This very important structure of 6th century BC shows the spirit and the will of people to create big constuctions without the technology we know today. What makes it more special is the fact that workers were digging from the two opposite sides of the mountain and they finally met one another exactly at the same point in the middle... More

simply amazing, very interesting indeed. Try not to go when it's too hot More

Fantastic structure but disappointed to be able to walk through such a small section of the tunnel. More

You can see parts of the tunnel on the drive up to the booth where you have to pay to get in. More

The whole idea of channelling water over a kilometre through a mountain is pretty incredible. When you realise this was done by hand 6 centuries BCE, it is positively mind blowing! The tunnels only deviated by about 15 centimetres from their planned course, all before Euclid did his sums and codified the calculations! My husband, a civil engineer was amazed... More

We did a half day tour with a guide (English speaking expat Aussie) - Irene (organised viaTourist Info Centre in Pythagorio). First stop was the Efpalinion Tunnel - 8 euro entry fee. Irene is an archaeoligist who worked at the tunnel had a wealth of knowledge - hence the everyone in the tunnel came and joined in to listen -... More

Samos is a very beautiful island but has not too much "tourist attractions". The Eupalinos tunnel is a nice place to see when you want to do something else besides taverns and beach fun. But don't expect too much. Check out your travel book to read some backgrounds about this 2500 year old tunnel before you go there. Entrance fee... More