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Self-Guided Walking Tour Athens

This post is a free, self-guided walking tour of Athens's historic centre.

You can complete this tour in about 90 minutes, but you may want to take more time to explore the area.

Introduction

Athens is an ancient city and the modern capital of Greece.

This city has a history dating back thousands of years, so there are a number of notable landmarks worth visiting.

This tour will take you to dozens of the most historic locations in the city centre and some of the most photographed.

Experience both the hustle and bustle of large public squares and quieter streets of small neighborhoods.

We will begin the tour at Syntagma Square and circle around the centre of Athens, returning at the end to the same location.

You can expect to visit at least 17+ historic sites along the way.

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1. Syntagma Square

Syntagma (meaning “Constitution”) Square sits in the heart of Athens. We start our tour in the center of this Square.

It was designed in the 1830s when King Otto moved the capital from Nafplio to Athens. 

Otto was a 17-year-old Bavarian prince who the powers that be crowned King at the end of the Greek War of Independence.

Originally called Palace Square, the spot was chosen because it was the highest point in central Athens.

Its name was changed to Constitution Square in 1943 when the Greeks revolted, demanding a liberal constitution.

Today the square is full of trees and statues, a fountain, and marble benches.

Over the years, one has found everything from a concert to a festival to a demonstration or simply a spot to meet up with friends. 

Other buildings on the square include a 5-star hotel with a rooftop bar, a terminal for the Athens Coastal Tram, and even a Mcdonald's restaurant.

Within the surrounding blocks are museums, restaurants, hotels, banks, and government buildings. 

Our next stop takes us across the square to Vasilissis Amalias Street.

 You'll see a massive and imposing building on the other side. 

Cross the street to the square in front of it.

2. Hellenic Parliament

This is the Hellenic Parliament or Greek Parliament building. The cornerstone of this neoclassical building was laid in 1836.  

Royals occupied the building into the early 1900s where, after a fire, it served as a museum and hospital, eventually becoming the Parliament building in 1929.

Our next step is there in the center front of the building.

3. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

In front of the Parliament is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The tomb honors all who died, without a name, defending their country.

Evzones guard the tomb 24/7. These are members of the military who wear a traditional uniform that includes a fustanella (a stiff white kilt) and a red baize hat with a black tassel. 

They stand in pairs in perfect stillness until it’s time to change the guard.

This is something they do every hour of every day except on Sundays when there is a bigger and more popular procession called the Grand Change.

At 11:00 (am), this procession begins, requiring blocked-off streets as all of the Evzones gather and march together to music.

Go back to Vasillisis Amalias Avenue.

Turn left and head down the street.

4. National Garden

On the left is the National Garden , a 28-acre green oasis in the center of Athens.

The garden was originally commissioned by Queen Amalia, the first queen of Greece, in 1838 and was called The Queen's Garden.

It was designed by the German horticulturist Friedrich Schmidt and was initially known as the Royal Garden.

The garden was opened to the public in 1923 and was renamed the National Garden in 1927.

The National Garden features a wide variety of trees, plants, and flowers, including species from all over the world.

Some of the highlights include the botanical museum, a duck pond, a small zoo, and a children's playground.

The garden is also home to several ancient ruins, including the remains of a Roman aqueduct and a small temple dedicated to the goddess Nemesis.

The Garden is large and peaceful and a perfect place to find shade on a hot day. 

Keep heading south on Vasillisis Amalias Avenue.

As you walk further on you’ll come across the Zappeio Roman baths on the edge of the park

The Roman baths at Zappeion were built in the 1st century AD during the Roman period and were used for bathing and socializing.

The complex included hot and cold rooms, a swimming pool, and a system of underground heating to warm the floors and walls. The baths fell into disuse and were abandoned after the decline of the Roman Empire.

In the 19th century, during the reconstruction of Athens as the capital of the newly established Greek state, the Zappeion conference center was built over the ruins of the Roman baths. 

Keep heading south on Vasillisis Amalias Avenue .

As you're nearing the corner of Vasillissis Olgas Street , in the park on your left, you’ll see a statue of the famous British Poet Lord Byron.

And on your right, you’ll find our next stop.

5. Equestrian Statue of Alexander the Great

This bronze statue was created by sculptor Giannis Pappas in 1993 and was unveiled here, in its new location in 2019.

This is young Alexander, atop his beloved horse Bucephalus.

Alexander the Great and Athens had a difficult relationship.

In spite of taking the city in 335 BC and establishing a pro-Macedonian administration, he was respectful of Athenian tradition and learning.

Alexander rescued Athens from destruction following the city's takeover and permitted the Athenians to maintain their democratic system of government.

However, despite these actions, there were multiple uprisings against the Macedonian government since Alexander's rule in Athens was not well-liked by all Athenians.

Cross Vasillissis Olgas Street and continue walking a bit further down Vasillisis Amalias.

You can’t miss our next stop, which is there on your left.

6. Arch of Hadrian

The Arch of Hadrian, built in the second century AD, once spanned an ancient road as a gateway to Athens.

It made for a symbolic transition between old Athens and a new Roman suburb, Hadrianopolis.

In the 18th century, it became one of the main gates to the city, part of a defensive wall built around Athens by the Turks.

It’s believed that the citizens of Athens originally commissioned the arch’s design and construction, possibly in honor of the Roman emperor Hadrian.

Hadrian was an admirer of all things Greek and generously sponsored many projects in the city.

The design is similar to typical Roman arches of the time, built with solid marble although the top is similar to Greek arches.

The marble was mined from Mt. Pentelikon, 5 miles away, from the same quarry which supplied the marble used in the Parthenon.

There are two inscriptions on the arch.

On the western side facing the acropolis, it reads “This is Athens, the ancient city of Theseus”.

On the eastern side,  it reads, “ This is the city of Hadrian, not of Theseus”.

Just behind Hadrian's Arch is The Temple of Olympian Zeus

The Temple of Olympian Zeus was started just shy of 650 years before Emperor Hadrian eventually completed it.

The original plan was to make it the grandest of temples in the world, in honor of the Greek god Zeus.

