Virtual Cat Tour of Athens: Explore the Feline Dominated Plaka Area from Home
Athina
Discover the historical center of Athens, the cat-dominated Plaka area, with a captivating self-guided virtual tour. Learn about their fascinating stories from the comfort of your home!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Anafiotika - Watch the Greek light dance on the colourful fur of cats in Anafiotika as you read about the sudden appearance of black and white cats 2000 years ago. When the cats first appeared in the city and where did they come from?
  • Ancient Agora of Athens - Hear the primordial purring of the cats as you overlook the Ancient Agora, where the aristocrats used to take their leopards for a walk. Listen to the stories and find out how Aristotle, the famous philosopher, described the cats.
  • Roman Agora - When the Romans conquered Athens, they established their own Agora where today the cats roam freely in the ruins. Feel the glories of the Roman era, the Byzantine and Ottoman past that surround you in the Roman Agora, as you learn about the role and the mission of the cats during the Roman times.
What's Included
  • 5 Points of Interest with 30 captivating stories
  • Virtual self-guided tour of Athens’ historic center
  • Satellite and street views for an immersive experience
  • Engaging audio content in English
What's Not Included
  • Live Guide
  • Equipment
  • Offline access
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the heart of ancient Athens, the neighborhood of Plaka, that is home to the city’s felines all from the convenience of your domicile via an engaging, self-guided digital tour, delivered in English, via your desktop or mobile browser. It’s remarkably simple! You’ll receive an email containing the link to your tour along with directives. Within moments, you’ll be transported back in history, experiencing a virtual expedition from the relaxation of your sofa!

Utilizing the fusion of engaging narratives and combinations of street and satellite visuals, you’ll not only be exposed to historical facts but also introduced to undisclosed stories and anecdotes of old and present day regarding the endearing cats that will captivate your friends and family. The content of the tour is the product of thorough research, condensed into brief captivating narratives that will make your digital exploration both stimulating and insightful. The tour is exclusively available online, and you’re free to access it repeatedly at any time.

  • Non-refundable once activated
  • This is a virtual tour for the historical center of Athens that you can take from the comfort of your home and feel like you were there
  • No live guide or meeting point required
  • You will receive an email with instructions on how to access your tour via a link. Check your spam folder as well
  • No special equipment is needed (i.e. special glasses). However, earphones or headphones are highly recommended to enjoy the experience
  • This product can be accessed from any web browser and requires internet connection. The tour is available only online. The virtual tour doesn’t require a visit to the site/venue
Location
Anafiotika 11
Anafiotika
There is no meeting point. The virtual tour doesn’t require a visit to the site and it is designed to start at the first point of interest at Anafiotika.
Cancellation Policy

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

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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
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