Ioannina Walking Free Tour: The Castle & Its Tales
Overview
We start at the Clock Tower and walk down Averof Street, the old bazaar where Ioannina's silversmiths worked for generations. Then we pass through the Central Gate into the castle walls.
Inside, we'll discover:
· The inhabited quarter - cobbled lanes, courtyards, and daily life behind the ramparts.
· Aslan Pasha Mosque in the north-eastern citadel.
· Its Kale, the inner citadel: the Fethiye Mosque, Ali Pasha's tomb and the best view over Lake Pamvotis.
We end at the lake, facing the island where the city meets the water.
This activity includes:
- Castle of Ioannina
- Fethiye Mosque
- Lake Pamvotis Ecosystem Interpretation Park
- Museum of Arslan Pasha
- Synagogue (Kahal Kadosh Yashan)
- Silversmithing Museum
- Byzantine Museum of Ioannina
On arrival
We meet at the Clock Tower (Roloi), Pyrrou Square, Ioannina.
The Clock Tower stands on a small raised terrace in the centre of the city, above Pyrrou Square. It's the tallest landmark in the area and impossible to miss - every local knows it as "Roloi". Look for me with a colourful scarf.
Please arrive 10 minutes early. We start on time. If you're running late or can't find us, call or message me on WhatsApp - I usually wait a few minutes at the meeting point before setting off.
The tour finishes at the Molos waterfront by the lake, about a 10-minute walk back to the centre.
Things to note
Any questions before the tour? Just message me - I'm happy to help.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
