Kalamata Historic Center Private Walking Tour (Price per Group)

Name: Kalamata Historic Center Private Walking Tour (Price per Group)
Brand: City Balloon Tours
SKU: 1025670
Price: 403.74 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (1 reviews)

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| Kalamata, Greece

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3 hours (approx.)

Hotel pickup offered

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Offered in: English

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Overview

Immerse yourself in all things Kalamata with this informative and entertaining walking tour of Kalamata, blending city, sun and sea with history. See plenty of sites, including ancient monasteries and churches.

This private tour, perfect for cruisers, ensures a personalized experience.

3-hour guided walking tour of Kalamata.

See the main sites of this enchanting town, including the old castle, the Byzantine church, a 19th-century hospital and many old family mansions.

Great for cruisers with only a short time in town.

Private tour means plenty of attention from the guide.

What's Included

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local guide

Entrance fee
Food and drinks
Licensed guide (upon request with extra cost)

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Pickup details

Accommodation or the cruise terminal etc

What To Expect

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Castle of Kalamata

You will be picked up from your hotel or the port and in less than 10 minutes you will be in the square of the Ypapanti, the largest church and patron saint of the city, from where your tour begins. The selection of the starting point of our tour is not by chance. In 1986 a large earthquake exposed the ancient city of Kalamata (Farai), hiding just under the sanctuary of Ypapanti’s Church. Parts of the fortification wall of the ancient city, statues and pottery sherds, slept for centuries in the bowels of the church and now they are in the Acropolis Museum of Athens. You will continue walking around the city’s castle, the one that Villehardouins’ family decided to build during the 12th century. At its base, you will have the opportunity to see two houses preserved from 1821, despite the years that have passed and the earthquake that tore down all the other buildings. You will see also the first hospital of free Kalamata, after 300 years of slavery under the Turks. You will admire the church of St. John, which was built inside a cave and was used by the Greeks as a secret school for their children during the Ottoman era. The next highlight of our adventure is the tour of the Castle. Walking through the narrow cobbled alleys, among the ruins of the salon of Isabella and her father William, you will feel like the princesses or the knights of your childhood fairy tales. After that, the monastery of nuns will bring you back to reality and the modern history of Kalamata. Inside the monastery, the nuns were the first ones taught how to cultivate the silkworm and the art of weaving silk handkerchiefs. In that same place, they taught it to the young women of the region. Silk scarves have become Kalamata’s trademark well known throughout Greece. Your ride continues south, to the oldest church of the city, the church of Agioi Apostoloi. It was built in the 11th century AD. The church’s square, picturesque and full of stores, coffee shops and restaurants, will make you want to take your time and rest. So you can relax and enjoy your coffee in one of the many small traditional cafes or buy souvenirs or traditional local products. The pedestrian street that we will follow later is Kalamata’s commercial centre. You will be able to admire some of the greatest neoclassical and classical buildings but also buildings from the interwar era. The main city hall will impress you. Surely by then, you will be hungry. Since you are in Kalamata, you must not miss the opportunity to taste Mediterranean cuisine. You will have many choices from which you can choose the one that satisfies most of your preferences. You will never regret choosing Kalamata as your destination.Your tour awaits.

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kalamata Historic Center Private Walking Tour (Price per Group)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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