Byzantine and Ottoman Athens Tour
Description
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)
Tour Options
Itinerary
The story of the mosque
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 church's role in the Greek Revolution. The cell of a famous writer, and the greek-ottoman culture
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
See it and discuss it as a place of torture. No entrance unless asked
Its masonry and the church's important story in Byzantine times
The most ancient street in Europe and its attractions
A secret baptistery
We visit the museum of Karagiozis
The life story of a hero and the craft of its statue
The life story of the last Emperor of the Byzantine Empire
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(5)
It was a super good experience, the guide was exceptional and we loved it, we learned a lot and also the tour inside the museum was excellent
Vivi was an excellent guide. She is a subject matter expert on the topic. The tour is highly recommended.
This is a SCAM ! we paid 700 dollars (family of 7) for what was promised an air conditioned car with driver, 16 places to visit. The tour guide showed up on her motorcycle. On our tour she Stopped to get herself water then went to get money from the ATM machine while we waited in the hot sun. We WALKED 2 hours in 96 degree weather through the crowded Athens. She showed us total of no more than 4 spots even though 16 were promised. She raced if front of us no consideration that needed to cross the very busy streets safely. Was not fluent in English and read the museum captions to us. Raced through the museum. Tour was promised 4 hours and was only 2. We asked about other places she said “we could take the metro” Total scam ! They refused to refund us even though when we called Viator to complain they said they would refund then we got an email refusing to refund us.
There was not an air conditioned car promised! Please read carefully the description of the tour! If the weather was not suitable for you, you should have cancelled it! I got money from the ATM to pay the entarnce to the museum. I didnt just read the captions to the museum, but I told you the stories of three important personalities of the War of Independence. You ve asked me quesstions about our system of elections and I answered. You could have asked me more, if you were interested in other exhibits in the museum. Because you keep on telling lies about the tour I wonder if somebody else ( pex another company) has put you to do that ! In that case, we must ask for a lawyer's advice.
Very interesting and informative tour of various Byzantine and Ottoman sites in Athens. We also went to an interesting museum with artifacts and information from the Greek war of independence.
Fascinating ! Very informative and not the first choice of a lot of people but teaches about an important part of the greek identity .
