Industrial Hermoupolis Walking Tour

5.0 (12 reviews) Syros, Greece
Duration1h - 2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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.

What's included

  • photo book
  • Hermoupolis industrial map
  • Private transportation

What to expect

  1. Hermoupolis
    1h 30m
    # 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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at 09.30 at Markos Vamvakaris statue, which is located in a little square, in the main road of the port.

End point

Our walking tour will end at the Library & Information Center of the University of the Aegean, which used to host Kornilakis Tannery.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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