The Acropolis, a UNESCO site, has always been the fortress and most important religious centre of ancient Athens, the absolute symbol of the grandeur of the Greek civilization and its achievements. The buildings included inside the Acropolis are: the Parthenon, the Erechthion, the Odeon of Herodes (Herodion), the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylea, the Theatre of Dionysus.
This small rocky hill overlooking the Acropolis was dedicated to Ares, God of War, and used to be one of the courts of the ancient city.
Pnyka was the ‘Hill of Democracy’ since this was where the Athenians voted. The adjacent hill was dedicated to the mythical Nymphs and now hosts the Observatory. We will also get the chance to see ruins of the only accessible paved road of Athens.
It offers one of the best views of the Acropolis and a panoramic view of Athens and the islands and also hosts remnants of an ancient tomb.
One of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets and named after Athens' first Christian convert, this street is a beautiful and busy walking area connecting major sites as well as some hidden ones...
A monumental arch built by the Athenians to honour the Greek-loving Roman emperor.
Once the biggest building in Athens 1,900 years ago, the temple of the king of the Gods originally had over 100 Corinthian columns.
Originally the first Olympic Village ever built, this building is surrounded by a small park scattered with ancient ruins and statues.
A sacred place in ancient times, this luscious hill offers a unique view of the centre of Athens and the Panathenaic Stadium.
Also known as the ‘Olympic Stadium’, it hosted the first modern Olympic Games. We can see it from the hill but we can also enter if you wish (extra cost).
Greece's most expensive street (it figures...) features plenty of high-end apartment buildings with a view to the National Garden, as well as the Presidential Guards Barracks, the Residence of the President and the Office of the Greek PM.
Although mainly in ruins, this is the place where legendary philosopher Aristotle, student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great, taught.
At nearly 280m it is the highest and biggest hill of Athens with a church and a restaurant on its top, which can be reached on foot (app. 30 min.) or by the funicular (5 min., extra cost).
7-8 hours
Dionysos Zonar’s Restaurant, 43 Rovertou Galli, 117 42
Walking.
English
Less than 72 hours (3 days) notice: full fee of cancelled tour payable