The acropolis and the acropolis museum walking tour. For years, countless travelers have joined our walks, making athens free walking tour a favorite introduction to the city of legendary hero. The period of rebirth started in 1832 under king otto who reestablished athens as the capital of greece. Athens introduction walk self guided, athens athens is one of the oldest european cities, widely regarded as the birthplace of western civilization. Walking tour of athens, with the acropolis and plaka. Top 5 free walking tours in athens free tours by foot. Athens walking tours tours and activities in athens and greece. They are free for your enjoyment, and you may use them on your phone or tablet as you walk through the most important ancient ruins and the historic center of athens. Save time and money on this halfday combo tour that features the major highlights of athens. You will get a full introduction to the city and feel like a local.
Athens tourist attractions map millions of travelers from around the world would come to athens each year to see the beautiful ancient sites of parthenon up close. Walk with me do what moves you by joining my walking orientation. Athens walking tours athens self guided walking tour and. Athens walking tours walks description athens info guide. Athensguide 2 money 3 communication 4 holidays 5 transportation 6 food 8 eventsduringtheyear 9 thingstodo 10 dosanddonots 11 activities. Whether or not you use a hopon bus, download and study the maps while planning your vacation. Athens walking tours can arrange a private or custom made walk just for you, your friends, family or your party. Athens experienced significant growth after world war ii as people migrated from villages and islands to find work. Their enthusiastic and knowledgeable local guides take you to the best spots in athens and share some of their stories. Avoid the heat of the summer months and join this exciting evening walking tour of athens in the heart of the historical centre through athens must see neighborhoods and local attractions. I am despina savvidou, coowner of the athens walking tours and a professional licensed guide since 1979 and this is an invitation for you to become our partner after being a guide for 25 years, touring all over greece and athens. He specializes in graecoroman history and his tours. Explore the history of athens on a walking tour with a private guide or in a group tour.
Recommended for the first day of visit in order to know athens better. Towering over the capital, acropolis is a very impressive sight, and walking around on its grounds, gives the visitor a. Due to the current situation with covid19 globally, athens walking tours, with a sense of responsibility, commitment, and concern for each of our fellow human beings, are postponing all tours. Book your tickets online for athens walking tours, athens. Self guided walking tours to explore athens, greece. Athens walking tour map 1 from top left to bottom right click to see larger walking tour tips. The majority of visitors want to see the ancient athens, and listen to tales from greek mythology. All of the athens walking tours guides are licensed by the greek ministry of. The website has walking tour maps and information on major. Dinner and overnight at hotel, athens day 2 sunday. Due to the current situation with covid19 globally, athens walking tours, with a sense of responsibility, commitment, and concern for each of our fellow human beings, are postponing all tours scheduled for the period april 01 to 20, 2020. Athens walking tour map 1 welcome to harrys greece. Explore the city that has over 4000 years of history and discover all secrets that you wont find in your guidebook. Athens free walking tour 2020 all you need to know.
Custom made programs make it possible that you visit and learn a lot and have your private guide. Explore the greatest of ancient greek architectural feats on a 4hour private walking tour of the acropolis of athens and the new acropolis museum, followed by dinner. The self guided walks included below guide you to explore the birthplace of western civilization and discover some of the citys many archaeological gems, traditional greek food, nightlife, shopping and recreational venues. George has studied ancient history and archaeology in britain and in greece. Greeces entry into the european union brought further growth.
Find the best free walking tours in athens with local guides and give what you. A walking tour along the beach with all the tips for the best leisure and activities in the city. This is one of the most popular free walking tours in athens. View the athens music history tour in a larger map. Dublin, ireland walking tour of 11 christian sights with. During your tour, youll gain insight into the significance of the historic monuments of acropolis including the parthenon, the erechtheion, the propylaia, the nike temple as well as other significant sights of athens including the odeon of herodes atticus. In addition to the free tour, new athens free tour also offers paid street art and other themed tours. Athens walking tours the best tours and activities in greece.
The church and vaults are open to tours on saturdays, and seasonally on some weekdays. See classical athens and get to know its everyday life during this absorbing free tour. Evening walking tour of athens and light dinner the. But other than the parthenon, there are several other interesting sites to discover in the city and the athens tour map will guide you into visiting these sites. The 10 best athens walking tours with photos tripadvisor. Continue walking on church street away from the river liffey.
The first and best free orientation walk in athens. You may walk each one separately, or you may combine them for one daylong tour. Athens walking tours tours and activities in athens and. But if you want to explore athens on foot, then we have an athens tourist map walking thats available for you to use. If you fancy taking the hop on hop off bus for your tour, then refer to our athens hop on hop off bus map. Start at the citys most monumental site, the iconic acropolis. The athens mythology walking tour takes a route through ancient athens. Athens walking tours athens, greece survival guide. You will stroll through the most important landmarks in greece and the buzz of athens. Bus touristique athenes tour officiel city sightseeing 2020. Apr 30, 2020 whether you are a local or a tourist, get to know the area even better while on foot with the best athens walking tours on tripadvisor. Athens introduction walk self guided, athens, greece. Yes, we can still go on living art nouveau in brussels.
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