Greece · Walking Tour

Athens Highlights Walking Tour

4 Hours Round trip from Athens Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk through central Athens with an English-speaking guide
02 See the Hellenic Parliament and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier
03 Watch the changing of the guards at Syntagma Square
04 Stroll through the National Garden
05 Visit the Panathenaic Stadium, built entirely of marble
06 Pass by the neoclassical Zappeion Hall
07 See Hadrian’s Arch and the Temple of Olympian Zeus

Discover Athens on foot as you explore a mix of ancient landmarks, neoclassical architecture, and everyday city life. This guided walking tour takes you through some of the capital’s most recognisable sights, from Syntagma Square and the Hellenic Parliament to the peaceful National Garden and the marble Panathenaic Stadium.

Along the way, pass the elegant Zappeion Hall and admire iconic monuments including the Arch of Hadrian and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. With an English-speaking guide leading the way, this tour offers a well-rounded introduction to the history, culture, and atmosphere of Athens.

One of the main historic attractions of Athens, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Athens

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hellenic Parliament, Athens 105 57, Greece

House of the Greek parliament and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier and watch the changing of the guards.

National Garden, Leoforos Amalias 1, Athens 10557 Greece

Your tour then continues towards the National Gardens

Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue, 999-20, Athens 999-20 Greece

The Panathenaic Stadium or Kallimarmaro is a multi-purpose stadium in Athens, Greece. One of the main historic attractions of Athens, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.

Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center, Leof. Vasilissis Olgas, Athens Greece

Passing by the beautiful neoclassical Zappeion Hall

Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece

Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Athens 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
English-Speaking Guide

What's Not Included

Personal Expenses
Entrance Fees - Visit to the Acropolis
Tips
Private Transportation - Pick up/ drop off service

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Entrance Fees: Acropolis: Full: €20, Reduced: €10 Combo Ticket: Full: €30, Reduced: €15 (Acropolis of Athens, Ancient Agora of Athens, Archaeological Museum of Kerameikos, Archaeological Site of Lykeion, Hadrian's Library, Kerameikos, Museum of the Ancient Agora, North slope of the Acropolis, Olympieio, Roman Agora of Athens, South Slope of Acropolis). Valid for 5 days.
Please note: Tickets for the archaeological sites can be issued also separately with a different cost for each site.
Free Admission Days: 6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri) 18 April (International Monuments Day) 18 May (International Museums Day) The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days) 28 October Every first Sunday from November 1st to March 31st
Holidays: 1 January,25 March,1 May,Easter Sunday,25 December: closed 26 December:Closed
Most travellers can participate
The tour does not include visit to the Acropolis site. Guide can give you all the information needed and clients if they wish must enter the site on their own. The tour can end outside the Acropolis site.
Meeting point is at Syntagma square at the fountain.

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