Come see the very best sites Athens has to offer on the Best of Athens Walking Tour, which takes you around the center of the city to fully absorb its deep history, both modern and ancient. From modern sites such as the House of Parliament, National Garden, and various national monuments, to ancient sites such as the Panathenaic Stadium (home of the first Olympics), Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch, and Plaka, the supposed neighborhood of the Greek Gods, this grand tour of Athens will offer you a mix of the old and the new for a complete view of Athens and its unique culture. Though the tour is three hours, the walking time is approximately one hour and is thus suitable for vacationers of any age. The tours, conducted in Greek, English, Spanish, and other languages if requested ahead of time, begin each morning and may require additional fees for museum admissions.
Athens Walking Tours
011-30-210-884-7269
athenswalkingtours.gr
Another walking tour that's great for any tourist hoping to see all that Athens has to offer is the Athens City Tour and Acropolis Museum, which offers a focus on the ancient Greek Acropolis in addition to the modern and ancient monuments throughout the city. This half-day tour takes you to all the must-see sites, including the University, National Library, Royal Palace, National Garden, Dionysos Theater, and numerous other national and political monuments, as well as to the hilltop Acropolis which defines ancient Greek development in art and architecture.
Key Tours
4 Kalirrois St.
117 43 Athens, Greece
011-30-210-923-3166
keytours.gr
A unique option for touring Athens during the day is a bike tour. Lasting two hours, the six-kilometer BicycleGreece Athens Tour will take you through the city to see not only some of the major sites of Athens, but also the lesser-known but equally beautiful areas around the city. From the historic Athenian village of Plaka to the scenic Philoppapou Hill to the old Byzantine structures of Athenian neighborhoods such as Gazi, Thissio, and Monastiraki, BicycleGreece will lead you through the "roads less traveled" with 75 percent of the tour on roads free of vehicles. This leisurely ride is perfect for adults and youngsters.
BicycleGreece
45 Aristotelos
10433 Athens, Greece
011-30-210-921-8160
bicyclegreece.com
