Grand Tour of Athens

Sightseeing  :  Greece  :  Attica And The Saronic Isles  :  Athens  :  Walking Tours

Admire the diversity of Athens by strolling around the narrow streets of the old quarter that develops on the foothill of the Acropolis. This introductory walk will lead you though the city’s main sites and side streets to discover monuments and landmarks that have shaped the identity of Athens over the centuries. The birthplace of drama, democracy, and philosophy, Athens today is a maze of aesthetic anarchy filled with steel and concrete edifices and bustling thoroughfares. But hidden away from the busy main roads you will find a secret city of narrow alleyways, hidden courtyards and ancient buildings all of which are cobwebbed by time. Relish this cultural mishmash with this walking tour that explores the neighborhoods where Athens began.

This tour spans 3,400 years of Athenian history, including: Greek and Roman ruins, medieval churches, Ottoman mosques, stately neoclassical edifices, vibrant city squares, and colorful markets. Over the course of the walk, your guide aims to give a broad but comprehensive look at the city, explaining in detail how the city as a whole has been planned and built as well as the institutions, individuals, and visionaries who are a part of its long, compelling story.

*Note: The tour will not enter any archaeological sites.