Best of Historical Athens Private Walking Tour

Take this private walking tour in Athens and connect the dots between “yesterday” and “today” by letting your guide unveil unknown parts of history and significant details on historical buildings, beautiful old chapels and numerous monuments. Find hidden gems of unspoiled beauty and magnificent views. You will have a great walking tour of :

Τhe House of Parliament with the tomb to the Unknown Soldier
Changing of the Guards
Τhe National Gardens
Τhe Presidential Residence
Herodes Atticus road
Τhe Panathenaic Stadium
The Zeus Temple
Hadrian's Arch
The Lysicrates Monument
St.Catherine’s chapel
A stroll in Plaka-the Athens old town
The Athens Cathedral
Hadrian’s Library
Roman Forum
Flea Market area

Avoid missing all the hot spots and gain insight you'd miss alone.
You get to admire stunning Archeological Sites.
100% personalized tour customized at your pace.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica

Meet with your expert private guide in the heart of Athens, Syntagma square. Follow your knowledgeable guide to the elegant House of Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Walk through the cool and shady National Gardens and enjoy the tranquillity and the fresh air. Watch and capture with your camera the Change of Guards done by our famous Evzones in front of the Presidential Residence, which is located on the ultra-chic Herodes Atticus Road.

Your walk will continue to the Panathenaic Stadium, where you will learn about the first Olympic Games of modern times. Next stop on our itinerary is the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch, both significant Roman monuments and the beautiful neoclassical Zappeion Hall.

The walk continues onwards to the small alleys of the most picturesque area of Athens, the Plaka. Marvel the beautiful St. Catherine’s church and learn about Lysicrates Monument and its’ importance in the 4th Century BC. Pass by Melina's Cafe, a charming little cafe which is dedicated to Greece's most beloved actress and champion, who fought for the return of the Parthenon Marbles. The beautiful alleys of Plaka, will lead you to the Metropolis Square and the Metropolis Cathedral of Athens and on, to the Hadrian's library, the Roman Forum and the colorful, vibrant Flea Market in the Monastiraki area. There will be short stops for commentary and pictures.


Duration: 2 hours