Secret Athens: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Duration2h - 3h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Athens is a city of hidden depth, where ancient relics and forgotten stories peek out from unassuming facades.

On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll peel back the layers of the Greek capital to discover secluded squares, lesser-known historical sites, and atmospheric corners that most visitors never see.

Your walk starts at Syntagma Square. You’ll weave through the elegant Kolonaki district with its upscale boutiques and stylish cafés, and explore the lush National Zappeion Garden. Along the way, you’ll climb marble staircases to hidden parks and discover neoclassical mansions tucked behind modest exteriors.

As you make your way through the heart of the old Commercial Triangle, I’ll tell you about the magnificent public works that Emperor Hadrian built, transforming Athens. The tour ends at the unique Byzantine chapel of Agios Ioannis tis Kolonas, where an ancient Corinthian column – once believed to have healing powers – rises mysteriously through the roof.

What's included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

What to expect

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This self-guided audio tour starts at Syntagma Square, facing the Hellenic Parliament and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier.
Monument to the Unknown Soldier
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This self-guided audio tour starts at Syntagma Square, facing the Hellenic Parliament and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier.
Kolonaki / Lykavittos
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You’ll weave through the elegant Kolonaki district with its upscale boutiques and stylish cafés.
National Garden
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You’ll weave through the elegant Kolonaki district with its upscale boutiques and stylish cafés, and explore the lush National Zappeion Garden, where water from a 6th century aqueduct still flows.
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Discover Hadrian’s Reservoir, part of an impressive 25-kilometer aqueduct system, which gave Dexameni Square its name
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Visit the mysterious Split Rock Park, a former quarry surrounded by esoteric legends and stunning city views
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Experience Athens’ Varvakios Central Municipal Market’s authentic atmosphere, with its vibrant colors, aromas, and local culture
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Admire the grand neoclassical Holy Church of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, dedicated to Athens’ patron saint
Agios Ioannis tis Kolonas
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The tour ends at the unique Byzantine chapel of Agios Ioannis tis Kolonas, where an ancient Corinthian column – once believed to have healing powers – rises mysteriously through the roof.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This self-guided audio tour starts in front of the Monument to the Unknown Soldier. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This GPS-guided tour ends in front of St John on the colon.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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