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Athenian Hills Walking Tour - Your introduction to Athens 20% OFF
Athens, Greece, Europe
$31.98
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Overview
Athenian Hills Walking Tour offers a unique perspective on Athens, moving beyond the Acropolis to explore its stunning hills and hidden gems. This immersive 3-hour experience, led by a knowledgeable local guide, is perfect for small groups or solo travelers looking to capture the essence of the city.
- 📸 Visit the Philopappos Monument, where you'll explore ancient walls and the Eastern Roman church of St. Dimitrios, culminating in breathtaking views of the Acropolis.
- 🏛️ Discover the Pnyx Hill, the cradle of Athenian Democracy, featuring the ancient speaker's platform and proximity to the National Observatory of Athens.
- 🎭 Walk by the Herod Atticus Odeon, a remarkably preserved Roman theater still in use, as you head towards Ardittós Hill.
- 🏟️ At the top of Ardittós Hill, enjoy a panoramic view of the Panathenaic Stadium, reconstructed for the first modern Olympic Games, before taking a leisurely stroll around the site.
- 🏛️ Optionally visit the Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center, a beautiful neoclassical building established for modern Olympic events, though entry is not included.
- 🎶 Admire the Monument of Lysikrates in the Plaka district, a historical site honoring ancient Athenian musical competitions.
- 🏙️ Stroll through the Koukaki District, where charming neoclassical buildings meet modern architecture, reflecting the city's diverse history.
- 🌳 Experience the lively Mets neighborhood, known for its old-world charm and a special local path leading to Ardittos Hill.
- 🏺 Walk along the Dionysiou Areopagitou promenade, soaking in the ancient ruins alongside elegant neoclassical structures, including the Roman Cistern.
- 🏛️ Conclude your journey under the Arch of Hadrian, passing close to the majestic Temple of Olympian Zeus on your way to the Mets district.
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Athenian Hills Walking Tour - Your introduction to Athens
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Complimentary bottle of water
- Small groups up to 7 persons.
- Modification of starting time (upon availability)
- Snacks
- Museum visiting
- Private transportation
Meeting point
Meeting outside the entrance of "Acropoli" Metro Station, just in front of "Acron Cafe" and "Grigoris"
Return details
Meeting outside the entrance of "Acropoli" Metro Station, just in front of "Acron Cafe" and "Grigoris"
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Philopappos MonumentWe'll explore the old walls that are left from ancient Athens. You'll also visit the Eastern Roman church of St. Dimitrios. Then, we'll walk through the Dimitrios Pikionis square, which offers a wonderful view of the Acropolis. Finally, we'll head to the top of the hill to see the Monument of Philopappos and enjoy the beautiful views all around and taking photos.
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PnyxWe will explore the Pnyx Hill (just next to Filopappou) - the place of Athenian Democracy. This is where Athenian citizens gathered to discuss laws, make decisions, and participate in the governance of their city. We will see the ancient speaker's platform (Vèma) and will pass near the telescope of the modern National Observatory of Athens.
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Herod Atticus OdeonAs we make our way towards Ardittós Hill, we'll walk by the remarkably well-preserved and still-used Roman theater built by Herodes Atticus.
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Reaching the top of Ardittós Hill, we'll be rewarded with a fantastic view of the Panathenaic Stadium – an ancient stadium that was fully reconstructed for the first modern Olympic Games. We'll then take a stroll around the stadium before heading to our final stop, where we can enjoy a breathtaking panorama of all the amazing places we've explored on our tour.
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Zappeion Conference & Exhibition CenterAs an optional final stop on our way back, we'll see the beautiful neoclassical Zappeion building, which was established by Evangelos and Konstantinos Zappas and notably built to host events for the modern Olympic Games. Kindly note, that we will not enter inside the building, it is open only for events and exhibitions.
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Monument of LysikratesPassing through a Plaka district we will enjoy the beauty of Lysikrates Monument. This monument stands as a reminder of ancient Athenian musical competitions.
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Koukaki DistrictAs we begin our tour and head towards Philopappou Hill, we'll walk through Koukaki, a neighborhood where you'll see a mix of beautiful old neoclassical buildings right next to more modern styles of architecture.
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MetsWe'll experience the charming and lively Mets neighborhood, nestled at the base of Ardittos Hill. This area has a wonderful old-world feel, with its beautiful neoclassical buildings that remind you of 19th-century Athens. From there, we'll take a special, less-known path used by locals to enter Ardittos Hill.
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Dionysiou AreopagitouLeaving Pnyx Hill, we'll stroll along the Dionysiou Areopagitou promenade. As we walk, we'll admire the ancient Athenian ruins alongside elegant neoclassical buildings. Our path will also take us by the Roman Cistern and the sanctuary of the Nymphs.
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Arch of HadrianAs we leave Plaka, we'll walk under the impressive Arch of Hadrian. We'll then pass close to the majestic Temple of Olympian Zeus before making our way to the Mets district via Vassilisis Olga's Street.
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Athenian Hills Walking Tour - Your introduction to Athens 20% OFF
Athens, Greece, Europe
$31.98
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!