Money issues, invasions, and the belief that the size was too big prevented the project from being completed back in the 6th century BC.

The site originally stood with 104 Corinthian columns (although the design at large is doric).

The floor of the temple measured 5,000 square meters, about the size of a football pitch.

The columns stood 15 meters high, or 50 feet and the site was adorned with statues of gods and a number of bronze statues of Hadrian himself. 

There was a massive statue of Hadian facing the Acropolis at the back of the Temple and, of course, one of Zeus. 

Sadly only 15 columns remain.

Some columns were taken to Rome, some were used in other projects, an earthquake destroyed others, and a few came down in a storm in the 1800s.

Our next stop is about 5 minutes away. 

Cross Vasillisis Amalia Avenue, the street which runs just in front of Hadiran’s Arch. It’s a busy street, so look for the crosswalk a little further down so you can safely get across.

Once across, you’ll want to get on Lisikratous. 

Following Lisikratous, you’ll walk for about three blocks through the Plaka neighborhood.

7. Plaka Neighborhood

The historic district, which is bordered by the neighborhoods of Monastiraki, Syntagma, and the Acropolis, is situated at the foot of the Acropolis hill.

It is one of the city's oldest and most scenic neighborhoods, with quaint, winding streets and classic buildings.

Neoclassical, Byzantine and Ottoman architectural styles are mixed throughout the neighborhood, and many of the structures are from the 19th century.

It’s also known for its many historic sites and landmarks.

Shopping and dining options are also plentiful in the Plaka district.

Tourists can browse the numerous gift shops, art galleries, and boutiques while dining at one of the many tavernas, cafes, or restaurants serving traditional Greek food.

At the end of the three blocks, you’ll run right into our third stop.

8. The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates

In the Plaka neighborhood, one finds a 2.7 meter (9 ft.) tall monument (a pedestal with a tripod) on what used to be a street lined with them.

These were prizes awarded to choregos.

A choregos was a wealthy citizen, appointed as an honor, who sponsored dramatic productions in ancient Athens.

As a patron, they paid for everything from costumes to the training of chorus members, to props, to feasts for winners of competitions. 

When a drama they had sponsored scored a victory in a competition, one of these tripods would be erected in their honor.

Lysicrates received a prize for his play and commissioned a monument to set it on.

The pedestal base is of marble. Corinthian-style half-columns stand above, and at the top are friezes of scenes from the play including Dionysus turning pirates into dolphins.

The tripod, long ago lost to history, would have stood atop.

As mentioned, the street, Tripodon street, used to be full of these tripods, although sadly only Lysicrates's remain.

It is thanks to some French Capuchin monks who incorporated it into their monastery library that it was protected. 

Although the monastery was destroyed in the 1800s during the Greek War of Independence, and the monument was buried in rubble, the French government paid for its eventual restoration.

At the south end of the square is Epimenidou street. Take the staircase there up towards the Acropolis.

At the top, turn right onto Stratanos street.

Follow Stratanos north, veering to the left just outside of the Holy Church of Saint George of the Rock where the street splits.

Keep walking along that street, which has no name, for a few minutes.

9. Anafiotika

The neighborhood of Anafiotika, part of Plaka, sits below the Acropolis and is one of the most charming in Athens.

Its narrow cobblestone streets and quaint semi-ramshackle homes look out over the ceramic tile roofs and skyline of Athens.

A short distance away are the restaurants, shops, hotels, museums, and historic sites that dot Plaka. 

These were once the homes of the workers who came to help refurbish King Otto’s palace. 

Many of the workers were from the island of Anafi, so named their little village on the hill Anafiotika (little Anafi).

The homes are similar to those on the islands, with white-washed walls and flat roofs.

These homes were quickly erected under nightfall while during the day they built grand homes for the elite of the city.

Sadly many homes were destroyed in the 1950s during archeological excavations and less than 50 remain today.  

Today the residents of this quiet neighborhood are mostly owned by the descendants of those who originally built the homes.

This was directed by a law stating they can only be passed on to family members (or sold to the Greek state).

Bright colors mark some doors and walls.

Flowering bougainvillea and other colorful plants line the walkways, making this a truly picturesque neighborhood.

If you’ve gotten off the unnamed road you came in on, to take a closer look at some of the neighborhood, get back onto it.

Follow it west, away from the direction in which you came.

At the first corner turn left, and follow that street until you hit Prytaneiou.

Turn left on Prytaneiou and follow that. 

That street turns into Tholou just past the Athens University History Museum.

Follow Tholou to Pansos, just past Orange Pub. 

Turn right onto Panos following it until you come to Polignotou.

10. Roman Forum of Athens (Roman Agora)

A significant public area in antiquity was the Roman Forum of Athens, often called the Forum of Caesar or the Forum of Augustus.

The Roman general Julius Caesar began construction on it, and his successor, Augustus, finished it in the first century BCE.

Many Classical-era structures had to be demolished in order to make room for the Forum.

Public speeches, court cases, and business dealings have all taken place there as well as other events intended for civic and commercial usage.

It also hosted the Temple of Caesar and a number of significant festivals and events, such as the birthday of Augustus.

Also on the site is the Tower of the Winds, which features sundials, a water clock, and a wind vane. It's considered the world's first meteorological station.

The site of the Roman Agora was partially restored in the 20th century.

Walking on, turn left and walk a block to Dioskouron.

Turn right here.

Take Dioskouron up a block, turning left before you get to the Gate of Athena, onto Pikilis.

Stop here on the corner and look ahead.

11. Stoa of Attalos

The large building you see ahead is the Stoa of Attalos, a covered walkway donated by Hellenistic Kind Attolos II of Pergamum as a gift to the city of Athens.

The walkway was colonnaded, running along the bottom of this marble and limestone two-story building. In ancient times, the upper level had a covered gallery with rooms for shops and offices.

The Stoa was part of the Ancient Agora, as are a number of other ruins in the area such as the Temple of Aphrodite Urania, and the Monument of the Eponymous Heroes.

