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Highlights of Athens with Acropolis Walking Tour

New To The Site! Athens, Greece

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

With this walking tour you will get the chance to explore the most famous sights of Athens like a local !
The tour begins in front of the Greek Parliament n Syntagma Square where you will have the opportunity to see the Monument of the Unknown Soldier and of course the change of the famous Guards!
A pleasant walk will follow through the National Garden and on to the Zppeion Hall, the Temple of Zeus and the Hadrian's Arch.
From here we will enter the picturesque Plaka area heading to the Acropolis, where accompanied with your professional local guide you will have the chance to learn the history of Propylea, the Temple of Nike and of course the Parthenon.
While on Acropolis we will see the in the surrounding the Athenian Agora, the Observatory, the Hill of Democracy, Mars and Philoppapos Hill and the Theatre of Dionysus.
At the end of our tour do miss the opportunity to visit the New Acropolis Museum.

What's Included

  • English-Speaking Guide
  • Tips
  • Personal Expenses
  • Entrace fees
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias
Athina 105 57, Greece

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Hellenic Parliament

The neoclassical Parliament building on Syntagma Square the centre of Athens has been the seat of Government since 1935 and was previously the Old Royal Palace built for King Otto. Today the Hellenic Parliament is still in use as the centre of government as well. In front of it you will find the Monument of the Unknown Soldier and the change of the Guards.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Garden

In the heart of Athens, lie the beautiful National Garden which is tranquil and peaceful in contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city. The garden was commissioned in 838 by the first Queen of modern Greece, Amalia.Many of the trees come from all over the world and include Australian Pines, Chinese ‘Trees of the Heart’ and date palms from the Canary Islands. There are six small lakes in the garden and each has a variety of colourful ducks to admire, as well as freshwater turtles. There are numerous wooden benches for resting while and the ducks are happy to be fed!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Zappeion

Situated within the National Garden ,in the heart of this vibrant city, the Zappeion is a large elegant building that today is an exhibition center and a much-loved landmark in Athens. Over the years, the Zappeion has been used as the Olympic Games Village, a hospital, barrack block, and storehouse! Its construction was funded by a benefactor, who also had an interesting story.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaka (Pass By)

Plaka is one of the oldest neighborhoods of Athens, located right below the Acropolis hill. It is extremely beautiful and picturesque, distinguished for its authentic character and traditional layout. The largest part of Plaka consists of neoclassical houses that date back to the 19th century, although archeological findings suggest that the region has been continuously inhabited since the prehistoric times.
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Acropolis

The Acropolis, and the Parthenon in particular, is the most iconic monument of the ancient Greek civilisation. It continues to stand as a symbol in many ways: it is the symbol of democracy and the Greek civilisation. It also symbolises the beginning of Western civilisation and stands as the icon of European culture. The Parthenon was dedicated to Athena Parthenos, the patron goddess of the city of Athens and goddess of wisdom.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Olympian Zeus

The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, also known as the Olympieion, was built over several centuries starting in 174 BCE and only finally completed by Roman emperor Hadrian in 131 CE. Its unusually tall columns and ambitious layout made the temple one of the largest ever built in the ancient world
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35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Have in mind that this is a walking tour, thus customers will have to walk approx a distance of 4.0 km in total. At the end of the tour customers will have a narration prior entering on their own the Museum and will continue at their own pace without our guide since tour has come to an end.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meeting point is the starting point also of the activity. Clients should reach this point on their own transportation means.
  • In case of pick up transfer is requested within Athens city limits and up to 3 persons booking then the price would be 25 euro per group.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Highlights of Athens with Acropolis Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • English-Speaking Guide
  • Tips
  • Personal Expenses
  • Entrace fees

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Have in mind that this is a walking tour, thus customers will have to walk approx a distance of 4.0 km in total. At the end of the tour customers will have a narration prior entering on their own the Museum and will continue at their own pace without our guide since tour has come to an end.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meeting point is the starting point also of the activity. Clients should reach this point on their own transportation means.
  • In case of pick up transfer is requested within Athens city limits and up to 3 persons booking then the price would be 25 euro per group.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).

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