Our walking tours are hosted by local Athenians whose highlight of their day is showing you around the city they love! We have carefully created the perfect route to let you see everything in just a few hours! You will be quickly immersed into the Greek culture and become a local!
Only have one day in Athens? Not a problem with our walking tour!
During your Athens walking tour, you will see all the main sights including: The Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, Syntagma Square (parliament building and changing of the guards), National Garden, Ermou Street, Monastiraki, Athens Flea Market, Plaka, Anafiotika, Thessio, and much more along the way!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ A local guide who will give you an unforgettable tour of Athens!
✖ Tickets to the Acropolis and the Panathenaic Stadium are not included. We will only be passing by.
✖ Transportation to meeting point
✖ No food or drink is provided
Departure & Return
Departure:
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We will meet at Syntagma metro stop right next to the stairs
Itinerary
1
Syntagma
The tour starts in Syntagma Square where we will learn about the Parliament building and the Evzones (guards) guarding the tomb of the unknown soldier. The Evzones have a rich history and have a changing ceremony every hour, which we will witness.
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Panathenaic Stadium
We walk over to the Panathenaic Stadium to learn about the first Olympic games and sports. The stadium is built entirely out of marble.
3
National Garden
We walk through Athens' National Gardens and learn how they came to be. We walk through the dreamy flowers and trees.
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Ermou Street
Ermou Street is on our way and is the famous shopping street of Athens. We discover ancient ruins along the way, which you find in places you wouldn't expect. This street is a combination of ancient and modern Athens.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Monastiraki Square
While walking through Monastiraki Square, we learn about the meaning behind the name, the churches along the way, and walk through the Athens Flea Market.
Duration: 40 minutes
6
Plaka
We walk through the streets of Athens’ oldest neighborhood, Plaka! Anafiotika is a hidden street in Plaka that we will discover and you won't want to miss it!
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Parthenon
We make our way over to the Acropolis. We won't be going up, but will be seeing it from below and walking all around it, learning about the rich history of how it was built. We also tell fascinating stories about Greek mythology!
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