The Agora was the location of significant political and cultural occasions over time, such as the assembly of the people, where residents would assemble to discuss crucial topics and make decisions that had an impact on the city.

Today the Stoa itself serves as a museum, holding an impressive collection of ancient Greek statues and giving visitors a sense of what ancient Athenian life was like.

Moving on, across the street, just a short jog over to the left, you’ll see Areos street. 

Turn right there.

Stay on Areos for just a block and a half.

On the right, you’ll find our next stop, the Library of Hadrian.

12. Library of Hadrian

The Library of Hadrian was yet another of Hadrian’s grand projects in his attempt to bring pride back to Athens. 

The library was styled after the Temple of Peace in Rome, with a portico of 100 columns.

It had large walls, and a garden with a pool in its center, all of it covering an area of about 10,000 square meters.

It’s hard to imagine today how impressive it appeared, with its white exterior walls and columns made of pink marble and green cipollini marble.

It’s believed that statues of gods stood atop the columns, sculpted out of white marble.

The interior was airy and peaceful, with a courtyard for relaxing. There were also reading rooms and amphitheaters for holding meetings or lectures.

Under the porticos, there was room for philosophical walks.

And there was a“bibliostasion”, a place where reading materials were kept inside wooden cupboards. 

It’s believed to have housed over 17,000 documents made up mostly of papyrus scrolls.

Over the centuries the library saw damage due to an invasion, became part of a fortification wall, and was renovated by various rulers.

There were also multiple churches and basilicas built/destroyed/and rebuilt within its courtyard.

At one point it became an administrative center for the Turks and was the site of bazaars, mosques, army barracks, and a prison. 

Today very little remains of what was once a truly magnificent structure.

The next stop on our tour is close by .

Get back onto Areos, continuing north and downhill, past Tzistarakis Mosque and into the center of Monastiraki Square.

Stop and take a look around you.

13. Monastiraki Square

The Monastiraki neighborhood gets its name from the monastery that occupied the area during Byzantine rule.

People have been living in the area for almost 6,000 years. Today Monastiraki Square stands at the center of this neighborhood.

The square is surrounded in and around by restaurants, cafes, bars, and hotels and is the perfect spot for people-watching.

It’s bustling with tourists and locals, street food vendors, and second-hand clothing sellers. 

The Monastiraki Flea Market runs along a side street making the square one of the main shopping areas of the city.

It’s not really a flea market in the traditional sense.

It's more like a line of stalls that for the most part sell cheap touristy items (t-shirts, flip-flops, hats, trinkets, etc).

One has to dig to find the better quality items - although they are there if you look.

On the square is the Tzistarakis Mosque, the one you just passed when leaving Hadrian’s library.

It was built in 1759 and named after the Ottoman military leader ruling the city. Today it’s a  museum of folk art.

If you’re interested, you might stop at the Monastiraki Metro Station to see excavated ruins uncovered when the metro station was built.

These ruins date back to the 8th century BC, during Hadrian’s rule.  

Moving on to our next stop, at the north end of the square is Ermou Street.

Turn right there and walk two blocks.

There in the middle of the street is our next stop, the Church of Panagia Kapnikarea.

11. Church of Panagia Kapnikarea

This tiny Orthodox church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is one of the oldest in Athens.  It was built around 1050, in the middle Byzantine period, on the site of an ancient temple.

There are three parts: a main church, the chapel, and the outer narthex - and unique red tiles on the exterior, covering the dome.

The icons in the church were painted by Photis Kontoglou and his students in the 1940s. They were hired to replace those that had been destroyed over time.

The mosaic of the Madonna and Child over the entrance was created by Elli Viola in 1936.

Visitors are welcome although proper attire is required.

Inside it is dark and quiet - with tall arches, hanging lamps, and candelabras.

One can pay a donation for a candle which can be lit and placed in a candelabra while saying a prayer.

The little church was firebombed by the Ottomans in 1689 but survived.

In 1832, after Greek independence and a focus on the rejuvenation of Athens, there was talk of demolishing or moving the church.

Instead, it was decided to leave the church and build a thoroughfare around it. 

Continuing on, heading away from Monastiraki Square, stay on Ermou for one block and turn right. 

At the end of that block, just across Mirtopoleous is our next stop.

4. Mitropoleos Square

Mitropoleos Square sits in the Monastiraki neighborhood of Athens.

The main attraction is the domed cathedral referred to locally as the “Mētrópolis“.

It is the epicenter of the Christian faith in Athens and was dedicated in 1842, although it feels more modern. 

Inside it’s bright and simple in comparison to most cathedrals, with exquisite artwork and marble carvings along with the tombs of two highly revered saints.

Its marble came from 72 other churches that had been demolished. All are welcome although guests are asked to dress respectfully.

Also on the square stand two statues.

One is of the last reigning Byzantine emperor of the Roman Empire, Constantine XI.

Constantine XI rallied Constantinople's defenders and led the charge against the invading Ottoman forces.

Once the city fell, the Ottomans began their rule throughout the former empire, including Athens. They at times interfered in the affairs of the Christain city and the church itself.

The other is of the Archbishop of Athens and All of Greece who served during World War II, also known as Archbishop Damaskinos.

He was particularly notable because he ordered that churches distribute baptismal certificates to Jews fleeing from Nazis.

Thousands of Jewish lives were saved from sure death due to his courage.

Turning back towards the cathedral, walk to the right side of the church.

Here you’ll find our next stop.

16. The Church of Agios (St.) Eleftherios, also known as the “Little Mētrópolis.

This tiny little Byzantine church was built in the 13th century, also on the ruins of an ancient temple. 

The church's façade is made of marble blocks, some of them embellished with inscriptions and reliefs.

Its interior is simple and made of stone, with a few icons on the walls. What used to be elaborate frescoes have all but faded away with only one remaining.

We’re nearing the end of our trip.

Trace your steps back up Evaggelistrias, to Ermou.

At the corner, turn right.

You on walking on Ermou Street, the primary shopping district in Athens

It is a pedestrian-only street that connects Syntagma Square and Monastiraki Square in the middle of the city.

