Athens Walking Tour

An Athens walking tour passes below the Propylaea and the Temple of Athena Nike on the Acropolis

An Athens walking tour follows the streets of the historic centre on foot, from Syntagma Square through Plaka and Anafiotika to the Ancient Agora, Monastiraki and the hills that face the Acropolis. This post covers what an Athens walking tour includes, where walks start, the lanes of Plaka, the Ancient Agora, Monastiraki and the Roman … Read more

Heraklion Tour

A Heraklion tour starts at the Venetian Koules fortress beside the fishing boats of the old harbour

A Heraklion tour explores the capital of Crete, from the Venetian sea fortress at the old harbour and the walls around the old town to Lions Square, the churches, the museums and the market streets. This post covers what a Heraklion tour includes, the Koules fortress, the Venetian walls, Lions Square, the churches, the Archaeological … Read more