Hydra is a special place — you feel it the moment you lay eyes on the stone mansions that trace the waterline, and as you lose yourself in the cobbled alleys. Art, history and architecture intermingle here to make the island unique.

Hydra Walking Tours (Maria's Historical Tours) offers relaxed, guided strolls that link the history of Greece and of the island to everything around you — piracy and trade, the 1821 War of Independence, the prime ministers and admirals born here, and the artists who fell in love with Hydra and made it their home.

Available tours

Short Walk — the best seller, an easy introduction to Hydra's history.
Art Walk — Hydra through the eyes of the artists it inspired.
VIP Tours — a private, tailor-made experience, treated as a VIP from start to finish.
Family Walk & Treasure Hunt — a playful walk with a treasure hunt for kids, based on real Hydriot history.

Also available: Hydra Walking Tours WITHOUT LUGGAGE — arrive light and let your bags be taken care of.

Your guide — Maria Voulgari, born and raised on Hydra, holds a degree in History & Archaeology from the University of Athens and two master's degrees (in History, and in Anthropogeography). She is passionate about the history of her island.