Private Walking Tour with a Local Tour Guide in Nafplio
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Discover the real Nafplio, the romantic city of Argolis, on a 3-hour walking tour with a local guide, ideal for every type of visitor. Start your adventure in the Venetian city by meeting your tour leader at the Land Gate, the only entrance to the city during the Venetian occupation, then you will also, pass by the point where Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first ruler of Greece, was assassinated. Your tour leader will share stories of the charming city of Nafplio and its long history while walking through Syntagma Square, where the Venetian and neoclassical buildings such as the parliament and the Archaeological Museum dominate your surroundings. At the port of the city, where you'll learn about the Bourtzi castle, a Venetian fortress built on a nearby island, which stands as the most recognized attraction of Nafplion.2 hours to 3 hours
Private Tour
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Surprise gift
Live guide language available: English, Greek
Food and drink : Snacks. ice cream
Food and drink : Breakfast. Breakfast
Travel Itinerary
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Locations in the itinerary
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Land Gate
Nafplio, Greece, 21100The Land Gate was built in 1708, by the French engineer, and succeeded the earlier gate dating from the first Venetian occupation. It was the only entrance to the city by land and, in fact, the gate would be closed at sunset. Whoever remained outside after that time was obliged to spend the night outside the city, usually in the Pronia suburb. In front of the gate was a moat filled with seawater, which ran along the eastern wall of the city. Access was only possible via a wooden drawbridge.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Church of Agios Spyridonas
Ioanni Kapodistriou, Nafplio, Greece, 211 00One of the darkest pages of modern Greek history unfolded outside the entrance of Agios Spyridon. There, on September 27th 1831, the first Governor of the liberated Greece, Ioannis Kapodistrias, was shot dead by the Mavromichali brothers, on his arrival at the church of Agios Spyridon to attend the Mass, as he used to do every Sunday; in the church, which was dedicated to the patron saint of his birthplace, the island of Corfu.
At the entrance of the temple, however, his assassins had set him up and after greeting him, they attacked him: Konstantinos Mavromichalis with a pistol and Georgios Mavromichalis with a knife. The death of the Governor was instantaneous. Konstantinos Mavromichalis was persecuted and killed by the enraged crowd, while George Mavromichalis was executed a few days later.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationNafplio War Museum(Pass By)
22 Leoforos Amalias, Nafplio, Greece, 211 00The War Museum is housed in the two storey neo-classical building, where from 1828 to 1834 the first ‘Cadet School’ or ‘Central Military School’ operated. The founder was the first governor of Greece, Ioannis Kapodistrias, and the school’s mission was to provide the army with suitably educated recruits. The ‘Cadet School’ has been restored and since November 1988 has housed the war museum, a branch of the War Museum of Athens. View LocationTrianon - The Old Mosque(Pass By)
Vasileos Konstantinou 1, Nafplio, Greece, 211 00The building which is known today as the ‘Trianon’, from the name of the cinema which was housed here, is of special interest, as much for its architectural design as for its history. It is the oldest mosque still surviving in the city and was strongly influenced by Byzantine church architecture. It dates from the time of the first Turkish occupation, probably the second half of the 16th century, and is possibly the only building in the city to survive from that time. It differs from the great mosque in Syntagma Square, the Parliament, as in the latter the Ottoman style of architecture seems to have taken over. Archaeological Museum of Nauplion(Pass By)
Syntagma Square Nafpliou - Epidavrou, , Nafplio, Greece, 211 00The building that today houses the Archaeological Museum is one of the most splendid of the Venetian buildings in the city, and marks the end of the ‘Megalos Dromos’ or ‘Great Road’. On the façade of the building there is a Latin inscription which informs us that the building was constructed in 1713, by the Venetian Superintendent of the Fleet, Agostino Sagredo, to be used as a warehouse for the fleet.View Location3
Syntagma Square
Nafplio, Greece, 211 00Syndagma Square, the most important and historic square in Nafplio, comprises the centre of the city. It is assumed that from 1540, the time of the first Turkish occupation, the Turkish commander of the Peloponnese, Mora-Pasha, had his seraglio here. The importance of the square is also demonstrated by the number of times it has undergone a change of name. In the 19th century it was known as ‘Platanos Square’ or simply ‘Platanos’, for the plane tree which once occupied the centre, in the shade of which national politicians made speeches. In 1843 the name was changed to ‘Ludwig Square’, in honour of Ludwig, father of King Otto, who had then visited the city. In the same year, after the revolution of 3rd September 1843, when the Greeks demanded that Otto grant them a constitution, the name was changed first to Syntagma (or constitution) Square, then ‘Stratonas Square’, and ‘King George II Square’.20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free4
Vouleftiko (Old State House)
Staikopoulou, Nafplio, Greece, 21100The Parliament building, which is located in the south-west sector of Syntagma Square, holds a special place in Greek history, as it was here that the parliament of the rebellious Greeks met. It dates from 1730, the time of the second Turkish occupation of the city, and was originally built as a mosque. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Old customs building since 1830 and many other monuments of incompatible beauty.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Underneath the imposing walls of Acronafplia, opposite the Judicial Palace and in front of the first buildings of the Old City, there is a monument which will definitely capture your sight; it is the Land Gate. It is next to Skarpeta restaurant and near the Bus Station.View Location
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Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Pick up from your hotel inside the city of Nafplion or central meeting point (Land Gate).
- Travelers will be picked up 5 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important information: The walking tour can take place from 8 am to 9 pm. When you finalize the reservation, please contact us so that we can agree on the exact time you want to take place. Entrance in sights: it is a walking tour so we do not enter in sights with admission fees. In particular, we do not enter in the Archaeological Museum, the Bourtzi Castle, the War Museum. We DO enter at the rest of the sights (except they are closed). Pick up from your hotel inside the city of Nafplion or central meeting point (Land Gate)
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Athens time to receive 100% refund.
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