Industrial Hermoupolis Walking Tour

5.0(12)2 hFree cancellationBy flaneusegr

About this activity

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

Not included

✕Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

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

Good to know

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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