INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
€55,00
Tax included.
Embark on a journey with the author of 'Into Stoas' guidebook to explore a city within a city that often goes unnoticed.
- 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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This walk is based on the guidebook Into Stoas. Your guide will be Natassa Pappa, its author, and the founder of Desired Landscapes.
Starting point Syntagma
Duration 2 hours
Bookings by clicking on the calendar above.
Cancellations Free cancellation 24 hours after the booking, only if this is 72 hours prior to the walk's timeslot.
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What’s the best option for you?
- Group: Join our intimate walks, with a maximum of 8 guests, designed for lively urban dialogue. Note: Walks may be postponed or refunded if fewer than 3 participants.
- Private Solo: If you're exploring Athens solo for a limited time, book your walk independently to perfectly suit your schedule.
- Private Couple: If you are just 2 people briefly visiting Athens, plan your walk idependently and choose the day that fits you best.
- Private Family: If you’re up to 5 members, book a walk just for you and let me adapt to your family's pace and mood.
- 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.
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