Photographing Athens: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Duration45m - 1h 15m

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Are you looking for a way to capture Athens without joining a photography tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

See Athens through a different lens and learn lesser-known tidbits about the city’s past and present along the way.
Hear from producer Nick Boutsikos, a professional local photographer and avid traveler.
Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish.
Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it.
Use the virtual tour option at home.

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's included

Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

What to expect

Pass by

This self-guided audio tour starts in front of the Monument to the Unknown Soldier. You'll get photography tips from the get go.
National Garden
Pass by

Take in the National Garden, once called ‘the Royal Garden’ in honour of Queen Amelia who, according to local lore, spent three hours a day taking care of it.
Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center
Pass by

Find out how to photograph the Zappeion Garden fountain, Zappeion Hall, and Lycabettus Hill – all in a single frame.
Statue of Lord Byron
Pass by

See the statue of Lord Byron, an English poet, the nearby statue of Alexander the Great on his horse, and the Melina Mercouri Monument.
Pass by

While you stroll through the centre of Athens, I’ll point out famous landmarks and sights like Hadrian’s Arch, the Acropolis Museum, and the Church of Saint Sophia.
Melina Mercouri Monument
Pass by

See the statue of Lord Byron, an English poet, the nearby statue of Alexander the Great on his horse, and the Melina Mercouri Monument.
Acropolis Museum
Pass by

While you stroll through the centre of Athens, I’ll point out famous landmarks and sights like Hadrian’s Arch, the Acropolis Museum, and the Church of Saint Sophia.
Pass by

Stroll down one of the most beautiful streets in Athens, Dionysiou Areopagitou.
Pass by

Pass by Herodes Atticus Theatre, and the less popular Theatre of Dionysus where you’ll hear why Athenians almost never visit.
St. Sophia’s Church of Acropolis
Pass by

While you stroll through the centre of Athens, I’ll point out famous landmarks and sights like Hadrian’s Arch, the Acropolis Museum, and the Church of Saint Sophia.
Philopappos Hill
Pass by

The tour ends on Philopappos Hill, and along the way, I’ll show you some of the best spots in the city to photograph, provide suggestions on how to frame your shots, and reveal lesser-known tidbits about Athens’ past and present.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends in front of the kiosk at the bottom of Philopappos Hill.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

From

$9.99 per person

Check availability & book

Instant confirmation
You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.

Operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours · Booked through Viator

More activities in Athens