Nafplio Highlights Walking Tour

Overview

Nafplio is considered to be one of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis (in eastern Peloponnese) as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece. Ancient walls, medieval castles, monuments and statues, Ottoman fountains, and Venetian or neoclassical buildings mesmerize the visitor with their unique architecture and beauty. Join us and explore Náfplio’s medieval Old Town, the narrow cobblestone alleys as well as the neoclassical well-preserved mansions with the Bougainvillea trees adorning their yards and balconies. Please note that this is only a walking tour which starts in Filellinon square and ends at the Land Gate. No entrance fees are included since visitors are not entering the points of interests but only passing by.

Itinerary

1. Syntagma Square

   The guide will explain the origins and history of the traditional Mosques. You will also pass in front of the archeological museum.

   · 10 min

2. Vouleftiko (Old State House)

   It is one of the few buildings (mosque) of Turkish architecture that was built in 1730 during the 2nd Turkish domination with isopardy carved masonry. The building is located on Staikopoulou Street.

   · 5 min

3. Archaeological Museum of Nauplion

   From the beginning of the 1930's, the Archaeological Museum of Nafplion has been housed in the imposing three-storey Venetian building in the Syntagma Square.

   · Non-stop passage

4. Church of Agios Spyridonas

   The church of Agios Spyridon is located in the Old Town of Nafplion, along with the paved streets of the town. This church was first built in 1702 with the financing of the Nafplion Brotherhood of Orthodox Greeks. It was there that on September 27th, 1831, the first governor of the newly-established Greek State, Ioannis Kapodistrias, was assassinated by his political opponents.

   · 10 min

5. Dimarchio Nafpliou

   The Three Admirals Square is located in the center of Nafplion and was built by the engineer Stamatis Voulgaris during the years of Ioannis Kapodistrias after the liberation of the city. Today, the three Admirals Square is surrounded by important historical and public buildings such as the first high school, the town hall and the Grand Street or King Constantine, which is also the most touristic street of Nafplion, passes in front of it.

   · 10 min

6. Land Gate

   Underneath the imposing walls of Acronafplia 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 can easily be a meeting point, during your holidays in the city of Nafplion.

   · 15 min

7. Nafplio War Museum

   The Branch of the War Museum in Nafplio was inaugurated on November 27, 1988 and is housed in the first building of the Hellenic Army Academy.

   · Non-stop passage

8. Platia Kapodistria

   Let's meet the first governor of Greece, Mr. Ioannis Kapodistrias!

   · 10 min

How to use your ticket

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Pricing per group (up to 10 people).

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Activity offered by Your Perfect Event Nafplio via Viator.