A wide range of stores and boutiques, including both national and international chains, fill the streets of Ermou.

It is a well-liked spot for both locals and visitors searching for a variety of shopping alternatives, from high-end fashion and luxury goods to more budget-friendly apparel and souvenirs.

There are also some monuments and landmarks there, as well as street performers, and at times holiday decorations.

Ermou, as a whole, is a bustling and lively street that provides visitors to Athens with a distinctive shopping and cultural experience.

If you’d like to do some shopping, you could stop here. Or, you can continue back to where we started. 

Ermou street runs right into Vasilissis Amalias, and just across that, you’ll find Syntagma Square.

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Athens walking tours are an ideal way to see the main attractions, and learn about the city. There's a lot waiting for you, from the obvious attractions such as the Acropolis to cool street art. Here's details about one Athens self guided walking tour, and 5 themed sightseeing walking tours in Athens.

Athens Walking Tours

Should you pay for an Athens walking tour  or not?

Well, you can quite easily explore the city, and visit all the major places of interest without a guide that's for sure.

I think what a guided tour in Athens does offer though, is a deeper insight into the city, its history, and the people. Even if you are staying for longer than 2 days in Athens , a guided tour will act as a good base from which to explore on your own in more depth.

For anyone visiting Athens for just 24 hours as part of a cruise, a guided tour is almost essential. Here's some Athens walking tours for you to choose from.

Athens Mythology Walking Tour

The majority of visitors want to see the ancient Athens , and listen to tales from Greek mythology. The Athens Mythology Walking Tour takes a route through ancient Athens in the company of an experienced guide.

Along the way, you will visit places such as the Temple of Zeus, Acropolis Hill , Plaka, and Areopagus. Your guide will also recount myths and legends associated with each place, helping to bring ancient Athens to life.

** To find out more about this Athens walking tour with a mythological twist, take a look here – Athens Mythology Walking Tour . **

Neoclassical Athens Walking Tours

After Greece achieved independence from the Ottoman Empire, a new era began. A series of neoclassical buildings were designed and constructed in the 1800s, many of which still survive today.

From the impressive Greek Parliament Building on Syntagma Square , to the National Library, there are many significant neoclassical buildings in Athens .

The largest structure built during this period is the Panathenaic stadium , which is where the Modern Olympic Games was reborn.

A great way to discover these buildings most other people walk by, is on a self guided tour.

** To find out more about  self guided neoclassical Athens Walking Tours, take a look here – Neoclassical Athens Tours . **

Ottoman Athens Tour

The Ottoman Empire ruled Greece for 400 years. When independence was achieved, the vast majority of mosques and other Ottoman buildings were destroyed or built over.

Some still remain though, and you can see them during the Ottoman Athens walking tour. Your knowledgeable local guide will accompany you through the streets of Athens as you explore areas such as Monastiraki and Plaka in search of Ottoman era buildings.

Listen to stories about the period of occupation, and learn what life was like for Athenians under the Ottoman rule.

** For more information on Ottoman Athens Walking Tours, take a look here – Ottoman Athens Tour . **

Athens Morning Walk

If you would like a little orientation, this is the most useful of the Athens walking tours. It is a 4 hour stroll around the city, beginning in Syntagma Square, and ending is Psirri.

Along the way, you will pass by major places of historical interest, visit the hidden neighbourhood of Anafiotika, and learn about the history of the city. It is the perfect tour to get your bearings, and identify areas you would like to explore further later on.

** Find out more information on the morning Athens Walking Tours here – Athens Morning Walk . **

Medieval Athens Walking Tour

Most people associate Athens with the classical golden age. This lasted for only a relatively short period of time though. The Byzantine era, of which the medieval age played a significant part, lasted much longer.

This medieval Athens walking tour helps to explain the Byzantine empire and influence, and how priests and emperors ruled. The roots and development of Christianity are also explored, from the rock where the Apostle Paul preached, to the numerous Byzantine churches, many of which are hundreds of years old.

** To find out more about Medieval Athens take a look here – Medieval Athens Walking Tour . **

You might also be interested in visiting the Byzantine Museum which has an incredible collection of Byzantine artworks.

Athens self guided walking tour

If you are determined to go it alone, you will need to make sure you are prepared. My ultimate guide to Athens  is a great starting point, and provides all the information you need to plan your trip.

If you choose to stay near one of the hotels near the Acropolis , you will be right in the centre of where you need to be as well. My recommendation, is to combine my free guides to Athens with a Lonely Planet guide book so that you can create your own walking itinerary of the city.

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Walking in Athens FAQ

Readers planning to spend some time walking in Athens often have questions before they arrive. I've answered some of the most frequently asked questions below!

Can you tour Athens on your own?

Yes! Most of the main places to see in Athens are in the historic center, and this is easily walkable on your own. Make sure you have some data for Google maps so you can work out where you are from time to time.

Can you walk around Athens?

The majority of tourists find that Athens is best explored on foot. The ancient sites such as the Acropolis and Parthenon, Ancient Agora, Temple of Zeus and others can all be reached comfortable by walking.

Do you need a tour guide in Athens?

No, you don't need a tour guide. However, I would recommend considering one of the walking tours in Athens if you are short on time, or if this is your first visit to the city.

Is it safe to walk in Athens?

Athens is generally a safe city, and you are unlikely to have any problems when walking around during the day. Areas where you should be extra vigilant when walking at night include Omonia, Exarchia, and Monastiraki.

What is the best time to go to Athens Greece?

Athens becomes incredibly hot in July and August, and walking in high temperatures can be difficult. April, May, September and October are generally considered the best months to visit Athens.

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You can find on this page the Athens tourist map to print and to download in PDF. The Athens tourist attractions map presents the monuments, museums, parks and points of interest of Athens in Greece.

Map of Athens points of interest

The Athens sightseeing map shows all tourist places and points of interest of Athens. This tourist attractions map of Athens will allow you to easily plan your visits of landmarks of Athens in Greece. The Athens tourist map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

The heritage of the classical era is still evident in Athens, represented by a number of ancient monuments and works of art, the most famous of all being the Parthenon, widely considered a tourist attraction and a key landmark of early Western civilization. The city also retains a vast variety of Roman and Byzantine monuments as you can see in Athens tourist map, as well as a smaller number of remaining Ottoman monuments projecting Athens long history across the centuries.

