Have you ever walked through the streets of Athens, the modern capital of Greece? Have you ever strolled in the narrow streets of the old city learning about its history? Definitely not with me! Following a walking tour we will explore together the secrets and treasures that the city hides, discussing about mythology, the roots of democracy, visiting the Acropolis temples and the beating heart of ancient Athens,the ancient Agora.
Acropolis Metro station
Starting from the south slope of the Acropolis we will make an introduction to history and mythology of Athens, we will see the most ancient theater in the world dedicated to Dionysus and we will ascend the hill.Discussing about the most important monuments of the acropolis hill. We will see the renovated temple of wingless Nike, the gateway (Propylaea) ,the complicated Erechtheion temple and the epitome of the classical times, the Parthenon.Then we will proceed to the ancient market ,the beating heart of the ancient city, where philosophy and democracy meets.Walking in the ancient agora, we will have the possibility to admire the best preserved temple dedicated to Hephaestus.
Ancient Market's exit/Monasteraki Square
Guide fee
Entrance tickets (The cost of entrance to the Acropolis is about 20 euros and is good for the other sites in the area including the ancient agora, theatre of Dionysos, Kerameikos, Roman Agora, Tower of the Winds and the Temple of Olympian Zeus)
personal expenses.
I can customize a tour for you on a different time if there is availability.
-Acropolis site and ancient market include entrance fees.
-It is recommended to buy tickets online before the tour so that we avoid the queue and further delays at the ticket desks.
-If you get a discount, be sure you carry the documents needed (student card, age,)
-Sun Hat and suncream are necessary between May and September.Comfortable shoes and water as well all along the year.
-Please do not carry heavy things, big backpacks that are not aloud and expensive things.
-Eating, drinking and smoking are not allowed inside archaeological sites.
The normal ticket costs 1,20 euro and lasts for 90'.But there are other combinations that last 3 or 5 days including airport ticket too.