Athens Highlights Walking Tour

4.8 (6 reviews) Athens, Greece
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Embark on a captivating walking tour through Athens, where history and culture come to life. Begin at Syntagma Square, the heart of the city, and stroll past the impressive Sleeman Building and the prestigious University of Athens. Discover the grandeur of the National Library and the iconic Academy of Athens, architectural gems that showcase the city's intellectual legacy.
Continue your journey through time as you visit the Old Parliament and unwind in the serene National Gardens, offering a peaceful escape in the city's center. The tour culminates at the awe-inspiring Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games, and the majestic Temple of Zeus, a testament to ancient Greece’s grandeur. This walking tour offers a perfect blend of Athens' historic landmarks and beautiful landscapes.

What's included

  • English-Speaking Guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entrance Fees
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips
  • Private transportation

What to expect

  1. 15m
    House of the Greek parliament and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier and watch the changing of the guards.
  2. National Garden
    20m
    Your tour then continues towards the National Gardens
  3. Panathenaic Stadium
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The Panathenaic Stadium or Kallimarmaro is a multi-purpose stadium in Athens, Greece. One of the main historic attractions of Athens, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.
  4. Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Passing by the beautiful neoclassical Zappeion Hall
  5. Temple of Olympian Zeus
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At Syntagma square at the fountain.

End point

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entrance Fees: Acropolis: Full: €20, Reduced: €10 Combo Ticket: Full: €30, Reduced: €15 (Acropolis of Athens, Ancient Agora of Athens, Archaeological Museum of Kerameikos, Archaeological Site of Lykeion, Hadrian's Library, Kerameikos, Museum of the Ancient Agora, North slope of the Acropolis, Olympieio, Roman Agora of Athens, South Slope of Acropolis). Valid for 5 days.
  • Please note: Tickets for the archaeological sites can be issued also separately with a different cost for each site.
  • Free Admission Days: 6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri) 18 April (International Monuments Day) 18 May (International Museums Day) The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days) 28 October Every first Sunday from November 1st to March 31st
  • Holidays: 1 January,25 March,1 May,Easter Sunday,25 December: closed 26 December:Closed

Cancellation policy

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

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