Overview
Join us for an unforgettable journey with Athens: Arts & Crafts Self-Guided Game & Tour.
Begin your self-guided adventure at the Hadrian's Arch, a very important Roman monument. Use the Narratologies app to read stories, solve riddles, earn gems, and learn more about arts and crafts like musical instrument making, straw hat making, goldsmithing, and other fascinating occupations you wouldn't think are still in existence.
Conclude your journey at Omonoia Square, conveniently positioned near public transportation and more main attractions of Athens.
Don't waste any time: explore, learn, and win!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Customer support via call & email.
Discount vouchers for souvenir shops and museum giftshops in Greece
Narratologies App for navigation, location-based stories, riddles, clues and collection of gems
Entrance tickets to the sites - exterior visit only
This is a self-guided experience - no live guide will accompany you
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The starting point of your self-guided, crafty exploration is Hadrian's Arch.
End point
The ending point of your self-guided experience is the very central Omonoia Square, conveniently located near a metro station.
What to expect
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Plaka
40 min
This is the first area you are going to explore within your self-guided arts and crafts exploration. Here, you will discover sandal makers, weaving and ceramic workshops, and much more. You will read stories about them and solve riddles to move from one point to another.
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Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
5 min
This small but important jewelry museum near Plaka is naturally part of your exploration. Read more about it, solve a riddle, and get directions to move along.
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Acropolis Museum
5 min
Arts and crafts might be the centerpiece of this tour, but the Acropolis Museum is on its way as well. Read a story, solve a riddle, and discover more exciting workshops and lost arts.
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Monastiraki
10 min
This is the second district you are going to explore. Here, you will discover the art of making musical instruments, and folk objects, as well as some important monuments that are not to be missed. As always, you will read stories, solve riddles, and receive directions to explore further.
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Hadrian's Library
5 min
Learn more about this not-to-be-missed archaeological site in Monastiraki. Read a story, solve a riddle, and find your next spot.
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20 min
It is time to discover leather processing, hat making, and much more in this urban area of Athens filled with street art. Solve riddles and read stories to move forward.
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25 min
This is one of the last neighborhoods that you are going to visit. In the little alleys you will find a lot more craftsmen. In the main street you will see some architectural masterpieces on your way to Exarcheio where more arts&crafts await you.
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The Academy of Athens
5 min
This incredible neoclassical complex is included in your route. Read more about it, solve a spatial riddle, and continue until you reach the end of your game.
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30 min
Find out more about book-binding and instrument-making in the so-called anarchist area of Athens, which was once the center of printing and book production. Read stories, solve riddles, and explore further.
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10 min
The ending point of your experience. Here you will read a story, solve a riddle, and collect gems. After this you can visit local shops - now you know all the best craftsmen in town - to redeem your gems.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Self Guided Athens Arts and Crafts Game Tour
Can I cancel Self Guided Athens Arts and Crafts Game Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 30 min–3 hours 30 min.
What's included?
- Customer support via call & email.
- Discount vouchers for souvenir shops and museum giftshops in Greece
- Narratologies App for navigation, location-based stories, riddles, clues and collection of gems
What's not included?
- Entrance tickets to the sites - exterior visit only
- This is a self-guided experience - no live guide will accompany you
Which places does it visit?
It visits Plaka, Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, Acropolis Museum, Monastiraki, Hadrian's Library, The Academy of Athens.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Narratologies
