Athens History and Culture Tour

4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

A special tour full of Greek culture, history, art and faith as we hang around in the center of Athens. Must see places which are intriguing, mysterious, elegant , dark, filled with mysticism and ideals. You must not leave Athens, unless you visit them. We go to both iconic sites of the capital and to hidden treasures of the city.

What's Included

Guided tour
Snacks
ticket to mass transport: bus, metro etc

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Thiseio

I will be wating for you at the Train Station of Thissio (Line1) at the exit of the platform towards Kifisia., at the land level, not at the platform.

End point
Holy Metropolitan Church of the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary

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Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens

    We will visit the most official church of Greece, learn about its story and art. We visit the museum of the church. Admission included in the price of the tour

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    The Academy of Athens

    The art and history of this emblematic building

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We will admire excellent pictures of Greek art: mysticism, tradition, european movements

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    We will learn about the art and history of the temple and visit its secret baptistery and learn about the mystery of baptism in Greek orthodox faith

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    We will climb the hill where the heart of the famous archaeologist Lenorman was dedicated to Athens, or choose among secret options of sights

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Athens

    We will visit the old jail of the German Garrison in Athens in the Second World War

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    National Garden

    We will enter the garden to see the statue of the first Greek writer of a vampire story

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Eye clinic of Athens

    We will stop to admire an ellegant building of the 19th century that combines a tower and a church. We will learn its story

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Church of Kapnikarea

    A church of a miracle and byzatine art reveal their secrets

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Rail Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Classic Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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