On the Prowl: The Cats of Athens - Self Guided Tour

 

Athens is a city that belongs to the cats, who prowl the narrow alleys in Plaka or meander among the ancient ruins. Visit five corners of Athens that form the ideal backdrop to an introduction to the city’s most beautiful four-legged residents, as you explore the story of their adventurous arrival and eventual domination. Highlights include the pleasure of watching the Greek light dance on the colourful fur of cats in Anafiotika as you read a brief report on the sudden appearance of black and white cats 2000 years ago. You can hear the primordial purring of the cats as you overlook the Ancient Agora, where the aristocrats of old used to take their leopards for a walk, and feel the glories of the Byzantine and Ottoman past surround you in the Roman Agora, as you read about the spoon-fed Mechlempae, the imperial cat. You can enjoy this tour by using your smartphone or tablet at your own pace even if you are offline. The interactive map on your screen will guide you step-by-step to explore all points of interest along your route. Each stop comes with a selection of our signature stories allowing you to tailor the tour experience to your personal interests and schedule. After downloading Clio Muse app from Apple Appstore or Google Play, you can access this tour and activate it any moment you wish and also repeat it any time. To best enjoy our multimedia self-guided tour (comprising maps, video, audio and text) we recommend the use of headphones. After booking you will receive an access code with which you can use the downloaded app to follow the self-guided audio tour. Languages English, Spanish, Italian and French Others 5 stops 670m total walking distance