Meteora Smart Audio Guided Tour
The SmartGuide App offers a unique self-guided experience, allowing you to explore Meteora at your own pace. With over 20 points of interest, including monasteries and scenic viewpoints, the app provides detailed, immersive audio commentary in your preferred language. It’s perfect for independent travelers, culture lovers, and nature enthusiasts. Enjoy flexibility, insider knowledge, and breathtaking views without the constraints of group tours. Whether you’re short on time or seeking a deeper understanding of Meteora’s history and beauty, the SmartGuide App makes the experience both personal and enriching.
Options
Audio Guide and Bike Rental
Bike Rental
What's included in Meteora Smart Audio Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Meteora
Whether you prefer the thematic depth or the structured path of our navigational route, your journey through Meteora promises to be enriching and unforgettable. Tailor your visit to suit your interests and pace and prepare to be amazed by the cultural and natural beauty of this unique landscape.
Great Meteoron Monastery
Visitors to the Great Meteoron Monastery, the largest and oldest monastery in Meteora, will step back in time as they explore its historic halls, stunning frescoes, and fascinating museum. Perched atop a towering rock formation, this monastery offers breathtaking panoramic views of Meteora’s unique landscape. Guests will discover its rich history, dating back to the 14th century, and admire its impressive architecture, including the main church (katholikon) adorned with remarkable Byzantine frescoes. Our guide will provide insights into monastic life, the significance of relics housed in the museum, and the monastery’s role in preserving Greek Orthodox heritage.
Varlaam Monastery
Visitors to Varlaam Monastery, the second-largest monastery in Meteora, will marvel at its impressive architecture, exquisite frescoes, and serene atmosphere. Perched atop a dramatic rock formation, the monastery offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Inside, travelers will explore the main church (katholikon), adorned with stunning 16th-century frescoes, visit the old refectory now serving as a museum, and see the massive wooden barrel used for water storage. Our guide will share fascinating stories about the monastery’s history, its founding monks, and the challenges of its construction.
Inclusions
- Flexible access with e-bike, scooter, or car rental options
- Book an E-bike, Scooter or car rental
- English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese
- Up-to-date visiting hours for each monastery
- Offline navigation with Google Maps (default, terrain, and satellite views)
- 24 km route with up to 300 minutes of exploration
- Self-guided tour with over 23 points of interest
- Live tour leader or Guide
- Transport unless you select the rate option with E-Bike
- Entrance fees 5.00€ per person per monastery. Children under 12 free of charge. Bring cash.
- Meals and water
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- if you have booked the rate option with e-bike rental you should meet us at our office at the center of Kalampaka down town.
