Private Tour
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Syros is not a typical Cycladic Island.
During the 19th century, Hermoupolis, its capital, was the major commercial, financial and industrial center of Greece, also known as the «Manchester of the Mediterranean»!
This is why, in one part of the city there are neoclassical, impressive buildings of the bourgeois class, while in the other half, you can walk through an amazing industrial wasteland, full of tanneries, warehouses, textile factories, Neorio shipyard and working class neighborhoods.
During this walking tour you will:
# familiarise yourself with Hermoupolis amazing industrial past,
# walk along the ruins of many 19th century factories and get to know the family stories of the people that owned them,
# learn about the working and living conditions of Hermoupolis working class.
Dive into the city's miraculous industrial past!
The tour can be done either in English or Greek.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hermoupolis industrial map
photo book
Private transportation
Hermoupolis
# familiarise yourself with Hermoupolis amazing industrial past # walk along the ruins of many 19th century factories and get to know the family stories of the people that owned them # learn about the working and living conditions of Hermoupolis working class.
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Katelyn M,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
Learn about how it all started in Syros! Antonia our guide was kind, knowledgeable and answered our questions about Syros and Greece.
Helen N,
Oct 4, 2024
- Viator
I had a personal tour with Tonia, and she was very informative and interesting to listen to. It was good to see her passion about Syros' industrial past. She also contacted me via WhatsApp to remind me of the tour start time, and provided helpful information afterwards.
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