Athens has been a popular destination for tourists since antiquity (see Athens tourist map). Over the past decade, Athens infrastructure and social amenities have improved, in part due to its successful bid to stage the 2004 Olympic Games. The Greek Government, aided by the EU, has funded major infrastructure projects such as the state-of-the-art Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, the expansion of the Athens Metro system, and the new Attiki Odos Motorway.

Once the heart of one of the most powerful civilizations in the Neolithic Age, Athens is dominated by colossal architectural feats of the ancient past, from the Acropolis to the Temple of Olympian Zeus as its shown in Athens tourist map. However, the neighborhoods and backstreets of Athens reveal a delightfully modern and laidback energy, with lively urban restaurants and edgy galleries that attracts tourist, set against relics of a bygone era. Tourists seeking respite from the bustle can take a stroll down its gleaming coastline, with pristine waters and relaxing beach resorts.

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Map of Athens tourist places

The Athens attractions map shows the main monuments, museums and parks of Athens. This tourist places map of Athens will allow you to easily plan your visits of tourist attractions of Athens in Greece. The Athens attractions map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

The Acropolis is one of the world most breathtaking ancient ruins, and Athens exceptional museums display fascinating artifacts uncovered at local sites as its shown in Athens attractions map. Other hidden charms awaiting discovery are the dazzling Byzantine churches known as a tourist attraction found all over the city and the village-like neighborhoods north of the Acropolis.

Athens is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Acropolis of Athens and the medieval Daphni Monastery as its mentioned in Athens attractions map. Landmarks and attractions of the modern era, dating back to the establishment of Athens as the capital of the independent Greek state in 1833, include the Hellenic Parliament (19th century) and the Athens Trilogy consisting of the National Library of Greece, the Athens University and the Academy of Athens.

Athens is home to 148 theatrical stages as you can see in Athens attractions map, more than any other city in the world, including the famous ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus, home to the Athens Festival, which runs from May to October each year. In addition to a large number of multiplexes, Athens plays host to a variety of romantic, open air garden cinemas. The city also supports a vast number of music venues, including the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron Moussikis), which is the best attraction for world-famous artists all year round.

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The Athens zoo map shows recommended tours of the Athens Zoological Park. This zoo map of Athens will allow you to easily find out where each animal is and where to picnic in the Zoological Park of Athens in Greece. The Athens zoo map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Attica Zoo Park, is a 20-hectare (49-acre) private zoo located in the Athens suburb of Spata, Greece as its shown in Athens zoo map. Athens zoo is home to about 2000 animals representing 400 species, and is open 365 days per year. Attica Zoological Park is a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA).

Athens zoo big cats include white Lions and Tigers, as well as black panthers and Leopards as its mentioned in Athens zoo map. Athens zoo has several walk-through enclosures, including a "monkey jungle". In 2005, the zoo began to run daily shows featuring birds of prey. In 2010 the zoo began shows with its newly installed dolphinarium showing sea-lions and dolphins.

The Attica Zoo Park, a self-funded institution, extends to a total area of 20 hectares, hosting more than 2000 animals from 290 different species as you can see in Athens zoo map. Athens zoo was opened in May 2000, initially as a Bird Park, hosting the 3rd largest bird collection in the world (1.100 birds from 300 different species), farm animals for the younger visitors and 3 very impressive walk-in aviaries – miniatures of the 3 continents – in which visitors can walk and admire the relevant bird fauna and flora.

Essential Acropolis Self-Guided Walking Tour for 2024

Author’s Note: As a keen anthropologist, the Acropolis is my favorite place in Greece. I visit it every time I’m in Athens, so at least once but usually twice each year. I’ve read everything there is to read about its mythology and history. I’ve become an expert in visiting the Acropolis without the crowds!

If you’d like to see the Athens Acropolis site your way, without a group, and in your own time, then this essential self-guided Acropolis walking tour is for you!

I’ll show you the fastest way to gain entrance to the Acropolis with the least crowds, the main attractions, and explain its history and mythology so that you can better understand why you are looking at some of the most exciting ancient ruins in the world!

Is the Acropolis worth visiting?

Heck yes! UNESCO says that this ancient citadel and the monuments on the rocky outcrop in the center of Athens

are universal symbols of the classical spirit and civilization and form the greatest architectural and artistic complex bequeathed by Greek Antiquity to the world. UNESCO

The most significant of the monuments of the Acropolis were built by the great architect Pericles following the Greek victory over the Persians. They were built in the 4th Century B.C. but sustained incredible damage in several wars.

The monuments are some of the most significant ancient buildings remaining in the world, but they also tell the story of the Greek people of Atticus adopting the goddess Athena.

In fact, the monuments on the top of the Acropolis are monuments to Athena, in her different aspects.

That probably sounds a bit dry, but the Acropolis was, according to Greek mythology, the scene of an epic battle between the god of the sea, Poseidon, and Athena, the goddess of love.

The scars and scene of their battle is marked upon the outcrop.

The Acropolis monuments were also a big “we won, you lost” gesture to the Persians. They ushered in the Greek Golden Age.

I can’t think of another site where you can see so many UNESCO World Heritage-listed monuments that is the scene of some of the most important myths in Western history, and which you can see in a couple of hours!

Acropolis main entrance – the most impressive entrance

There are two entrances to the Acropolis. The main entrance takes you on a short path to the formal entrance of the site in Ancient times.

It is located on the western side of the Acropolis and you reach it by walking uphill from the metro or bus station.

You can get to the main entrance by walking about 12 minutes from the Monastiraki metro station.

If you prefer to catch a bus, Number 230 stops at the foot of Acropolis Hill. From here it takes about 6 minutes to reach the entrance.

There is an elevator 350 meters from this main entrance and there are golf carts that can be used to get around the Acropolis for mobility-impaired visitors.

