Ottoman Heritage Private Athens Walking Tour In a Nutshell
Uncover the mysteries of the Ottoman heritage in a Private Athens walking tour, from old mosques and traditional houses to eastern desserts and a refreshing hammam. Stroll around the city of Athens with a licensed tour guide and gain a taste of history.
| Start Time | Daily:
– 16.00 pm (from October to May) – 18.00 pm (from June to September) |
| Duration | 2,5 – 3 hours |
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| Highlights | Adore the extraordinary culture in Athens in a private walking tour and discover clues pointing to the Ottoman inspiration. Capture the Ottoman spirit with an eastern dessert or drink and indulge in a rejuvenating hammam bath. Take part in an interactive private Athens walking tour with fascinating stories from a licensed tour guide. |
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Ottoman Heritage Private Athens Walking Tour Itinerary
Begin the private Athens walking tour
Starting from Acropolis, take a brief history lesson and explore Athens from the Ottoman times to modern days.
Discover Anafiotika neighbourhood
The Ottoman building that housed the first university of Athens in one of the most picturesque spots of the city.
Walk through the old town of Plaka
Along the streets of Plaka you can find the open markets, or bazaars, that influenced the culture of Greece. Temples from both the Muslim and the Christian religion appear on your way.
Join the Hammam Experience
Understand the eastern culture by giving in to a traditional Hammam bath, and indulge in a traditional treat.
What to Expect from Ottoman Heritage Private Athens Walking Tour
Step back in time with the Ottoman heritage private Athens walking tour in a city shaped by the former rule. Get a better understanding of the cultural amalgamation still visible today, and let your guide take you on a 500-year-old journey. Walk among the narrow streets of Anafiotika, an adorable neighbourhood next to the Acropolis, and take a look at the Ottoman house which evolved into the first university of Athens. Traipse around Acropolis and Plaka, and listen to all the stories behind every Ottoman mosque and every Byzantine church narrated by a licensed tour guide. Stumble on interesting monuments and features, like old houses, bazaars and hammams, and reach the Athens Muslim School. Lick your fingers after tasting a delightful dessert of eastern origin and why not live the true Hamman experience?
