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Athens Highlights Walking Tour

4.8(6 reviews)Athens, GreeceOperated by MTM Experiences
  • Duration3 hours 30 min
  • GroupShared · max 15
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Embark on a captivating walking tour through Athens, where history and culture come to life. Begin at Syntagma Square, the heart of the city, and stroll past the impressive Sleeman Building and the prestigious University of Athens. Discover the grandeur of the National Library and the iconic Academy of Athens, architectural gems that showcase the city's intellectual legacy. Continue your journey through time as you visit the Old Parliament and unwind in the serene National Gardens, offering a peaceful escape in the city's center. The tour culminates at the awe-inspiring Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games, and the majestic Temple of Zeus, a testament to ancient Greece’s grandeur. This walking tour offers a perfect blend of Athens' historic landmarks and beautiful landscapes.

What to expect

3 hours 30 min5 stopsShared tourMax 15 travellers
  1. 15 minutes

    House of the Greek parliament and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier and watch the changing of the guards.

  2. 20 minutes

    Your tour then continues towards the National Gardens

  3. 10 minutesAdmission not included

    The Panathenaic Stadium or Kallimarmaro is a multi-purpose stadium in Athens, Greece. One of the main historic attractions of Athens, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.

  4. 15 minutesAdmission not included

    Passing by the beautiful neoclassical Zappeion Hall

  5. 15 minutesAdmission not included

    Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

At Syntagma square at the fountain.

End

Redemption

Please do contact us 24 hours before the activity begins in order to reconfirm the meeting point and meeting time. Contact details: res@mtmdmc.net - cr@mtmdmc.net

What's included

Included

  • English-Speaking Guide
  • All Fees and Taxes

Not included

  • Entrance Fees
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips
  • Private transportation

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–2), Child (3–12), Adult (13–99)

Additional information

  • Entrance Fees: Acropolis: Full: €20, Reduced: €10 Combo Ticket: Full: €30, Reduced: €15 (Acropolis of Athens, Ancient Agora of Athens, Archaeological Museum of Kerameikos, Archaeological Site of Lykeion, Hadrian's Library, Kerameikos, Museum of the Ancient Agora, North slope of the Acropolis, Olympieio, Roman Agora of Athens, South Slope of Acropolis). Valid for 5 days.
  • Please note: Tickets for the archaeological sites can be issued also separately with a different cost for each site.
  • Free Admission Days: 6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri) 18 April (International Monuments Day) 18 May (International Museums Day) The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days) 28 October Every first Sunday from November 1st to March 31st
  • Holidays: 1 January,25 March,1 May,Easter Sunday,25 December: closed 26 December:Closed

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 12 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Athens
Product code
6357P108

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

4.8/ 56 reviews
  • 55
  • 41

Ratings aggregated from Viator (4) and Tripadvisor (2).

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From EUR 45 per person · Free cancellation available

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