Begin your walk up the sacred hill, imagining it as more than a climb — it’s a journey back 2,500 years, to the Golden Age of Athens. Follow the path once used by ancient Athenians during the Panathenaic Festival, a grand procession in honor of Athena, the city’s patron goddess.
Look around at the slopes scattered with shrines, caves, and theaters that tell the story of daily life and worship in Classical Greece. Make your first major stop at the Theatre of Dionysus, the birthplace of Greek drama. Built in the 6th century BCE, it could seat up to 17,000 spectators. This is where plays by Sophocles, Euripides, Aeschylus, and Aristophanes were first performed. The front rows — made of marble — were reserved for priests and dignitaries.
Continue up the hill and find the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, built in 161 AD by a wealthy Roman benefactor in memory of his wife. Unlike the Theatre of Dionysus, this was used for musical performances and is still active today during the Athens Festival.
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Temple of the Gods Guided Walking Tour in Athens
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What's included
Gratuities
Bottled water
What to expect
Temple of Olympian Zeus
10m · Admission ticket not included
Stop between the Temple of Zeus and the Arch of Hadrian
Theatre of Dionysus
Pass by
Witness the beautiful architecture
Acropolis
Pass by
Stand in the shadow of the great columns
Herod Atticus Odeon
Pass by
Take in the monumental architecture
Temple of Aries
Pass by
The most well-preserved temple
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting in front of the Statue with a Scandic Tours sign.
End point
The end point is near the Syntagma Square Station.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
not recommended for people with impairments
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