The great thing about entering this way is that you see the site as it was designed to be seen by visitors to mighty Athens during the Classical Era.

But there’s always a downside! The Acropolis is one of the most visited sites in the world – millions of travelers each year trudge up the hill to admire the greatness that was Ancient Athens.

This means the queues can be terribly long.

If you’ve visited other great monuments in Rome, like the Eiffel Tower, for instance, you’ll know what it’s like to stand in the heat waiting to one day go through security!

If you are visiting in the middle of summer and after 9.30 am in the morning until about 4 pm, then if you choose to begin your tour of the Acropolis at the main entrance, you will need to wait quite a while to get in, even with a skip-the-line ticket.

There are 6 main sites to see at the Acropolis. If you begin at the main entrance, the order in which you’ll see these marvels are:

3, 4, 5, 6, 2, 1.

Acropolis side entrance – the quickest entrance

In this walking tour, I am starting from the side gate which is way less crowded and is the fastest way to get into the Acropolis.

The side entrance is across the pedestrianized road (Dionysiou Areopagitou) from the Acropolis Metro station and the Acropolis Museum. This south entrance leads to the first stop, the Theatre of Dionysus. It is often just called the “Theatre of Dionysus entrance.”

When to Visit: Acropolis New Opening Hours and Capped Ticket Sales

• November 1 to March 31: 8 am to 5 pm (last entry 4.30 pm)
• April 1 to October 31: 8 am to 7 pm (last entry 6.30 pm)

NOTE: As of mid-2023, the Acropolis is closed after midday on days when the temperatures are considered extreme. It sometimes reopens around 5 pm.

To decrease the number of people getting heatstroke in the queues, the number of tickets sold in summer has now been capped.

During the middle of summer, officials pass out water bottles and check on the well-being of people in the very long ticket queues.

Days when the Acropolis is closed

• New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
• Easter Sunday (Note: this is the Greek Easter Sunday which is NOT the same day as Easter Sunday in most other countries!)
• Christmas Day (Dec 25)
• Boxing Day (Dec 26)

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How to get the best tickets for the Acropolis, Athens

You’ve chosen an entrance to the Acropolis and a time to visit, so now you need a ticket that will get you inside the site quickly.

This is a fast and painless process so long as you don’t line up at the main site and hope to get in within a couple of hours!

The other way to get a ticket is to buy an Acropolis skip-the-line ticket online, download it to your phone, and show the electronic ticket when you line up at the ‘pre-purchased tickets’ queue.

Getting admission to the Acropolis in the least time possible is great, but so too is not having to ‘exchange’ your ticket voucher for a ‘real’ ticket.

It’s always the case that you have to trudge a long way back down the slope of the Acropolis to get to the booth where you exchange your online voucher for your ticket!

The best 3 Acropolis admission tickets are electronic skip-the-line priority access tickets with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.

These are booked hundreds of times a day and have thousands of highly positive reviews. I have never had the slightest problem with any of them.

Acropolis online entrance ticket with Audio Guide

Cancellable up to 24 hours beforehand, download instantly, a skip-the-line admission ticket.

Acropolis Combo ticket with up to 6 other sites included

Such great value! I get one of these everytime I know I’m headed to Athens.

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Map of Acropolis Site

Here is an Acropolis Map that shows you the 6 main points of interest along your route:

Stop 1: Theatre of Dionysus

Let’s get started! First stop – the place where Theatre was invented – the Theatre of Dionysus.

The theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus was first built as a dirt circle on the western side of the Acropolis.

Audiences sat on the hill and looked down on performances that were originally performed during the festival of Dionysus.

It is the oldest theatre in Greece. It became used after bleachers set up in the Agora for performances collapsed. That’s why the 70th Olympiad celebrations were held here in 499/496 BC.

The orchestra terrace was built in the second half of the sixth century BC and by the 4th century BC, under the Romans, it held 17,000 people.

One of the most impressive parts of the remaining theatre is the marble chairs!

Stop 2: Odeon of Herodotus Atticus

Continuing along the path upwards to the entrance of the Acropolis you come across the impressive Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

You can probably tell by the name that this is not an ancient Greek structure. Instead, it’s a Roman theatre that was built in 161 AD by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife.

An odeon has an enclosed roof and until it was sacked by the Heruli in 267 AD, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus had a wooden roof fashioned from Lebanese cedar.

There was once a three-story-high wall enclosing the Odeon.

The structure was restored in 1950 using the same Pentelic marble as was used to construct the Propylaia.

It has since hosted an annual Athens festival and has featured stars such as Maria Callas, Frank Sinatra, Nana Mouskouri, Sting, Elton Jon, Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, the Foo Fighters, and Florence and the Machine.

Stop 3: The Propylaia

The Great Propylaia is a monumental entrance gateway to the religious sanctuaries of Ancient Greece.

There was also sometimes a Lesser Propylaia as well (as at Eleusis, only a few kilometers away in the suburb of Elefsina).

The Propylaia is the entrance to the flat (well, flattish) summit of the Acropolis but don’t bound up the steps and past the columns or you’ll miss two of the best six things on the Acropolis!

This monumental gateway to the Acropolis was copied as a model for other Propylaia (or propylaea) in Greece. The massive outer columns are in the Doric style.

Doric columns are the plainest, thickest, and heaviest of the three classical Greek types of columns. That’s why you’ll most often find them on the outside and lower part of great monuments.

Doric columns have no base, are slightly wider at the bottom, are fluted or grooved, and have a simple slab at the top.

So in summary – they are the biggest ones the ancient Greeks used and when you see them, it means something monumental is being built!

Once past the massive Doric columns, you enter the entrance hall of the Propylaia and you’ll notice that the interior columns are different – these are the more delicate Ionic columns.

They are thinner than the outer Doric columns, and they have a base and a scroll ornament at the top. These columns support the weight of the roof. The roof was made of massive slabs of marble.

Originally there were great gates to the Acropolis that were a further fortification to stop invaders.

None of what you have just walked past was meant to be easy for intruders, and there was once a long ramp to the Propylaia (but now you can take the steps with a handrail!)

