Private Tour
Industrial Hermoupolis Walking Tour
Overview
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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
What‘s Included
Hermoupolis industrial map
photo book
Private transportation
Options
Industrial Hermoupolis Walking Tour
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Learn about how it all...
Katelyn M,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Learn about how it all started in Syros! Antonia our guide was kind, knowledgeable and answered our questions about Syros and Greece.
A great new appreciation of Hermoupolis
Simon R,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our host was friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She shared to social history of the industrial history in an accessible way.
Syros private tour
luxesailing,May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tonia was brilliant. Enthusiastic, informative with a deep knowledge of Syros and history which helped our group appreciate the tour and crystallise a lot of the modern greek history surrounding Syros. I would highly recommend using Tonia as your guide for Syros.
Insightful walking tour through industrial Hermoupolis
872stevim,Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This wasn’t just a walking tour – it was a walk through time. Our guide brought the forgotten factories and industrial skeletons of Hermoupolis to life with stories, insight, and genuine passion. I left feeling connected to the island in a totally new way. Thank you so much for the care you put in this walking tour.
Informative and interesting tour
Helen N,Oct 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I 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.
Lovely experience learning the industrial history of Syros
Apo Pant,Sep 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely experience! If you want to learn more about the amazing industrial history of this beautiful island, don’t think twice.
Must-do in Syros
licik,Sep 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was the highlight of our trip to Syros which is saying a lot as it was an amazing visit! The tour explored secret alleys and nooks of Syros while we learned about history, architecture, migration, trade and industry - then and now. Tonia was an exceptional tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable, passionate, connected with us, and tailored the tour based on our interests. Regardless of the length of your stay in Syros, this is a must-do experience. Can’t recommend it more!
I loved the vintage side of Syros!
Roving280750,Sep 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a really informative tour and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough; a great way to spend an afternoon in Syros. Tonia is an amazing guide! Cheerful and kind
Wonderful experience!!! Totally worth it!!!
chrysib2024,Aug 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really informative and engaging tour guide and a really nice wander around an area, we would never have visited otherwise. Go for it!
Amazing tour!
D5266JH ,Aug 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enjoyable and informative afternoon walking tour! Lots of information regarding living and working conditions of the people in 19th century Syros. Amazing industrial wasteland, just 15' away from the city center of Hermoupolis.
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