Athenian Hills Walking Tour

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Athenian Hills Walking Tour

By Zach Athan Walking Tours

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Free cancellation available
3h
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Multiple languages

Overview

Travellers usually ignore the lovely hills of Athens in favour of concentrating mostly on the Acropolis site. I am able to provide a detailed explanation of each of them, including its history, and suggest lovely locations for stunning photographs.

As a native of Athens I know well the most of the good places and secret corners of it. Walking and photography is my passion. I want to share this experience with my guests. I spent a lot of time on each of the hills and brought people with me leaving a great last impression.
Athens is not easy to explore, the touristic infrastructure here is not so well developed (except for Acropolis and archaeological sites around), so it's easy to lose a lot of curious places. I am here to help you to discover this city at a maximum level.

This year-round hiking and walking tour is ideal for small groups or solo travellers.

Activity location

Philopappos Monument
- Filopappos Hill
- 104 38, Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

Makrigianni 13
- 13 Makrigianni
- 117 42, Athina, Greece

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Athenian Hills Walking Tour

3h
English

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 08:30

Price details

£29.69 x 1 Adult£29.69

Total

Until Sun, 28 Sept

What's included, what's not

Complimentary bottle of water
Private transport
Museum visiting

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Philopappos Monument

We'll explore the old walls that are left from ancient Athens. You'll also visit the Eastern Roman church of St. Dimitrios. Then, we'll walk through the Dimitrios Pikionis square, which offers a wonderful view of the Acropolis. Finally, we'll head to the top of the hill to see the Monument of Philopappos and enjoy the beautiful views all around and taking photos.

Pnyx

We will explore the Pnyx Hill (just next to Filopappou) - the place of Athenian Democracy. This is where Athenian citizens gathered to discuss laws, make decisions, and participate in the governance of their city. We will see the ancient speaker's platform (Vèma) and will pass near the telescope of the modern National Observatory of Athens.

Herod Atticus Odeon

As we make our way towards Ardittós Hill, we'll walk by the remarkably well-preserved and still-used Roman theatre built by Herodes Atticus.

Ardittos Hill

Reaching the top of Ardittós Hill, we'll be rewarded with a fantastic view of the Panathenaic Stadium – an ancient stadium that was fully reconstructed for the first modern Olympic Games. We'll then take a stroll around the stadium before heading to our final stop, where we can enjoy a breathtaking panorama of all the amazing places we've explored on our tour.

Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center

As an optional final stop on our way back, we'll see the beautiful neoclassical Zappeion building, which was established by Evangelos and Konstantinos Zappas and notably built to host events for the modern Olympic Games. Kindly note, that we will not enter inside the building, it is open only for events and exhibitions.

Monument of Lysikrates

Passing through a Plaka district we will enjoy the beauty of Lysikrates Monument. This monument stands as a reminder of ancient Athenian musical competitions.

Koukaki District

As we begin our tour and head towards Philopappou Hill, we'll walk through Koukaki, a area where you'll see a mix of beautiful old neoclassical buildings right next to more modern styles of architecture.

Mets

We'll experience the charming and lively Mets area, nestled at the base of Ardittos Hill. This area has a wonderful old-world feel, with its beautiful neoclassical buildings that remind you of 19th-century Athens. From there, we'll take a special, less-known path used by locals to enter Ardittos Hill.

Dionysiou Areopagitou

Leaving Pnyx Hill, we'll stroll along the Dionysiou Areopagitou promenade. As we walk, we'll admire the ancient Athenian ruins alongside elegant neoclassical buildings. Our path will also take us by the Roman Cistern and the sanctuary of the Nymphs.

Arch Of Hadrian

As we leave Plaka, we'll walk under the impressive Arch of Hadrian. We'll then pass close to the majestic Temple of Olympian Zeus before making our way to the Mets district via Vassilisis Olga's Street.

Location

Activity location

Philopappos Monument
- Filopappos Hill
- 104 38, Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

Makrigianni 13
- 13 Makrigianni
- 117 42, Athina, Greece

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