Athens City and Acropolis: 3-Hour Walking Tour

Athens City and Acropolis: 3-Hour Walking Tour

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Explore the city of Athens on a guided walking tour. See the changing of the guard at the Greek Parliament in Syntagma Square. Admire the Temple of Zeus, the oldest temple in Europe. Visit the ancient Acropolis and marvel at the sweeping views!

Highlights

See the changing of the guard at the Parliament Building in Syntagma Square
Visit the Temple of Zeus, the oldest temple in Europe
Tour the Acropolis and marvel at the incredible views of Athens, the port, and the sea

Description

Begin your tour of Athens in front of the Parliament building in Syntagma Square, where you’ll see the changing of the guard. From the city’s central historical district you’ll walk from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to the National Gardens, where you’ll enjoy a pleasant stroll to the neoclassical Zappeion Hall. Visit Europe’s oldest temple, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, and the old Plaka district. The 3-hour guided tour continues with a visit to the Acropolis, where you’ll see the wonders of the Golden Age of Pericles. See the Propylea, the Temple of Nike, and the Parthenon. From the top of the hill you’ll have breathtaking views of the city and the sea. In addition, you’ll visit the Observatory, and Democracy, Philopappos, and Mars hills. Admire the Theater of Dionysos and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, where ancient Greek drama was first staged. Your guided tour ends on the hill of the Acropolis.