Plaka and panoramic view of Athens, Athina, , Greece
You fancy an introduction to Athens off-the-beaten-tracks? Let’s have a local insight with this experience, to better understand this city, its history and its present, with an original route through quiet streets and a panoramic view over Athens!
Our moment together will be structured around two main moments. We will meet on the bustling Monastiraki square and ascend the Philopappou hill, a heaven of tranquility in the heart of the metropolis which offers magnificent perspectives on the Acropolis and a panoramic view. Then, we will head to the upper part of Plaka, the old neighborhood of Athens, to wander in its small streets and out the beaten paths spots.
NB: this experience has no particular difficulty (including Philopappou hill) but the capacity to walk for 2:30 to 3 hours (with stairs though). It’s possible with children.
Note as well that this experience is not focused on archeology nor antique history and that we will not enter any site.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Athina, , Greece
You fancy an introduction to Athens off-the-beaten-tracks? Let’s have a local insight with this experience, to better understand this city, its history and its present, with an original route through quiet streets and a panoramic view over Athens!
Our moment together will be structured around two main moments. We will meet on the bustling Monastiraki square and ascend the Philopappou hill, a heaven of tranquility in the heart of the metropolis which offers magnificent perspectives on the Acropolis and a panoramic view. Then, we will head to the upper part of Plaka, the old neighborhood of Athens, to wander in its small streets and out the beaten paths spots.
NB: this experience has no particular difficulty (including Philopappou hill) but the capacity to walk for 2:30 to 3 hours (with stairs though). It’s possible with children.
Note as well that this experience is not focused on archeology nor antique history and that we will not enter any site.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Monastiraki, Athens Greece
Starting our tour on Monastiraki, you’ll get introduced to Athens with a historical background thanks to the unique architectural heritage from all periods still visible on the square.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Roman Agora, Polignotou 3, Athens 105 55 Greece
The Roman agora and the Hadrian Library are the two landmarks of the Roman era in Athens, we’ll see how it went through history until today (not entering the site).
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Agora of Athens, Adrianou 24, Athens 105 55 Greece
We’ll go by a tranquil path along the Ancient Agora, the heart of the antique city (not entering the site).
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Filopappou, Filopappou, Athens, Attica
Let’s immerse in the lush Philopappou hill, the green heart of Athens offering bird-eye views on the city and the Acropolis.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece
The last part of the tour is dedicated to Plaka, the old town of Athens, wandering in its quiet alleys with neoclassical mansions, white washed houses and byzantine churches.
Duration: 40 minutes
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Athina, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
