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This comprehensive city tour will show you some of the most important landmarks and sights of the historical center of Athens but also a thorough visit to the Acropolis where your guide will give you in-depth guided tour of the history of this world heritage site and its breathtaking monuments.

The tour begins inside the Syntagma metro station where your guide will show you shortly  the archaeological exhibits that came to light during the construction of the metro. You will then continue on to the House of the Greek parliament, the Monument to the Unknown Soldier and watch the changing of the guards.

Your walking tour of Athens continues towards the National Gardens passing by the  the neoclassical Zappeion Hall, in front of which tower the surviving columns of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, both of which you will have to opportunity to visit. Finally we reach the Acropolis where we will begin our ascent while taking in the spectacular views of the city below. Your guide will give you a detailed explanation of the glorious monuments of the Acropolis such as, the Parthenon, Erection, Propylaia, Nike Temple .

Highlights

  • National garden
  • Zappeion hall
  • Greek parliament
  • Monument of the Uknown soldier
  • Temple of Zeus
  • Hadrian’s Arch
  • Acropolis
  • Small group tours max 18 participants

Inclusions:

  • Professional local english speaking guide
  • All taxes

Exclusions:

  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees of Acropolis (26 Euro p/p *half price during winter season)
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

Additional Info:

  • Your tour guide holding the orange colored Athens Walking Tours sign will be waiting for you inside the Syntagma Metro Station one level down, by the ticket validating machines, underneath the big central hanging clock. Please be at the meeting point by 09:15 because the tours starts at 09:30 am
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