The Alternative Comprehensive Tour of Athens

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This tour shows you non classical Athens and reveals secrets of the citys heritage that you will not learn in mainstreem touristic tours. You will have an overall idea of the capital. learning things that really matter. You will be guided to the vibrant city's center without beeing lost and see the most important sites of the area in an overall comprehensive tour

What's Included

Sightseeing to Athens
In case we take the metro from Monastiraki to the Garden you must pay the ticket to the Metro

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
National Historical Museum - Old Parliament House

I will meet you at the stairway of the museum

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    I will describe what makes this statue unique and tell you the story of the General who led the Greek Revolution in 1821

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    The Academy of Athens

    I will show you the neoclassical building of the Academy of Athens and three more buildings that exist it a row and have an exquisite architecture and give the Road of Academias the reputation of the most elegant road of Athens

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    We will visit an old aristocratic house of the previous century that houses an exhibition of Byzantine Art. I will select some and specific items of the exibition -the most important-and speak about them. You will have the chance to see the whole of the exhibition.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Church of Kapnikarea

    I will show you the art and the religious meaning of the most popular byzantine church in Athens

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Monastiraki

    I will show you the square of Monastiraki and the most important buildings that surround it

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    We will visit the dungeons of the Gestapo in the Second World War. Note that it may be closed in August and alternatively we will visit the National Park where I will show you three important statues and the Roman Baths

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Psyri

    I will show you a half destroyed Byzantine church of the ottoman period that was used as a court. Note that in August in may not be open. In that case I will show you a church that combines ancient and byzantine elements and history

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recomended for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Desorder
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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