Greece · City Tours

5-Hour Athens History and Architecture Tour through the City's Ages

5 Hours Round trip from Acropolis Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Athens through its Classical, Roman, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and modern heritage
  • 02 Visit the Metropolis Church of Athens and the city's oldest Byzantine church
  • 03 See the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Wall, and other Roman-era remains
  • 04 Stroll through the local markets of Plaka and the Anafiotika neighbourhood
  • 05 Enjoy local food and drinks while discovering hidden gems of the city

Explore Athens through its Classical, Roman, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and modern heritage on this 5-hour city tour. Visit landmarks such as the Holocaust Memorial, Metropolis Church, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the city's oldest olive trees, while discovering architectural treasures, local markets, and the charming streets of Plaka and Anafiotika. Along the way, enjoy local food and drinks as you experience the many layers of the Greek capital.

Explore Athens through its Classical, Roman, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and modern heritage on this 5-hour city tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
City Athens
Languages Arabic, English, French, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Athens Through the Ages City Tour

  • Meet your guide at the agreed-upon location.

  • See the southern and northern slopes of the Acropolis.

  • Visit the Metropolis Church of Athens, the Old Metropolis, the Small Metropolis, and the oldest Byzantine church in the city.

  • Explore the Holocaust Memorial and the Jewish synagogues.

  • Check out the Roman extension of the city, including the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Wall, the bath complex, a statue of Greece and Lord Byron, and the newly installed statue of Alexander the Great.

  • Proceed to the eclectic buildings of the Academy of Athens, as well as the former buildings of the university and the National Library.

  • Marvel at the oldest olive trees in Athens.

  • Relax in the embrace of nature at the National Gardens and visit the conference hall of the Zappas family, known as the Zappeion, as well as the Olympic Stadium.

  • Stroll through local markets and bazaars in the Plaka district and the Anafiotika neighbourhood.

  • Enjoy local food and drinks.

southern and northern slopes of the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Plaka, Anafiotika neighbourhood

Where this trip takes you

southern and northern slopes of the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Plaka, Anafiotika neighbourhood

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Acropolis 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Greek guide

  • Books and catalogues

  • Recommendations and hidden gems

  • WiFi hotspot

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees

  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Hat/umbrella

  • Sunglasses

  • Mask

  • Fan

  • Wipes

  • Hand gel

  • Water

Know before you go

  • The whole program can be tailored based on your preferences and the number of hours you prefer. Extra activities can definitely be added.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Athens, Greece
Tour start
Acropolis, Athens 116 36, Greece
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Acropolis.

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