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Highlights

Discover what makes Athens so unique on this private 3-hour tour led by a local guide. Dive into the Greek capital’s storied history at Syntagma Square, where you’ll see the eye-catching Changing of the Guard ceremony. Walk the perimeter of the Acropolis of Athens, a UNESCO World Heritage site; pass through the Ancient Agora of Athens; and see the Panathenaic Stadium. Then, get a taste of modern life from a local’s point of view in Plaka — or Athens Old Town — and Kolonaki.

Itinerary

  • Plateia Syntagmatos

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Start this historical Athens walking tour by meeting your local guide in Syntagma Square, the most important and crowded square in Athens, surrounded by impressive neoclassical buildings. The best known is the Grande Bretagne, once a royal palace but now a luxury hotel which has housed everyone from Churchill to Madonna.
  • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    At the upper end of the square see the Evzones, the guards of the Constitution, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Evzones are traditionally dressed in 17th and 18th century clothes: an impressive white skirt, red hat, and an old rifle. The changing of the guard happens every hour, and you simply cannot tour Athens without seeing this spectacle – which is why we’ve incorporated it into this tour! Watch the ceremony while your local guide explains the tradition.
  • Acropolis of Athens

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Next on this Athens tour you’ll jump on the metro and travel to Acropolis station. You’ll exit the station and take a walk around the walls of the famous Athens Acropolis, passing by the Ancient Agora. We’ll walk along ancient roads, admire new architecture, and hear about the customs and traditions that still exist today. This is the central hub of classic Athens history, and you’ll hear the stories behind this monument from your local guide. (Please note that if you wish to tour inside the Acropolis, this will have to be done separately on your own time.)
  • Adrianou Street

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Shop for souvenirs along Adrianou Street, where you can find local products such as ouzo (Greece’s national alcohol). You’ll also see shops that specialise in olive oil, sponges, leather sandals, and bags — something you won't experience on other Athens tours.
  • Arch of Hadrian

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Continue walking to Diogenis Square, under the impressive wall of the Acropolis. See Hadrian’s Arch, built in honour of one of the most glorified Roman emperors.
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    You can see the ruins of the Jupiter (Zeus) temple as you taste and feel the history of Athens.
  • Panathenaic Stadium

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    The white marble Panathenaic Stadium is where the first Olympic Games took place and where the 2004 Olympic marathon ended.
  • Kolonaki Square

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Finally, you’ll be taken back to present-day Athens to admire some of Athens’ more modern architecture. We walk through the new city highlights, where life goes on in modern rhythms. See where locals wander, shop, and gather. Visit the Kolonaki area, which is the heart of today’s Athens.
  • The Academy of Athens(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    The Athens walking tour comes to an end at the Academy of Athens.

What's included

INCLUDED

See a traditional Greek changing of the guard ceremony
Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
Sip Greek coffee, admire the old and new architecture
Join Local English speaking guide on a walking tour
Learn about Athens’ history and modern-day life from a local perspective

NOT INCLUDED

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Metro Ticket
Entrance fees

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note that if you wish to tour inside the Acropolis, this will have to be done separately on your own time.

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Intrepid Urban Adventures - Greece

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