This tour is designed for visitors who want to see Athens’ most important historical and architectural landmarks in a short amount of time. Led by an expert English-speaking guide, you’ll explore neoclassical gems, hidden neighborhoods, and panoramic viewpoints that reveal the soul of Athens.
Proposed Itinerary (3 Hours)
- Meeting Point – Zappeion Hall
Start at the elegant Zappeion Hall, a neoclassical building at the edge of the National Gardens, constructed for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Your guide will introduce the history of the Olympic revival and the role of this landmark in modern Athens. - Kallimarmaro (Panathenaic Stadium)
Conclude at the Panathenaic Stadium, the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble, where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896. - Evzones & Changing of the Guard – Syntagma Square
Walk to Syntagma Square to witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Learn about the Evzones, their distinctive uniforms, and the symbolism of this long-standing tradition. - The Athenian Trilogy – Panepistimiou Street
Discover three jewels of neoclassical architecture:
- National Library – a temple to Greek letters.
- University of Athens – the city’s academic centerpiece.
- Academy of Athens – inspired by ancient Greek temples, representing knowledge and learning.
- Anafiotika – Hidden Cycladic Quarter
Descend to Anafiotika, the whitewashed, island-style neighborhood tucked beneath the Acropolis. Learn how 19th-century island builders recreated the feel of the Cyclades right in the heart of Athens. - Plaka & Monastiraki
Walk through the Plaka district, Athens’ oldest neighborhood, full of neoclassical houses, ancient ruins, and Byzantine churches. Continue to Monastiraki, famous for its flea market, vibrant streets, and proximity to the Roman Agora.
Highlights of the Tour
- See the most iconic landmarks of Athens in just three hours.
