You will join your guide at Syntagma Square, near the Hellenic Parliament. Together with your guide you will discover this remarkable neoclassical building and learn its history in a fun, relaxed way. If you’re lucky, you might witness the changing guard ceremony. Once your guide has taken the first picture of you in front of the Old Royal Palace, you will head through amazing illuminated alleyways to your next destination, Ermou Street.
Ermou Street is an enchanting vibrant world, that will amuse you by its shine and vividness. On the way, you will pop into some gift stores to buy memorable presents and enjoy live music performed by street artists.
At Monastiraki Square, you will catch a glimpse of the local life and receive the best recommendations and tips about the Greek way to relax from your friendly guide. And as the cherry on the top, you will be shot in front of the Acropolis royally towering over the city and glowing through the night.The Hellenic Parliament is the parliament of Greece, located in a neoclassical three-story building, also known as the Old Royal Palace. In the forecourt of the palace, you can see another city landmark, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by the Evzones, an elite regiment in an authentic traditional uniform.Syntagma Square or Constitution Square is a center of the city, an important site of Athens politics and history. This square is a transport hub, general hang-out spot, and the epicenter for any demonstrations or strikes.It is a heaven for shopaholics. On both sides of Ermou, there are dozens of shops - clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, and perfumery. It is also a beloved place of young artists and creative individuals, who often arrange improvised performances in the evenings.Monastiraki is one of the central districts of Athens, located near the old historical sites Plaka and the Athenian agora. It is a vibrant square known for its cobbled alleys, traditional taverns, small shops, and stalls. It is always crowded with tourists and passionate traders who sell nuts, lottery tickets, fruits, artisanal soaps, handmade sandals, and souvenirs.