Athens Walking Private Tour - Licensed Tour Guide

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Acropolis

  Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• Propylaea (Pass by)

  The Propylaea is the monumental entrances to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Built by the architect Mnesicles with Pentelic marble, their design was avant-garde. To the south-west of the Propylaea, on a rampart protecting the main entrance to the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Apteros Nike.

  Admission ticket free
• 2
  Parthenon

  Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• Erectheion (Pass by)

  Temple of Poseidon and Athena, the most sacred place in ancient Athens.

  Admission ticket free
• Temple of Athena Nike (Pass by)

  Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.

  Admission ticket free
• Theatre of Dionysus (Pass by)

  The Theatre of Dionysus Elefthereus is a major theatre in Athens, considered to be the world's first theatre, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis.

  Admission ticket free
• Herod Atticus Odeon (Pass by)

  The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950.

  Admission ticket free
• 3
  Acropolis Museum

  As you enter the museum grounds, look through the plexiglass floor to see the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighborhood, which were artfully incorporated into the museum design after being uncovered during excavations.This dazzling modernist museum at the foot of the Acropolis’ southern slope showcases its surviving treasures still in Greek possession. While the collection covers the Archaic and Roman periods, the emphasis is on the Acropolis of the 5th century BCE, considered the apotheosis of Greece’s artistic achievement.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Plaka

  Plaka has a village feel, with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops selling jewelry, clothes and local ceramics. Sidewalk cafes and family-run tavernas stay open until late, and Cine Paris shows classic movies al fresco. Nearby, the whitewashed homes of the Anafiotika neighborhood give the small enclave a Greek-island vibe.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Monastiraki

  Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts. Monastiraki Flea Market is a jumble of shops selling artisanal soaps, handmade sandals and souvenir T-shirts. The surrounding streets are crammed with traditional tavernas and restaurants, many with Acropolis views.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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