INTO STOAS: Group Walk

Walk with the author of Into Stoas guidebook through the overlooked passageways of Athens, and discover a city within a city. Observe architecture and disappearing signs that guide you to hidden gems. Get to know the city's urban myths and experience the history of its transformation.

• Off the Tourist Trail: Navigate through the labyrinthine arcades of Athens by following the few remaining exit signs, and uncover a hidden network that even locals overlook.
• Time Capsule: Step into an underlying network of 'stoas', rich in juxtapositions of architectural and typographical styles spanning from antiquity to today.
• Urban Myths: Encounter unique family-owned stores and unravel the 'stoas' oral history, deciphering their distinctive character along the way.
• Design Insights: Dive into the anonymous history of Greek design by observing the disappearing signs and discovering how people use them to navigate the city.
• City Transformation: Walk through various iterations of the 'stoa' typology and gain insights into the city's evolution, as well as how locals interact with their ever-changing urban landscape.

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Guide: Anastasia Pappa, Founder of Desired Landscapes
Starting point near Syntagma
Duration 2 hours
Booking fee includes 24% VAT and taxes
Dates click "select a time" to check the available slots

Please select the date and the option that describes you best.
After booking, you will receive an email confirmation with the meeting details.

* Locals: When Athens is your hometown, you may feel that you’ve seen it all. This special price is your invitation to expand your city’s limits.  

This is an author-led group walk and requires a minimum of 4 people to run. When the date approaches, you will receive a confirmation or alternatives.
* If your schedule is tight and you don't want to miss this walk, I suggest booking a private walk.

Cancellations Free cancellation 24 hours after the booking, only if this is 72 hours prior to the walk's timeslot.

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