Plaka and panoramic view of Athens
Plaka and panoramic view of Athens
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.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Monastiraki
Starting our experience on Monastiraki, you'll get introduced to Athens on this unique square, both a lively meeting spot for Athenians and its still visible architectural heritage from all periods.
10 minutesMonastraki Flea Market
We'll pass by the flea market, full of miscellaneous objects. This was also the old bazar of the Ottoman times and even today you can still feel its oriental atmosphere.
Filopappou
Let's immerse in the lush Philopappou hill, the green heart of Athens offering bird-eye views on the city and the Acropolis.
40 minutesPlaka
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.
40 minutesIncluded
- This is a private experience: only you and your experience leader in French, English or Chinese.
- The visit of off-the-beaten paths streets of Plaka, the old town of Athens
- A panoramic view over Athens and the Acropolis from Philopappou hill
Not Included
- Entrance tickets (we will not enter any archaeological sites)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick up/drop off
- Personal expenses
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Appropriate shoes and clothes for several hours walk.
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.