About Hydra
Hydra is aspecial place!You feel it the moment you lay your eyes on the mansions that outline the
waterline.When you walk on the cobblestones ,as the noise of the crowds echoes while you get lost on the
alleys!
Art , history and architecture intermingle here making this island unique!Our desire is to take you on a
relaxed stroll through it link history of Greece and of the island to your surroundings!
We talk about piracy , trade, the War of Independence!We talk about the prime ministers and navy
generals that were born here , and about the artists that fell in love with Hydra and made it their home!
Are you ready to get the full experience?
Hydra Walking Tours
Available Tours
Get to know Maria
Maria Voulgari
Your local tour leader-historian will be Maria, born and raised in Hydra. Maria has a bachelor’s degree from the Historical and Archaelogical University of Athens and two different master’s degree in History and Anthropogeography. Maria is passionate about the history of Hydra.
Testimonials & reviews
What They’re Saying
Posted on DayTrip764038 Great insight into Hydra history and culture Loved our walking tour with Maria - it was a great way to understand more about the island and its past. Maria was engaging, entertaining and a fountain of knowledge.Posted on Ayesha Wonderful tour - Maria is great! Maria is a fantastic guide! You will get a very knowledgeable tour guide who has lived there almost her entire life, and has extensive knowledge of the history. She was very kind and patient, and ended the tour with the most amazing treat! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Maria and hope to return to her beautiful island again!Posted on Tsoukalas F Hydra walking tours Maria is an outstanding guide who clearly knows and loves Hydra deeply. Her walking tour is both engaging and informative — she mixes historical facts with local stories, which makes the experience feel personal and authentic. The highlights include charming spots you might miss on your own and insights that bring the island’s past to life. Highly recommended for anyone wanting more than just a casual stroll.Posted on shelleydark Absolutely unmissable! What many visitors don’t realise when they arrive on Hydra is just how extraordinary this little island is — not only for its beauty, but for its astonishing history. Long before it became a summer haven for artists and yachts, Hydra was a maritime powerhouse. Just as extraordinary is Maria herself — warm, charming, and brilliantly knowledgeable. She weaves the island’s past into its present so vividly that you can almost hear the roar of the cannons. Do this tour as soon as you arrive. It will transform the way you see Hydra. I can’t recommend Maria’s Historical Walking Tour highly enough.Posted on Karen L A Best Tour Ever! Maria was waiting for us when we arrived and showed us around her island which she is clearly very knowledgeable about and very proud of. Everyone knows her and we really enjoyed all her wonderful stories and insight. Her humor was great! Can not imagine anyone better to show you around Hydra. 10/10 stars!Posted on Beth C Amazing tour! Maria was an amazing tour guide while we were in Hydra for the day! She walked us around the island and had so much knowledge on the history of Hydra. She was incredibly sweet and even found a candle when she learned it was my birthday - an incredible touch on a great tour. I would recommend Maria to anyone wanting an authentic and entertaining tour of Hydra!Posted on Ohtobeinsandiego Beautiful Island, Knowledgeable Tour Guide! This is a small Aegean Island and there's only one tour guide, Maria Voulgari. But, even though she has no competition, she does an outstanding job of teaching you about the beautiful, interesting island of Hydra. (Pronounced Idra). Her tours last about 90 minutes, but it's enough time to get a great overview of the history of the island, one that produced 5 prime ministers of Greece over its history! And, it was a maritime force to be reckoned with. It's a beautiful island where transportation is restricted to donkeys and your feet, with the exception of the ambulance, fire truck and garbage truck. No bikes, no golf carts nothing but feet and donkeys. Maria's tour is the way to get a great feel for the island and its history.Posted on Capers.Travel.Food.Adventure Fantastic Walking Tour though ancient Hydra! Maria was incredibly knowledgeable, witty, and articulate. Her history lessons came to life as she seasoned them with her personal anecdotal stories. The tour was well organized, and each stop offered a fascinating landmark and exciting history! The island of Hydra is charming, and so is Maria! I highly recommend this tour!Posted on Trevor K Excellent tour and guide in Hydra. We had an amazing time with Maria on our walking tour. She showed us a lot of historical and cultural spots. Along the way she gave us small gifts that we loved. Everyone in town knew her and she was able to recommend activities and restaurants that were all amazing. I highly recommend this tour and Maria as a guide whenever you are in Hydra.Posted on Victor R Excellent tour of a beautiful place by an incredible guide! Hydra is an amazing port town - and Maria is the best person to introduce you to it! She is friendly and beyond knowledgeable about the local history of the island - her own roots there run back for generations. You will be thankful you booked with her :)Tripadvisor rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 146 reviews