural and spiritual heritage, as Kavala was the first European ground that stepped.
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We admire the huge building which was built in 1817 by Mehmet Ali Pasha
We visit and explore through our smart guide app the largest house in the city at that time which is considered one of the most characteristic surviving examples of Ottoman architecture of the 18th century in Greece.
We admire the scenic landscape and we learn the history of the oldest lighthouse in Kavala
The Halil Bey mosque was part of a larger complex. We stop and visit the mosque, while we learn its history though our smart guide app.
Visit of The Acropolis of Kavala which is located at the top of the peninsula with its construction taking place in two phases. Marvel the view of the peninsula and learn the history of the castle through our smart guide app.
A colossal structure that dominates the urban landscape of the city is the aqueduct, or otherwise known as the Kamares. As we cross underneath we listen its story through our smart guide app,
It is the place where the Municipal Tobacco Warehouse and the monument of Tobacco worker (Kapnergatis) are located. While we go though we hear the history of both the building and the monument through our smart guide app.
The Great Club was built in 1909 by the Philoptochos Society of Ladies of Kavala. At the same road we marvel also the Town Hall (Herzog Mansion and Wix Mansion).
The Tobacco Museum of the Municipality of Kavala is a thematic museum, which includes objects and archival material on the cultivation and production of tobacco, its commercial and agricultural processing, industrial tobacco products and tobacco samples on display. Stop and visit of the museum to indulge in the rich history of the city
The very first European land that the Apostle Paul steps on in 49 AD is in the city of ancient Neapolis, as Kavala. At this place there's a magnificent monument.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(15)
Yesterday we had such an amazing day in Kavala. Our guide Kostas was funny and informative a great tour guide. The tuk tuk was a fab way of getting around the city especially the old town and Kostos was happy for us to get out at points, take photographs or explore further. I would highly recommend.
The driver was very nice and excited to share his city. Our “two hour” tour was one hour and 45 minutes. My suggestion is that drivers must be prepared with alternative stops if the customers don’t stay in places as long as expected. Also, seeing tobacco warehouses and city buildings aren’t as fulfilling as learning and seeing into Kavala’s past. I have tobacco manufacturing where I come from, too. I don’t, however, have castles that are hundreds of years old.
Dear Miranda, Thank you for your comments. The tour lasts an average of 2 hours, based on detailed measurements we have taken and taking into account factors such as the duration of visits, traffic on the city streets, and other factors; for this reason, in many cases the duration may exceed two hours. Also, since the routes are approved by the relevant tourism authorities, deviations are not permitted. The fact that you didn’t like the tobacco warehouses and the city’s buildings, simply because you come from a tobacco-producing town, doesn’t mean they aren’t historic landmarks of the city of Kavala. Besides, our tobacco warehouses and buildings date back to 1800, when the U.S. was only 17 years old!!!
Nice way to see the city, but our driver did not speak English, and the speaker for the recorded audio did not have volume adjustment which was not loud enough for my grandmother who has hearing trouble. However, there was a group of 3 tuk tuks traveling together, and one of the other drivers spoke English, so he was able to give the history and answer questions.
The meet point not a short walk. The guides narrative was inaudible. We sat for 45 min waiting duringf 2 hr tour. Never again. Did not see anything to remember.
We are sorry for the experience you had with us, but your review is false and does not reflect the quality of our services. 1st: The Meeting Point is only a 10-minute walk, as shown on Google Maps. 2nd: Due to external noise, the sound from our vehicles is sometimes limited. That is why the tour guide summarizes what you have heard at each stop and enriches the content, and 3rd, throughout the entire tour, we make stops at the most important landmarks for photos and enough time for exploration and visits, such as the city’s fortress, to which we take you as close as possible. From there on, if for any reason you do not wish to or are unable to visit these sites, this is not our responsibility.
The cars are narrow, so obese passengers might feel cramped. However. we saw a great deal and were given good information from locals.
Very good way to get around and see the sights…My wife has mobility issues and this tour made it easier for her.The two drivers were friendly and informative.Time well spent
Great tour! Very knowledgeable about the city and the history of Kavala. Highly recommend it. Our guide was very personable as well.
THIS WAS the nicest way to get around Kavala! WE LOVED how the TUK TUK got thru tight spaces and felt very comfortable with our driver. Although he spoke little English, there was a tape playing. However, we couldn’t ask questions so that was a little disappointing. All in all we did have a good time.
As we passed walkers they all wanted to hop on board. Good way to see city. Recorded messages describing spots we stopped at.
We had a wonderful tour of the city. The TukTuks can take you places buses can’t. The tour guide was great and they dropped us off at the port at the end of the tour.
