Downtown Athens
Get to know the heart of downtown Athens in few hours on this sight-packed tour with our experienced local guide. See some of the top Athens attractions such as the Panathenaic Stadium and the Greek Parliament, and enjoy strolling through the Greek National Gardens and the picturesque neighbourhoods of Plaka and Monastiraki. Watch the Change of Guards at the Unknown Soldier Monument and capture unique photos.
Tour Details
Our tour starts outside Syntagma Metro Station. Our tour guide will be holding a Parthenon Tours sign. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure time of the tour. Admire the change of Evzones guards, stationed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Greek Parliament. Stroll through the Greek National Gardens and take in the plants, flowers and trees that have been collected from all over the world. Admire Zapeion Megaron that was used during the 1896’s Olympics as the main fencing hall and is currently used as a conference and exhibition center. Walk down Herodes Atticus road and see the Greek Presidential Residence. The tour continues to the Panathenaic Stadium, where you will learn about the first modern Olympic Games. The first part of our tour ends at the Temple of Olympian Zeus the largest of the ancient Greek temples, one of the first to be conceived and the last to be completed. After a quick break for beverages our tour continues in the picturesque shaded streets of Plaka one of the most iconic areas of Athens. Discover the secrets of classical antiquities such as the Ancient circular Lysicrate’s Monument. Your tour will finally take you to the vibrant Monastiraki area, where you will have the chance to get to know Hadrian’s library, the Roman Forum and the Flea Market. Our tour ends at Monastiraki Metro Station where our guide will provide you a Parthenon Tours souvenir.
Highlights
Experienced local guide
Admire Zapeion Megaron, the Presidential Residence, the Panathenaic Stadium, Zeus Temple and Hadrian’s Arch
Stroll through the Greek National Gardens and the picturesque neighborhoods of Plaka and Monastiraki
Discover the secrets of Lysicrate’s Monument, Hadrian’s Library, the Roman Forum, and the Flea Market area
Experience Greek hospitality
Practical Info
Included: experienced local guide
Not Included: Hotel pick-up and drop off service, entrance fees, gratuities
What to bring: ID or passport, voucher (printed or e-ticket), comfortable shoes, sunglasses and hat, sunscreen
Please arrive at the meeting point 10-15 minutes prior to the departure time
Languages: English.
Private Tour is offered in different languages upon request.
Beverages provided
Surprise quality gift
COVID -19 measures apply*
Trip Itinerary
09:45 AM -Syntagma Metro Station
Meet with your guide
10:00 AM – Unknown Soldier Tomb and the Greek Parliament
Change of guards and photoshooting
10:15 AM – Downtown Tour
Stroll through the Greek National Gardens. See Zapeion Megaron, pass through Herodes Atticus road and see the Presidential Residence. The tour continues to the Panathenaic Stadium and reach Zeus Temple and Hadrian’s Arch
11:45 AM- Break
Beverages
12:00 PM – Downtown Tour Resumes
Walk through Plaka and admire Lysicrate’s Monument, Hadrian’s Library, the Roman Forum, and the Flea Market area in Monastiraki
13:15 PM – Monastiraki Metro Station
Farewell gifts
Pricing Chart
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Our guides are fully vaccinated and are regularly tested for Covid-19.
Our guides wear safety masks at all times and follow all the necessary sanitary protocols and precautions.
Your transport is professionally sanitized before your trip.
We require that you wear a protective mask in mandatory venues and crowded places, and that you keep the required distance from your fellow travelers so that everyone can safely enjoy the tour experience.
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“We only had a day to tour Athens. What a terrific tour. Saw so much and the overall quality and delivery of the tour was awesome. Thanks to our guide at Parthenon Tours who did an amazing job. Thank you!”
Miguel Alfonso
“Great guide excellent knowledge of the areas traveled. It was a great tour. The tour covered all the areas we expected.!”
Anna Crivei
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