Meteora Audio Guide – Multilingual Self-Guiding Audio Tour
Meteora Uncovered: Smart Audio Guide Tour
Unlock the secrets of Meteora with our Smart Meteora Audio Guide Tour, expertly crafted by the Visit Meteora team and local insiders. Explore at your own pace with immersive storytelling, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes, available in 11 languages.
- Free cancellation (Cancel up to 24 hours prior departure for a full refund)
- Book with the local experts
- Starting Time: All day
- Max People: 1
- Dresscode applied - Click to learn more
- Not suitable: Wheelchair Users
- Bring: Comfortable clothes and shoes, cash and camera
- Not allowed: Pets, Sleeveless shirts, shorts (inside the monasteries)
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Description
Explore Meteora with the SmartGuide App! Discover monasteries, caves, and panoramic views at your own pace with audio, visuals, and offline maps in your language.
Explore Meteora’s breathtaking monasteries, hermit caves, and panoramic viewpoints with the ultimate self-guided tour. The SmartGuide App offers flexible, immersive exploration with high-quality visuals, engaging audio commentary, and offline maps in 10 languages.
Smart audio guide available in the following languages: English |
Spanish |
French |
German |
Italian |
Portuguese |
Russian |
Polish |
Korean |
Chinese |
Japanese
Simply connect to free local Wi-Fi, scan the QR code, and start your adventure! Visit over 20 key sites, including monasteries perched on towering cliffs, hidden hermit caves, and historic landmarks. With detailed insights, GPS navigation, and monastery visiting hours, the app ensures a seamless experience—whether you’re driving, biking, or walking.
Enhance your journey with our combo tour, which includes the option to book your own electric bike or scooter, giving you the freedom to explore Meteora effortlessly and sustainably.
Unlock the secrets of Meteora’s rich history and stunning landscapes with the SmartGuide App—your personal tour companion!
What is included
- Smart audio guide available in the following languages: 🇬🇧 English | 🇪🇸 Spanish | 🇫🇷 French | 🇩🇪 German | 🇮🇹 Italian | 🇵🇹 Portuguese | 🇷🇺 Russian | 🇵🇱 Polish | 🇰🇷 Korean | 🇨🇳 Chinese | 🇯🇵 Japanese
- 20 points of interest plus 10 Most Instagrammable Spots
- Equipped with geolocation technology, the app automatically triggers audio explanations when you enter a point of interest.
- Offline navigation with Google Maps (default, terrain, and satellite views)
- Engaging storytelling to enrich your understanding and enjoyment.
- Freedom to explore at your own pace without the need for an escorted tour.
- 24 km route with up to 300 minutes of exploration
- E-bike or scooter rental
What is not included
- Entrance fees to monasteries 5,00€ per person per monastery or any other paid attractions.
- Physical guidebooks and equipment.
- Transport unless you select the option with the E-bike rental
Cancellation policy
- 100% refund if you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before the start time of the tour
- Unused features are non-refundable. No-shows forfeit the entire payment.
Frequently asked questions
What languages is the tour available in?
Smart audio guide available in the following languages: English |
Spanish |
French |
German |
Italian |
Portuguese |
Russian |
Polish |
Korean |
Chinese |
Japanese
What is the SmartGuide Self-Guided Tour?
The SmartGuide Self-Guided Tour is an immersive digital experience that allows you to explore Meteora at your own pace using an interactive app. It includes audio commentary, high-quality visuals, offline maps, and GPS navigation to guide you through Meteora’s monasteries, hermit caves, viewpoints, and historical sites.
How does the tour work?
Simply connect to the free local Wi-Fi, scan the QR code at key locations, download the SmartGuide App, and start your tour. The app automatically activates and provides detailed information as you visit each point of interest.
What locations are included in the tour?
The tour covers over 20 points of interest, including:
- Meteora’s iconic monasteries (history, significance, and visitor tips)
- Hermit caves where monks once lived in solitude
- The Byzantine church and its architectural wonders
- Panoramic viewpoints with breathtaking scenery
- The villages of Kalampaka and Kastraki, offering local history and culture
Do I need internet access to use the app?
No, the app offers offline maps, allowing you to navigate and listen to commentary without an internet connection after downloading the content.
How long does the tour take?
The tour covers 20 points of interest over a 24 km route and provides up to 300 minutes of exploration. You can go at your own pace and take as much time as you like.
Can I drive my own vehicle for this tour?
Yes! The app provides GPS navigation and offline maps, making it easy to explore by car, bike, scooter, or even on foot.
Are monastery visiting hours included in the app?
Yes, the app provides up-to-date visiting hours for all monasteries, helping you plan your visit efficiently.
What is the Entrance fee for the monasteries?
In each monastery there is an entrance fee of 5 euro per person. Kids up to 12 years old they don’t pay entrance fees in the monasteries.
How many stairs for each monastery?
The Monastery of the Holy Trinity and Great Meteoro are the less accessible (over 300 steps). Rousanou, Varlaam and Saint Nicolaos have an average number of 140. Some of the monasteries apart the staircases requires uphill walking in paved paths. The Holy Monastery of St Stephen is connected with a walking bridge, thus making it more accessible than any other monastery.
Is there a dress code to enter a monastery?
Appropriate clothing for everyone is required to enter the monasteries. Sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee for men are prohibited and you‘ll be denied access if dressed that way. For ladies skirts and shawls are available to borrow or buy at the entrance of monasteries in case they don’t have such clothing to cover themselves.
How do I book the tour and optional transportation?
You can book the SmartGuide Self-Guided Tour online and choose the combo option to add an electric bike or scooter rental for a complete experience.
Start your adventure today and explore Meteora like never before with the SmartGuide App! 🚀
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