Highlights and Hidden Gems in Athens Walking Tour

Summary

Your walking tour begins at Syntagma Square, where you’ll greet your guide and begin your alternative sightseeing experience of Athens. As you follow in the footsteps of ancient philosophers and conquerors, you’ll gain local insight into the culture and history of the ancient Greek capital. Visit iconic attractions including the Acropolis, one of the world’s most instantly recognizable landmarks, and gaze upon the Temple of Olympian Zeus. See, too, the Panathenaic Stadium, the site upon which the first-ever Olympic games occurred, and take a secretive route to the Temple of the Unknown Soldier. Finally, you’ll take a break from the daytime heat and enjoy a traditional Greek sweet in a café favored by locals. Learn of nearby artisan souvenir shops and then bid your guide farewell at Monastiraki metro station.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

So you want to see the highlights of Athens, but not like everybody else? You should - Acropolis Hill is stunning! And now you can discover all the must-sees along a road that only locals know, through hidden alleys and ancient roads in the most awesome walking tour Walk along the city in the steps of philosophers, conquerors, rebels and ordinary people, through the modern and ancient city routes.  Wandering through streets that enclose a rich history you will able to reconstruct the past into the present due to your interactive tour. Be prepared to wide your knowledge and let your thought travel through the stories that lies beyond the present of this historic city.The Hidden Athens experience will allow you to walk along the city through the eyes of Urban Athens Collective, a group of locals, who love their city.

What’s included?

  • Local guide

  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines

  • Guaranteed to skip the lines

  • Drinks

  • Food and drinks

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

  • Lunch

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

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

Operated by:

Urban Athens Collective

About operator:

Urban Athens is a collective consisting of people whose common characteristic is that they love their city and have deep knowledge of her. Their vision is to offer their knowledge to those who are really interested in discovering the unknown Athens. Following their steps, through the ancient roads, you will get to know the contemporary Athens. You will discover the, not so common, but of great historic importance ancient ruins, you will learn all the urban myths, you will visit secret caves and crypts, you will follow the paths of other religions, you will visit the open… museum of the streets, the young inhabitants neighborhoods, the smells, the tastes and the entertainment of a city that you are not afraid to get lost in its streets, a city that for thousand years integrates all the positive elements that people who inhabit her bring with them, no matter how they got here. Our vision is to give, both to the citizens and travelers, a different view of our city, by discovering the not so common, but of great historic importance ancient ruins, neighborhoods, buildings, caves and crypts, revealing urban myths and discovering unknown hidden paths, having fun while strolling around the city and at the same time gaining the knowledge needed to understand the modern lifestyle of the city. Urban Athens Collective is a NON Profit organization and is legally entitled to conduct workshops and seminars, organize congresses and events, provide cultural education and offer urban tours and excursions. Part of the revenue from the participation are used to support voluntary programs that give prominence to the cultural and architectural inheritance, voluntary groups that support vulnerable sets of the population and many others.

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