Athens: Acropolis & Museum with City Highlights Exploration

Athens: Acropolis & Museum with City Highlights Exploration

Tours Culture & history Activities Good for groups

See the very best and most beloved sites of Athens in one day. At a relaxed pace, with engaging and in-depth narration, unlock centuries of myths and legends in the city that shaped Western civilization as we know it today.

Highlights

Learn from a licensed historian, archaeologist & guide
Take home a wealth of knowledge in Greek mythology and history
Visit Athens’ best sites such as the Acropolis, Acropolis museum, Syntagma Square, National Gardens and the Academy
Discover the beautiful cycladic neighbourhood of Anafiotika, picturesque Plaka and lively Monastiraki Square

Description

Discover the most iconic, impressive sites and areas of Athens. Your deeply knowledgeable, friendly guide will show you the city while giving you a valuable insight into the history and culture of Athens. Starting from the wonder of the Acropolis explore the magnificent site and the state-of-the-art Acropolis museum. Continue on to Syntagma Square where the Greek National Parliament stands. Embark on a journey through the city from the beautiful National Gardens to the lively markets of Monastiraki. Wander through picturesque Plaka and discover the little-known neighbourhood of Anafiotika with its Cycladic houses of blue and white with overarching bougainvillaea. From antiquity to modern Athens; through Venetian, Byzantine and Ottoman influence; from gardens to markets, ruins and island neighbourhoods; Athens has it all!