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Athenian Hills Walking Tour - Your introduction to Athens
Athens, Greece, Europe
$39.03
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The picturesque hills of Athens offer a hidden charm often overshadowed by the iconic Acropolis. As a native Athenian, I invite you to uncover the city's secrets through a captivating walking tour that blends history with stunning photography opportunities.
- 🏷️ Athenian Hills Walking Tour: This immersive 3-hour experience is designed for small groups or solo travelers, led by a knowledgeable human guide.
- 🏞️ Stroll through the historic Philopappos Monument area, where ancient walls and the Eastern Roman church of St. Dimitrios await your exploration.
- 📸 Capture breathtaking views of the Acropolis from Dimitrios Pikionis square as we ascend to the top of Philopappos Hill.
- 🏛️ Discover the Pnyx Hill, the cradle of Athenian Democracy, and see the ancient speaker's platform while passing by the National Observatory of Athens.
- 🎭 Marvel at the Herod Atticus Odeon, a remarkably preserved Roman theater that continues to host performances.
- 🏟️ Reach Ardittós Hill for a spectacular view of the Panathenaic Stadium, a historic venue reconstructed for the first modern Olympic Games.
- 🎶 Walk through the charming Plaka district to see the Lysikrates Monument, a testament to ancient Athenian musical competitions.
- 🏘️ Experience the vibrant Koukaki neighborhood, where beautiful neoclassical buildings blend seamlessly with modern architecture.
- 🌳 Enjoy the serene Dionysiou Areopagitou promenade, lined with ancient ruins and elegant neoclassical structures on our way to the Arch of Hadrian.
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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
Athens, Greece, Europe
$39.03
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!