4 Hour Guided Walking Tour in Argostoli City

Arriving at Korgialenio Historic And Cultural Museum travelers will have the opportunity to learn of the island rich history! A Museum of island history featuring photos, paintings & artefacts, plus a library with a reading area. The museum is housed on the ground floor of the Korgialenio library, it’s purpose is to view the history and folklore of the island from the 16th century to 1953, since many elements of Kefalonian culture was destroyed during the devastating earthquake. The museum houses – household ware, porcelain, silverware – embroidery and daily farm utensils – watercolours, lithographs, maps, surveys, church plans and photographic records consisting of 3000 images of Kefalonia before earthquakes, of historical figures, of architectural hardware, of religious icons and temples – works of art, wooden temples, sacred vessels, coins and pictures. Plus lots of informative literature in the museums library.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Lithostroto

The main shopping areas of Argostoli are concentrated on the first two parallel streets up from the coastal road and the small vertical streets crossing them. The first street called Siteboron Str has various shops but continue to the main shopping street called Lithostroto (paved street) where you can find a large selection of souvenir, jewellery, shoe and clothes shops. The street is made of smooth pale stone from where it takes it’s name (take care if it is wet!) and is a wide pedestrian only road. Continuing on the Lithostroto you will find Saint Spyridon Church and a variety of coffee shops to enjoy while the kids play around, make sure to keep a look out for local and traditional products, especially sweets.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

The Bell Tower

On the south side of this wide pedestrianized street sits Kabana (Bell) Square with it’s historic Clock Tower. The square was constructed during the period when Kefalonia was under Venetian rule (1500–1797). During this period the square was known as “St Marks Square” but was renamed Bell Tower Square (Kabana) because of the structure – erected around 1790 – which towered over all the other buildings at the time. The bell sounded on the hour and half hour and played an important part in the community not only with time keeping but with warnings and announcements of major festivals and events.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Drapano Bridge (De Bosset)

Heading towards the most famous landmarks of the island of De Bosset bridge! Travels will have the opportunity to take photos of this man-made stone bridge & get to know its history! Here you will also have the opportunity to spot the local caretta-caretta turtles! The De Bosset Bridge (or De Bosset Causeway) in Kefalonia is the largest stone bridge on a seawater body. It was constructed in 1813 when Swiss engineer Charles Philippe De Bosset was employed by the British Army. Thanks to his contribution in the form of study and construction of the bridge, Monsieur de Bosset was appointed as Governor of Kefalonia from 1810-1814 by the British, who reigned the Ionian Islands from 1809-1864.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Argostoli Harbour

Sea front traditional local shop where your sommelier will explain all the details of Kefalonia's Local Wine... The mini wine tour is the perfect ending to a day well spent in Argostoli! Your experienced sommelier will give you!

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free