Learn about how it all started in Syros! Antonia our guide was kind, knowledgeable and answered our questions about Syros and Greece.





Syros is not a typical Cycladic Island. During the 19th century, Hermoupolis, its capital, was the major commercial, financial and industrial center of Greece, also known as the «Manchester of the Mediterranean»! This is why, in one part of the city there are neoclassical, impressive buildings of the bourgeois class, while in the other half, you can walk through an amazing industrial wasteland, full of tanneries, warehouses, textile factories, Neorio shipyard and working class neighborhoods. During this walking tour you will: # familiarise yourself with Hermoupolis amazing industrial past, # walk along the ruins of many 19th century factories and get to know the family stories of the people that owned them, # learn about the working and living conditions of Hermoupolis working class. Dive into the city's miraculous industrial past! The tour can be done either in English or Greek.
# familiarise yourself with Hermoupolis amazing industrial past # walk along the ruins of many 19th century factories and get to know the family stories of the people that owned them # learn about the working and living conditions of Hermoupolis working class.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Industrial Hermoupolis Walking Tour lasts about 1–2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $23 per person for this Syros experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We will meet at 09.30 at Markos Vamvakaris statue, which is located in a little square, in the main road of the port. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by flaneusegr.
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Learn about how it all started in Syros! Antonia our guide was kind, knowledgeable and answered our questions about Syros and Greece.
Our host was friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She shared to social history of the industrial history in an accessible way.
Thanks Simon! So glad you appreciated it!
Tonia was brilliant. Enthusiastic, informative with a deep knowledge of Syros and history which helped our group appreciate the tour and crystallise a lot of the modern greek history surrounding Syros. I would highly recommend using Tonia as your guide for Syros.
Thank you so much! Hope to see you back in the island soon!
This wasn’t just a walking tour – it was a walk through time. Our guide brought the forgotten factories and industrial skeletons of Hermoupolis to life with stories, insight, and genuine passion. I left feeling connected to the island in a totally new way. Thank you so much for the care you put in this walking tour.
I had a personal tour with Tonia, and she was very informative and interesting to listen to. It was good to see her passion about Syros' industrial past. She also contacted me via WhatsApp to remind me of the tour start time, and provided helpful information afterwards.
Lovely experience! If you want to learn more about the amazing industrial history of this beautiful island, don’t think twice.
This tour was the highlight of our trip to Syros which is saying a lot as it was an amazing visit! The tour explored secret alleys and nooks of Syros while we learned about history, architecture, migration, trade and industry - then and now. Tonia was an exceptional tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable, passionate, connected with us, and tailored the tour based on our interests. Regardless of the length of your stay in Syros, this is a must-do experience. Can’t recommend it more!
This is a really informative tour and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough; a great way to spend an afternoon in Syros. Tonia is an amazing guide! Cheerful and kind
Really informative and engaging tour guide and a really nice wander around an area, we would never have visited otherwise. Go for it!
Very enjoyable and informative afternoon walking tour! Lots of information regarding living and working conditions of the people in 19th century Syros. Amazing industrial wasteland, just 15' away from the city center of Hermoupolis.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Industrial Hermoupolis Walking Tour | 1–2 hours | 5.0 (12) | $23 | |
Ermoupolis Walking Tour (2 hours) | 2 hours | 4.7 (33) | $34 | View |
Syros Walking Food Tour | 3 hours | 4.3 (7) | $57 | View |
Syros Ermoupoli Cultural Walking Tour | 3 hours | 5.0 (5) | $46 | View |
Half-Day Private Syros Tour: Hermoupolis & Ano Syros Villages | 5 hours | 4.5 (2) | $472 | View |
Syros: Small-Group Village Walking Tour with Wine and Snacks | 2h 30min | 5.0 (1) | $57 | View |
Private Shore Tour: Historic Ermoupolis Walking Experience | 3h 30min | — | $546 | View |