Greece · Walking Tours

Walking Tour of Fira Town

3 Hours Round trip from Thera Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk through Fira, the capital and largest settlement of Santorini
02 See iconic landmarks including the Three Bells of Fira
03 Learn the history of churches, mansions, and local architecture
04 Browse Gold Street’s jewellery shops and local art galleries
05 Discover a leather sandal workshop in the heart of town
06 Walk along Santorini’s traditional donkey roads
07 Enjoy spectacular views toward the volcano from Firostefani
08 Includes a round-trip cable car ride

Explore the heart of Santorini on a walking tour through Fira, the island’s capital, where whitewashed Cycladic architecture, blue accents, and dramatic caldera views create one of Greece’s most iconic settings. Along the way, learn about key landmarks including the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, the Monastery of Dominican Sisters, Megaro Gyzi, the Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral, and the famous Three Bells of Fira.

Stroll through Gold Street to browse handmade jewellery, pass local art galleries and a leather sandal workshop, and walk along the traditional donkey roads once used by locals to transport goods to Fira. The tour also includes a round-trip cable car ride, with the option to finish by discovering a wine restaurant in the heart of town and enjoying an optional wine tasting.

Explore the heart of Santorini on a walking tour through Fira, the island’s capital, where whitewashed Cycladic architecture, blue accents, and dramatic caldera views create one of Greece’s most iconic settings.

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What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Santorini, Fira

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fira Town

Fira is the capital of Santorini and the largest settlement on the island. The houses there are typically Cycladic and cubic-shaped, with low ceilings, whitewashed walls, and blue-painted details. Even though Fira is continuously expanding, the locals have managed to preserve its picturesque atmosphere.

Three Bells of Fira

The Three Bells of Fira is one of the most popular and iconic spots of Santorini.You’ll know this spot from Santorini photos you see on over the internet.

Megaro Gyzi

The historical building of Megaro Gyz is located near the Catholic Cathedral and it is one of the few 17th century-old family mansions that survived the earthquake of 1956

Gold Street of Fira

In the shops of the gold street, you will find the latest design jewellery collections of famous Greek and foreign houses, and you will come up with ideas for presents both for yourself and for your beloved ones.

Firostefani

Firostefani in Santorini lies north of Fira, with only a short distance separating it from its considerably larger neighbor. Undoubtedly, the views from this part of Santorini are spectacular, allowing visitors to admire another perspective of the volcano. One can enjoy the magnificent sight of Fira itself.

The route