Related Myth: The legendary founder of Athens, King Theseus sailed to Crete to slay the Minotaur. Hi father, Aegeus, told him to hoist white sails if he was successful, but otherwise for the ship to sail under black sails.

Unfortunately, Theseus partied a bit too much on the way home and forgot to change the sails to white. When Aegeus saw the ship returning with black sails from the Propylaia, he threw himself off the Propylaia to his death!

Stop 4: The Temple of Athena Nike

When you reach the top of the steps of the Propylaia and turn to look out towards Athens, you’ll notice a very small temple on your left, jutting out from the Propylaia.

This is the Temple of Athena Nike.

Nike is the winged goddess of Victory and is an aspect of the goddess Athena.

This fusion of the two goddesses into one is displayed in the Temple of Athena Nike which warns foreigners to Athens that they are protected by a powerful and victorious goddess.

It was built in 402 BC using only Ionic columns which was a big deal back then and considered a huge architectural innovation. There was once a great winged statue of Athena Nike here.

Around the parapet were slabs of Pentelic marble about a meter high on which there were friezes.

There is a slab from the southern parapet in the Acropolis Museum that shows the goddess Athena unbinding her sandal before entering the Temple of Nike.

Stop 5: The Parthenon

The Parthenon is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece and one of the world’s most important cultural monuments and for this reason alone, it is worth trekking up to the top of the Acropolis.

It is one of Pericles’ monumental constructions to celebrate the victory over the Persians.

This magnificent monument was a Temple to Athena. An earlier Pre-Parthenon was demolished to make way for the new building which was originally a Treasury.

The Parthenon was built from 437 BC to 436 BC but it has had a terrible history of destruction and it’s a wonder it is still standing at all.

The Parthenon once held a colossal statue of Athena but over the centuries was converted into a Christian church and an Ottoman mosque.

In 1687 the Venetians fired upon the Parthenon, exploding an Ottoman stockpile of ammunition. This explosion did enormous damage.

In 1800-1803 Lord Elgin then removed some of the remaining sculptures which have infamously become known as the Elgin Marbles.

There are some wonderful decorative sculptures remaining on the Parthenon and they’re considered highlights of Greek Art.

This building symbolizes Western democracy and civilization and is surely a triumph of Ancient Greek civilization.

You will likely see scaffolding and other structures for protecting and renovating the ancient structure on your visit. Make sure to check out the Acropolis Museum for more treasures from the Parthenon.

Like the Temple of Nike and the Odeo of Herodes Atticus, you can’t go inside the Parthenon but you can see the remaining sculptures (apart from the Elgin marbles) at the Acropolis Museum.

Stop 6: The Erectheion

When I first visited the Acropolis, I was so excited to see the Parthenon, I didn’t give much attention to the Erectheion but that was a mistake!

This building bears the scars of the battle of the gods for the hearts of the Athenians.

There’s a hole in the roof of Erechtheion where, according to the legend, Poseidon’s trident was thrown from the sky to the earth.

The place where it hit the ground is a small well believed to spring salt water. You can see both of these places at the Erechtheion.

To the side of the Erechtheion – the side that faces the Propylaea – you’ll find the legendary olive tree that Athena created when the people of Athens chose her to be their goddess instead of Poseidon.

The building also has a ‘porch’ known as the Porch of the Caryatids.

A caryatid is a sculpture of a female that acts instead of a pillar or column, holding up a building. There is a piece of marble atop the heads of the figures called an entablature.

The caryatids on the porch of the Caryatids on the Erechtheion are, unfortunately, replicas. BUT you can see 5 of the six caryatids at the Acropolis Museum (see the section below).

The sixth caryatid can be seen in the British Museum – it was taken from the Acropolis by Lord Elgin early in the 19th century.

Caryatids were beautiful girls from the village of Caryae that became part of the town of Sparta. Their strength was said to be as great as their beauty.

They became associated with the cult of Athena and it is thought that is why they appear on the Erechtheion.

The caryatids on the Erechtheion porch are the most famous of the caryatids but there were also such female columns in ancient Delphi and even in Phoenicia.

So there you have it – the essential theatres, odeums, gates, monuments, and temples of the Acropolis of Athens!

Where to Next? The Acropolis Museum

If you are headed down to the Acropolis Museum, then retrace your steps past the Theatre of Dionysus. On leaving the site, head across Dionysiou Areopagitou Street to the Museum at No. 15.

I strongly suggest that after you visit the Acropolis, you visit the New Acropolis Museum which is dedicated to the Parthenon.

The “real” pieces that you see from the Parthenon and the Erechtheion are here. It is a spectacular building and provides a truly world-class museum experience.

A combined skip-the-line electronic Acropolis and Acropolis Museum ticket is better value than buying them separately, and much better than queueing to get into the Museum when you’ve just walked down from the Acropolis!

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Athens, Greece is undeniably one of the most charming cities in Europe. Being the country’s historic capital, it holds a lot of stories and infrastructures that will take anyone back to the Ancient Greek civilization. A tour in Athens will not be complete without exploring this majestic city by foot. Understanding the rich history of this city can sometimes become overwhelming, with one of these Walking Tours in Athens , you’ll be led by a knowledgeable tour guide, all you have to do is relax and enjoy the view. But if you are in for an adventure and wander by yourself, then Athens Tourist Attraction Maps may help you.

If you would like to experience Athens in a very unique way, try to book one of the Athens Cruise Tour . See the beauty of the city by sailing the Greek waters, you can even watch the sunset while on a private yacht! If walking nor sailing are not your things, the best option for you would be the Athens Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour . You can then explore the city at your own pace.

Although Athens may look like an expensive place to visit, you’ll be surprised by how much you can see in Athens for free! You can even find picturesque and historical places within and nearby the city such as Mount Lycabettus, Plaka, National Gardens, and more. Check out the top attractions in Athens for free and plan your way ahead. If you don’t want to miss out on anything, make sure to read on the Best Tours in Athens and even book for Food Tours in Athens for a complete ancient and Greek experience.

