Athens Plaka Area of the Gods Smartphone APP Audio Walking Tour

Duration1h - 1h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore the historic sites of the Greeks, the Romans and the Turks. At your own pace, anytime on this smartphone guided, location aware (GPS) audio walking tour.

You’ll see Squares, ruins, ancient gates, towers, streets, cafes, doorways to the past and the Mars Hill, the court of the gods.

Each step of the way I’ll share with you it’s history, hidden stories, folklore and myths. The tour is all outside, you can go anytime, 24/7 and you’ll get music filled professional narration.

Want to relive it when you get home? No problem, play the virtual tour anytime after the on location adventure to remember the stories.

Be guided step by step using location aware technology. This is a hands-free experience, so feel free to keep your phones in your pocket and your eyes wide open. Go anytime, 24/7. And listen again anytime. The tour never expires.

This journey begins in Monastiraki Square.

What's included

Go at your own pace, stop anytime, and continue when you want
The tour never expires, and after the on location tour you can listen again anytime
Walking Tour on our GPS walking tour app through Athens
Go anytime, 24/7/365

No food, drinks, entrance tickets or human guide, it's all outside on our walking tour app

What to expect

Monastiraki Square
5m

The tour begins in this famed square where you'll hear about this legends of the area, the history and get some tips on places to go.
Gate of Athena Archegetis
10m

The gate of the God Athena, for who the city was named. It was constructed in 11 B.C. with the donations from Julius Caesar.
Discover it's history and story of Athena.
5m

You'll see the historic Old Madrasa Gate and learn the story of the Turks that lived here, what they did and what happened and why this door still stands.
5m

You'll see the oldest house of Athens and hear about the saint that lived here and dedicated her life to helping others.
Monastiraki
20m

You'll explore the area, see many historical sites, learn the story of the people that lived here for 1000's of years and hear the stories of the Gods.
Pass by

You'll hear about the Library, how it was built and the man himself and how he influenced so many.
Plaka
20m

You'll explore the streets of Plaka, one of the oldest and most popular areas in Athens and hear the story of the area, the people and the gods.
10m

The tour ends on the fabled Areopagus Hill where you'll hear the story of the first court, the Gods, and the Apostle Paul. You'll also get an amazing view of the Temples above.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your tour begins in Monastiraki Square outside the Holy Church of the VIrgin Mary Pantanassa. You'll hear the history of the square, the area and then be guided step by step by your smart phone, through our app and GPS, through the area and discover it's story.

End point

The tour ends on the fabled Areopagus Hill where you'll hear the story of the first court, the Gods, and the Apostle Paul. You'll also get an amazing view of the Temples above.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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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$7.50 per person

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