Acropolis monuments, Parthenon and Athens Hidden gems walking tour in Plaka

Highlights

  • Enjoy views of the Acropolis from Mars Hill

  • Share a picnic with a view on Philopappou Hill

  • Sip a glass of white wine as you learn about the history of Athens

Summary

Meet your guide for your walking tour in central Athens. Walk through the mazelike streets of Plaka, Athens’ old town, and notice the Byzantine churches and tavernas that dot the area. Imagine you’re on an island as you admire the whitewashed buildings in the Anafiotika neighborhood. Stroll to the Rock of Ares on Mars Hill and take in the sight of the Acropolis. Make your way to Philopappou Hill, where you enjoy a picnic and a glass of wine as you gaze out at the city before concluding your tour.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
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Why take this tour?

It can be hard to navigate Athens’ curving streets and layers of history on your own. On this walking tour, learn about the city with a guide. Explore the old town of Plaka and the island architecture of Anafiotika, and view the Acropolis from Mars Hill. An included picnic with wine, while you look out on Athens from Philopappou Hill, means you can pack light for a hassle-free day.

What’s included?

  • Local guide,Picnic,One glass of white wine

  • Gratuities (optional),Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Acropolis entrance tickets are excluded and you can buy them on line at etickets.tap.gr

  • Entry/Admission - Agios Nicholas Rangavas Church

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Athens Walks Tour Company

About operator:

Our main priority at Athens Walks Tour Company is to give you an experience through our Athens tours. We don’t focus only on the encyclopedia knowledge of the tours. This information can be found in any tour guide book. Our focus is to give you the chance to experience the Greek culture and to understand Athens not only as a sightseeing destination but also the life style and themes of its inhabitants. We go to the hidden places of the city where locals go and you enjoy a tour of the true Athens along with its thousands of years of history, its endless variety of restaurants and local stores, its long coastline or its green hills in the center of life for thousands of years. You choose your tour and we take the responsibility to show what makes an Athens tour so special. The hospitality and the passion of its citizens, the culture and the tradition, the stories and the themes. Our guides have been hired by Athens Walks Tour Company with a focus application.

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