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Athens Walking Tour map #1: Syntagma Sq., National Gardens, Russian and Anglican Churches, Zappion, Hadrian's Arch, Temple Olympian Zeus, Monument Lysicrates, Plaka, Acropolis Area: Theatre of Dionysus, Sanctuary Asklepion, Odeon Herod Atticus, Acropolis, Parthenon, museum, Pnyx, Areo Pagos, Roman Agora, Greek Agora, Stoa Attalos, Monastiraki. After the above walk #1, just hang a left, as you leave the agora for walk #2.

Hello: I have lived in central Athens for over 28 years and can honestly say that its a small enough area so to be called walkable. Most of the ancient defining sites of Athens like the Acropolis and Agora are in central downtown Athens. If you can, lodge in this part of town. It will make your sightseeing simpler and cheaper.  Aspects of outlying Athens, which is sprawling, are dealt with via the horizontal menu as are day trips necessitating a vehicle.

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There are links to the four larger walking tour maps! And these particular Athens walking tour maps have decent detail so they take a second or two longer to load. This way its worth your while to print them out and use them in Greece.

Athens a Village of 5,000,000 with street signs

Another reason you need a good map is that even though Athens is a walkable town, once you leave the historic triangle, a higgley piggley village mentality evidences itself in many places - buildings are lower, the sidewalks are thinner, signs are in the middle of the tiny sidewalks, cars are parked on the tiny side walks and so on. That's part of Athens charm. The good news is that street signs are in Latin and Greek letters.

Many visitors to Greece' capital city find that the lower height of the buildings make for a far more humanly scaled cityscape. Another bit of good news is ancient Athens(see map below) (pop. @40k) was a city relatively small in area.

That means that today's Athens in 2 to 3 days of active walking you could see most all of it.

If limited to only one day you should see the Acropolis and National Archeological Museum both of which from an art history perspective, are must sees . You knew that! Incidentally the National Archeological Museum has the third most important Egyptian collection in the world so you get to see two great ancient cultures and don't forget the new display of the Santorini frescoes.

More than one Walking Tour or pacing yourself in the heat

One huge reason you would want to break up your walking tours is because of the long sunny days in Athens. Time permitting visit the Acropolis and adjacent Agora the same day and then, if you wish, exit the Agora at Monastiraki from which you may stroll to the next door Plaka, Monastiraki, and Thession quarters too. Stop and have a lite snack like a salad or appetizers called mezedes .

Then walk or take the metro from any of the above back to your hotel. Later, around 10 pm, eat dinner in close by Psiri or Plaka or see the Athens restaurant guide which will give you other options in adjacent central neighborhoods. Taxis are a great deal in Athens - try one! Plaka has been described as 'the rip off area' by some. You should still see it and walk and shop its trinket lined streets at least once and its on the way to the Acropolis too coming or going! Plaka's main square on Kydathineon Street home to the rooftop Cine Paris is a lively spot day and night.

Athens is two cities in one: Daytime Athens and Nighttime Athens

Its as plain as night and day or hot and cool when you think about it! Night is a far different experience than day in Athens and in many respects can be a really pleasant time uniquely Greek.

For those willing to seek it out, and its not hard to find, will be rewarded by good cheer and bonhomie profoundly Athenian Style with many foreign visitors mixed in.

In restaurants or bars your waiter may be Albanian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian or Romanian if its a nouvelle cuisine restaurant. In a traditional Greek restaurant employees are almost always Greek. Your fellow guests will be Greek and a mix or internationalities from all over the world.

In summer, at night, around dusk as a general rule, museums and outdoor ancient sites close in Greece. In Athens and beyond. For example The Acropolis of Athens, and in the near by Peloponnese ancient Epidavros theater, Olympia, Palamadi Castle Naufplion and Mycenae (all day trips from Athens) close at this time. Seeing these kind of sights is usually a day time activity unless attending a performance at ancient Epidavros in which case you need a car.

You have more freedom at night to fall under the spell of Greece, Its at that time you get to relax away from the glare of the sun and stem the pace of your schedule and should walk around in the cool evening air (the Greeks love to walk), finally sitting and people watching. Athens has many outdoor cafes, bars and restaurants and frequenting them is a favorite pass time of young and old. Its the same wherever there are Greeks really!

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Rick Steves Athens Walking Tour #15 & #16

I have been looking at R.S. Athens Audio tour map and the 2018 book Athens Walk map (slightly different map). I am having trouble understanding the directions at part #15 & #16. https://d3dqioy2sca31t.cloudfront.net/Projects/cms/production/000/004/402/original/bcb1d0727c01b8c4b1b17cc17d3b0ae9/athens_citywalk_map.pdf

I wish we could upload images. Where is this "religious building" dated 1874 that he talks about? The directions say turn left onto Theorias street. However, do they mean Prytaneiou and then take a left onto Theorias street.

Google Maps https://www.google.com/maps/@37.9726154,23.728023,20.16z

CtyMaps2Go shows a different map with i think more cobblestone walk ways.

I have not listened to the recording, but comparing Google Maps to the version in the printed guidebook, this seems to me to match up (highlights mine):

In Anafiotika … Keep following the Acropolis signs...then,

Follow the narrow walkway until you emerge from the maze of houses and hit a wider, cobbled lane. Turn right (downhill) and continue down the steep incline. When you hit a wider road (Theorias), turn left and walk toward the small, Byzantine-style Church of the Metamorphosis. (Note: To reach the Acropolis entry from here, you would continue along this road as it bends left around the hill. For now, though, let’s continue our walk.) Just before the church, turn right and go down the steep, narrow staircase (a lane called Klepsidras, with the sign for the Athens University History Museum).

I don't see 1874 mentioned in the text. If that's on the recording, then hopefully it will make more sense on the spot. Most of the recordings are supposed to work in "real time" so you don't have to start and stop them much, unless you're taking a lot of photos or petting a cat.

I'm not sure about the directions, but they're both on a major pedestrian thoroughfare so I doubt you'll miss it. It's a very walkable city, although can be confusing because the street signs are on the sides of buildings, up high.

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