Authentic Santorini: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Oia
Description
Are you looking for a way to see Oia without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable audio walking tour. • Discover why Santorinians live in cave houses, what life was like before tourism, and why Oia was once called the Village of the Captains • Hear from producer, Ramona Stout, a long-time resident and guide • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline. Please note: this is a hilly walk
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Itinerary
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by and hear about Oia's Naval Maritime Museum.
Navigate the twists and turns of Oia’s cliff-top pathways and explore its hidden backroads to see some of Oia's famous windmills.
On this walking tour, you’ll see some of Santorini’s famous picture-postcard views including a couple of windmills and hear stories of both its recent past and its ancient history.
See Ekklisia Agioi Apostoloi church as you wind your way along the backgrounds of this island paradise.
Along the way, you’ll get to know how locals have lived on the island from its beginnings as a small settlement to a top tourist destination, and how volcanic eruptions and earthquakes have shaped the village’s character and community.
Take in Oia's castle and hear its history while you walk past the area's cave houses.
On this walking tour, you’ll see some of Santorini’s famous picture-postcard views including the blue dommed church and hear stories of both its recent past and its ancient history.
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Great way to see Oia while avoiding the most crowded routes. The app worked really well and the audio guide was informative.
The tour led is off the beaten path which we wouldn't have explored on our own (the area is a maze!) It also led us to the windmills, the 3 blue domes, the castle, and the famous overlook that everyone flocks too for the sunset. The narrator is a British woman with Greek roots and her grandma is one of the few permanent residents remaining in Oia. Her directions on where to turn were very easy to follow. Recommend to go in the morning to beat the crowds, and not during the sunset. You do have to download the VoiceMap app but it worked flawlessly and the GPS would pick up where we were at and auto-play the next track, or tell us when we got off track.
The app worked seamlessly, we learned a lot about local history, and got to see some amazing sights that weren’t too crowded. Would recommend if you’re a do it yourself kind of explorer that wants some history/info without being in a big group or with a difficult to hear guide
This was a good value for the price. We enjoyed hearing the history - long ago, and more recent - of Oia, and seeing sites we would have missed in our short time there. We got through a third or more of the tour before abandoning our walk in the crush of tourists seeking sunset. Tip: start this tour WELL BEFORE SUNSET to have any hope of completing it. The sunset crowds are insane.
