Acropolis monuments, Parthenon and Plaka, Monastiraki walking tour

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Duration:3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Athens, Greece

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Escape the buzz of downtown Athens and head to Acropolis peaceful hill for a 3.5-hour leisurely-paced walking tour, finishing with a walk to picturesque Plaka! Your expert local guide will introduce you to the gentle hills around Athens’ Acropolis, chatting about the area’s ancient history as you go. Discover the charms of Plaka (Athens’ Old Town), Roman Agora with its archaeological remains, and experience the thousand years old history of Monastiraki square.
A leisurely made walking tour when you combine the glorious Acropolis monuments and Parthenon temple with Athens's most picturesque and beautiful neighborhood, the majestic Plaka.

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1. Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. The word acropolis is from the Greek words ἄκρον and πόλις
2. Parthenon
The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patroness. Construction started in 447 BC when the Delian League was at the peak of its power.
3. Temple of Athena Nike
The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis.
4. Tower of the Winds
The Tower of the Winds or the Horologion of Andronikos Kyrrhestes is an octagonal Pentelic marble clocktower in the Roman Agora in Athens that functioned as a horologion or "timepiece". It is considered the world's first meteorological station. Unofficially, the monument is also called Aerides (Greek: Αέρηδες), which means Winds. The structure features a combination of sundials, a water clock, and a wind vane.[1] It was designed by Andronicus of Cyrrhus around 50 BC, but according to other sources, might have been constructed in the 2nd century BC before the rest of the forum. The Athens Ephorate of Antiquities performed restoration work, cleaning and conserving the structure, between 2014 and 2016.
5. Monastiraki
The heart of Athens city, this square reminds its vivid atmospere and its significant historic importance.
6. Plaka
In the shadow of the Acropolis and its ancient temples, hillside Plaka has a village feel, with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops selling jewelry, clothes and local ceramics. Sidewalk cafes and family-run tavernas stay open until late, and Cine Paris shows classic movies al fresco. Nearby, the whitewashed homes of the Anafiotika neighborhood give the small enclave a Greek-island vibe
7. Roman Agora
The Roman Agora was built around 100 metres east of the original agora by Eucles of Marathon between 27 BC and 17 BC (or possibly in 10 BC), using funds donated by Augustus, in fulfilment of a promise originally made by Julius Caesar in 51 BC.[1] The Roman Agora has not today been fully excavated, but is known to have been a open space surrounded by a peristyle. To its south was a fountain. To its east, behind a marble colonnade, were shops and an Ionic propylaeum (entrance), the Gate of Athena Archegetis. To its west was a Doric gate, the East Propylon,[2] next to the Tower of the Winds and a set of "vespasianae" (public toilets). An inscription records the existence of an Agoranomion (an office for market officials). The Fethiye Mosque was built to the north during the Ottoman period.

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Posted By : kevinjN573XZ
Terrific tour. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and was an excellent communicator. We would definitely recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-06 09:12:17

Posted By : OpulentTravler
Everything in this tour was wonderful! Anna was an amazing guide!!! If you go, see Plaka as well the Acropolis, it is charming. Anna made all of it so interesting with so much knowledge about every aspect, cultural, mythological and historical aspects.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04 00:01:40

Posted By : Noreen_B
We really enjoyed our tour of the Acropolis. Artemis was a great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable.
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Posted On : 2023-11-02 14:58:01

Posted By : Kim_C
Fantastic walking tour. Easy meeting point. Sofia our guide was amazing. So so knowledgeable and made navigating the Acropolis and Pathanon so easy. Walk through Plaka was also a highlight. A real hidden gem. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2023-10-09 12:57:43

Posted By : katherinewN5834PI
Anna was wonderful! We loved our tour with her. She was very knowledgeable and a delight to spend the morning with!
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Posted On : 2023-10-03 16:34:34

Posted By : Walt_D
Old historic neighborhood by the Acropolis .
The historical and architecture..

Recommend the walking tour
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Posted On : 2023-09-24 06:35:14

Posted By : Sharon_E
Thoroughly enjoyable experience with a great guide, Artemis. The pies at the end of the trip were absolutely delicious! Good value for money too.
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Posted On : 2023-08-26 18:20:12

Posted By : A7315XBdianas
The tour company changed our tour to another tour because they could not meet the original commitment. We agreed. During our tour our guide left us at the Parthenon to take the tour to the museum. We were only 5 minutes late to our meeting spot. Worse, she only gave us 20 minutes to take photos, get water and go to the restroom...which had a very long line. She seemed very taken back by the crowds and I found that unprofessional from the get go. Not a good experience.
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Posted On : 2023-05-29 02:58:58

Posted By : dorism71
We only had two days in Athens before our cruise, so time is limited. We unfortunately were at the wrong location and missed our 9 AM tour, and got to Athens Walks late.Demos was such a helpful young man and made sure we didn’t miss out. He split our tour and we joined the Plaka part of the tour and came back in the evening for the Acropolis tour with George as our guide. George was intelligent and had us understand not only the history of acropolis, but also Greek mythology. This was the highlight of our stay in Athens.
We cannot say enough about Demos as he went above and beyond to help us that day. He should get some accolades from his supervisor as he really deserves it.
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Posted On : 2023-05-20 02:11:42

Posted By : Lindsay M
This tour was absolutely fantastic!! Seeing the Parthenon and learning about the other monuments was absolutely fascinating. One of the best parts of the tour was working with Kostas. He was so knowledgeable, passionate, and enthusiastic. It is very clear how much he loves Athens and all of its rich history which made his ability to share his wealth of information that much more interesting and exciting. He was also very personable and friendly. He has a great sense of humor and was happy to snap a photo. We did the acropolis tour with a big group but were lucky enough to end the day with the hidden gems walking tour with just my husband, Kostas, and I. This was an amazing opportunity to see more of old Athens and Plaka and get to truly see some hidden gems we never would’ve found without this tour. Cannot recommend Kostas enough. He truly made the experience for us! Would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens.
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Posted On : 2022-06-28 07:01:12