The Greeks of Smyrna in Athens

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

The tour explores how the Greeks of Smyrna survived in Athens , in the first half of the 20nth century,when they were forced to leave Turkey. We will visit a former carpet industry, a neighborhood with stone buildings, a museum with personal items and archives and churches with precious icons. We will taste the foods they made.

What's Included

We will taste dishes made with recipies from the Greeks of Smyrna

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
National Historical Museum - Old Parliament House

I will be waiting for you at the National Historical Museum, beneath the big statue of the General Kolokotronis, carrying an A4 paper with your names on

End point

I will leave you on the platform of the train station to get the train to Omonoia

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We will visit an exceptional museum with everyday equipment, photographs, archives etc of the Greeks of Smyrna

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    We will visit churches, museums and neighborhoods with 20nth century's stone buildings.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We will taste food with recipies from the Greeks of Smyrna

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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