Aegina Town Walking Tour (guided by a local & incl meze)
At first glance, you might think Aegina town is modest, but with our fascinating and revealing walking tour, you will discover many impressive facts about this beautiful and charming town that has been inhabited since Neolithic times!
We meet at Aegina's tiny landmark church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, who is Greece's patron saint of sailors. Stroll through shaded and picturesque streets past a local gallery, boutique, antique shops, a local olive oil supplier, as well as a local craft workshops. Discover historical landmarks, such as the Tower of Markello, the house of modern-day Greece's first governor, Ioannis Kapodistrias who had many positive impacts on Aegina, and hear the fascinating story of Aegina's beautifully built stone orphanage.
We will wind down and relax with a Meze and a drink at a traditional taverna enjoying an amazing view of Aegina's port and stately neoclassical buildings. Opa!
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Itinerary
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Stop At: St. Nicholas Church, Str. Dim. Petriti 3, Egina 180 10, Greece
Meet at Aegina's tiny landmark church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, who is Greece's patron saint of sailors.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Tower of Markellos, Egina Thomaidou 9, 180 10 Greece
Discover historical landmarks such as The Tower of Markellos (built-in 1802) also known as "The Pink Tower". The Tower was housed in 1826 by Kapodistrias' government, he was the first governor of modern-day Greece. Discover the great impact he had on Aegina, as well as Greece. HE lived here until the Governor's Residence, known as the "Palace of Barbayannis" was built.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Archaeological Site of Kolona, Aegina 180 10 Greece
Discover the history that stems back to Neolithic times! 9 layers of civilization have been found at this fascinating Archaeological site!
Stop At: Aegina Town, Aegina Town, Aegina, Saronic Gulf Islands, Attica
We will meander through the charming streets, past local craft shops. We will take in different architectural styles, visit not-so-well-known historical sites, and end in a typical taverna with a drink and meze! Opa!
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Inclusions
- Snacks - Traditional Greek Meze with a drink of your choice!
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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