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On this Historical Athens Walking tour, be ready to explore one of the world’s oldest cities where tons of long history and strong culture coexist with Athenians’ modern rhythms and life.
Visit must-see Athens spots as well hidden not-to-miss gems, sip Greek coffee and see a traditional Greek changing of the guard ceremony with a local by your side. Dive into the very soul of Athens past and discover exactly what made this city so very special
- Immerse yourself in Athens ancient-long history while also experiencing Athenians modern life
- Stroll around centuries-old pathways alongside ancient landmarks and other unknown historical sites
- Witness the Greek changing of the ‘Evzones’ guards, traditionally dressed with a white skirt, red hat & old rifle
- Get ready to meet the Olympians through fascinating myths and tales
- Experience real Athens through the eyes and storytelling of locals, leaving aside any ‘impersonal’ reading of guidebooks
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Guests' pickup is offered for the private group option. Pick up time adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your Athens hotel lobby, Airbnb or Piraeus port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name. Please call or email us (contact information on voucher).
Syntagma Square (at the exit of Syntagma metro station), in the middle of the square, at the fountain. Look out for our sign Athens Local Adventures! For private tour option we offer Athens hotel or Piraeus port pick up. Please call or email us.
Itinerary
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You begin our Historical Athens Walking tour from Syntagma Square, where you’ll meet your local guide. Being the most important and crowded square in Athens, Syntagma square is surrounded by the Parliament and other impressive neoclassical buildings, but it wasn’t always like this! Learn why King Otto moved the capital of the newly-born Greek Kingdom from Nafplio to Athens and why he picked Syntagma Square for his Palace.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Discover some of the most iconic buildings of Athens, such as the Academy of Athens, the National Library, the University, the old Parliament and other impressive neoclassical buildings.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Moving into the Parliament, you’ll visit the tomb of the unknown soldier and see the Evzones, the guards of the constitution dressed in a traditional white skirt, red hat, and an old rifle, a costume dated back to the 17th and 18th-century. Learn about the tradition of the changing of the guard and watch the ceremony that happens every hour and simply cannot be missed during your Athens tour.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Wander along Athen’s oldest streets and pass by some of the most important city’s landmarks such as the Diogenes Square, Hadrian’s Arch built in honor of one of the most glorified Roman emperors.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Pass by the impressive ruins of the Jupiter (Zeus) temple, the National Gardens, and Zappeion, and the white marble Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place and the 2004 Olympic marathon ended.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Next, explore Plaka, the oldest neighborhood, continuously inhabited since ancient times. You’ll continue your tour by following Theseus, the legendary hero from Greek mythology, trails around Athens’s most famous landmarks. We’ll stroll around centuries-old pathways alongside ancient landmarks and other unknown historical sites, passing by the famous Athens Acropolis and the Ancient Agora and hearing stories from your local guide about the customs and traditions that still exist today. Please bear in mind that the tour inside the Acropolis is not included, so that’ll have to be done separately on your own time.
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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This Athens walking tour will come to an end at the Acropolis of Athens, where you can continue your own personal exploration, or your local guide can give you directions on how to get back to your hotel. With so many suggestions and tips from your local guide, you’ll likely have a myriad of things you’ll want to do next!
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Guests pickup is offered for the private group option. Pick up time adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your Athens hotel lobby or at the Piraeus port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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