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INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens
INTO STOAS: A Walk Through Overlooked Athens

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.

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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