Piraeus: Hidden Urban Stories Self-Guided Tour

 

Hidden among the apartment buildings of contemporary Piraeus, lie unexpected stories of the people who transformed this place from a wilderness to an exciting industrial and commercial center. Follow us to 19th-century Piraeus and discover the unforgettable secrets of Greece’s largest port. Highlights include Alexandras Square, named in honour of the daughter of King George I, who died after the birth of her son. The boy grew up to take part in the assassination of the infamous Russian mystic peasant and faith healer Grigori Rasputin; the impressive building of the Maritime Retirement Fund, divided between two different owners (a state of affairs that accounts for the differences in colour and cleanliness); and the Hadjikiriakio Orphanage, immortalized by the rebetika song writer Yiannis Gogos who wished to abduct a dark-haired girl! 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