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Discover Athens, the birthplace of Western civilization, in an intense day. This 8.2 km walk takes you through 29 iconic sites, such as the Acropolis, the historic Plaka district, and Hadrian's Library. Explore Monastiraki’s bustling alleyways and admire ancient monuments while enjoying local cuisine in traditional taverns. Perfect for history and culture lovers, this tour offers you a total immersion in the soul of Athens.
- 3h20 walking tour to explore 29 historical sites
- Visit the Acropolis, Socrates Prison and Plaka district
- Ideal for history and culture lovers
- Easy access to sites with tips to optimize your visit
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend an ideal Check-out Point.
Itinerary
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Acropolis (Pass by)
On your left is the entrance to the Acropolis Museum, where you will find more than 4,000 objects that were found exclusively on the hill.
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Thissio / Makriyanni (Pass by)
As you may have noticed, you are here at the foot of the Acropolis, which rises on your right to the top of the so-called sacred hill, almost 160 meters high.
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(Pass by)
After this small ascent in the hill of Philopappos, here you are at the top, in front of this funerary monument built in the 2nd century CE!
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Athens (Pass by)
Needless to say, you are here in front of one of the most beautiful viewpoints on the city of Athens, and especially on its emblematic site, known worldwide: the Acropolis.
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(Pass by)
Founder of free thought and philosophy, Socrates is an emblematic and inseparable figure of ancient Greece and Athens in particular, since it is here that he was born and lived.
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(Pass by)
Look to your left: perched a few meters away, you can see a building that catches the eye.
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Kerameikos (Pass by)
To continue the route, we will turn right into Adrianou Street, but in front of you, if you move a little further, you will enter the Kerameikos district, or the Ceramics district.
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Monastiraki (Pass by)
It is one of the liveliest areas of the Greek capital!
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Monastiraki Square (Pass by)
Monastiraki Square is undoubtedly one of the busiest and most visited squares in the Greek capital! Tourists flock every day to cross it, and we understand them!
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Hadrian's Library (Pass by)
Placed just behind the Tzistarakis Mosque, these impressive remains come from Roman times, which stretched between the 3rd century BC and the 18th century BC. C. and the 4th century AD. C.
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Ancient Agora of Athens (Pass by)
You have before you a part of the ancient Agora of Athens. An entrance ticket is required to visit it and only this small part is visible from the outside.
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(Pass by)
Here you are in front of the Gate of Athena, which marks the entrance into the Roman Agora. This site can be visited, you need tickets to be able to enter, but you can also see it from the outside.
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Roman Agora (Pass by)
It was under the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, whom we all know, that the construction of the Roman agora began.
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Fethiye Mosque (Pass by)
You are certainly wondering what a mosque does in the Roman Agora of Athens, former public square.
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Horologion of Andronikos Cyrrhestes (Pass by)
It is certainly one of the most impressive remains of the city: not for its size, or its architecture, or even its function, but simply because this tower, which most certainly dates from the 1st century BC. - C., shows a remarkable state of conservation
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens (Pass by)
Placed in the middle of the many ancient and Roman remains of the city, this cathedral looks very recent, compared to all these ruins, doesn’t it?
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(Pass by)
Originally, this building dates from the 11th century and was enlarged during the 13th.
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(Pass by)
This is a far cry from the typical small shops of Greece: Ermou Street is lined with shops with international brands.
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Syntagma Square (Pass by)
One of the busiest squares in the Greek capital! And certainly the most iconic
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(Pass by)
Another must-see site in the Greek capital, the Jardin National is a real greenery in the city centre!
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Zappeion (Pass by)
Located in Zappéion Park, which borders the National Garden, this is a building built from 1874 and entirely dedicated to the modern Olympic Games.
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Panathenaic Stadium (Pass by)
This is the stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic Games!
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Arch of Hadrian (Pass by)
Hadrian’s Gate, or Hadrian’s Ark, is a Roman triumphal arch built in the 2nd century AD. C. in honor of Hadrian, great emperor who came to Athens in 131.
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Choragic Monument of Lysicrates (Pass by)
In ancient times, in addition to the Olympic Games, there were theatre competitions called the Great Dionysies of Athens, during which several companies competed every four years to win the First Award.
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(Pass by)
Another church in Byzantine style that recalls the historical past of Athens which, between the 4th and 15th centuries, was part of the Byzantine Empire.
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(Pass by)
This atypical neighbourhood - or rather typical of Greek villages, I should say - reveals a particularly attractive charm.
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Plaka (Pass by)
Plaka is certainly the most famous area of Athens, and therefore the busiest.
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Adrianou Street (Pass by)
Here you are in Adrianou Street, one of the busiest streets in Athens.
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Stoa Avissinias (Pass by)
This little square hidden between the houses of the neighborhood is the privileged place of second-hand dealers and antique dealers!
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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