Downtown Athens Audio Guide: Syntagma Square to Acropolis Museum
Overview
Explore Athens’ rich history and architectural wonders on this self-guided walking tour. Starting in Syntagma Square, the heart of modern Greek democracy, you’ll journey through landmarks that shaped Greece’s identity. As you pass the Hellenic Parliament and Monument to the Unknown Soldier, you’ll learn about Greece’s independence from the Ottoman Empire. Highlights include the Panathenaic Stadium, home of the first modern Olympics, and the Arch of Hadrian, marking the divide between ancient and Roman Athens. The tour ends with a view of the iconic Acropolis. Along the way, discover neoclassical architecture, Greek tragedy, and cultural icons like Melina Merkouri. Entry fees are not included.
What's Included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones (bring your own)
- Entrance fees to any optional stops en route
Meeting Location
Plateia Syntagmatos
Athina, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Dionysiou Areopagitou
Athina 117 42, Greece
The tour ends at the Acropolis Museum
What To Expect
Syntagma (Pass By)
Monument to the Unknown Soldier (Pass By)
Hellenic Parliament (Pass By)
National Garden Walking Route (Pass By)
Zappeio Roman Baths (Pass By)
Statue of Alexander the Great (Pass By)
Statue of Lord Byron (Pass By)
Zappeion Hall (Pass By)
Zappeion Garden (Pass By)
Panathenaic Stadium (Pass By)
Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate) (Pass By)
Melina Mercouri Monument (Pass By)
South Slope of the Acropolis of Athens (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total activity duration is the time to walk from the starting point to the endpoint
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-110804P827
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