Athens Walking Tour Private

3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

The Changing of the Guards — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The cobbled alleys of Monastiraki square — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This tour will introduce you to many historical attractions and interesting neighborhoods dispersed throughout cosmopolitan, modern Central Athens. It is ideal for you if you want to explore Central Athens beyond the well-known tourist sites.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Athens Walker

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Children (7–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes

Itinerary

Plateia Syntagmatos

20 min

We start our walking tour at Syntagma Square ("Constitution Square"), which is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on September 3, 1843. It is located in front of the 19th-century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934.

Highlight: Gleaming with white marble and beautiful statues, the square is a magnet for people, locals and tourists.
Monument to the Unknown Soldier

20 min

We cross the street towards the Parliament to see the Changing of the Guards:

The changing of the guards takes place every hour by the military unit whose members, Evzones, stand proudly in perfect stillness in front of the Parliament.

The Evzones are a special unit of the Hellenic Army, also known as Tsoliades, whose role is to guard the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, a war memorial located in front of the Parliament, dedicated to Greek soldiers killed during wars.
Ermou Street

25 min

We continue our walking tour, on Ermou street.

Ermou Street ("Hermes Street") is one of the first roads designed in modern Athens and one of the main arteries of Athens' first town plan. Thanks to this fact, we can still admire numerous neoclassical buildings while crossing Ermou Street. Nowadays, it is a base for shopping, cafes and hotels.
Church of Kapnikarea

20 min

We will visit one of the oldest churches in Athens, the Byzantine Church of Panaghia Kapnikarea situated in a small square on Ermou Street.
Agia Irini Church

20 min

We are now continuing the tour heading to Agia Eirini square, a neighborhood dear to locals, situated behind the former Cathedral Church of Athens, Agia Eirini.
Psiri

20 min

We pass through Psiri, the alternative neighborhood full of street art. Once known for its small industries nowadays it is mostly known for vivid nightlife and street food locales. It is an area loved by locals and it is also characterized by its secondhand market teeming with jewelry, furniture, clothing, books, etc.
Avysinias Square

20 min

Right after that, our walking tour enters Abyssinia square (flea market).

Athens' rich cultural heritage is reflected in the wares found in its markets. In Abyssinia Square, you will find a wide variety of treasures. The diverse cultural history of Athens is represented in many of the items, from traditional Greek embroidery to Ottoman glassware to pottery from the Aegean. There are also vintage books, rare medical and musical instruments, maps, silverware and furniture for sale.
Monastiraki

15 min

Then passing through the cobbled alleys of Monastiraki square, we reach Plaka’s main street, Adrianou Street, the ideal place for souvenir hunting.
Stop 9

20 min

Then Mnisikleous street, with its famous “stairs”, introduces us to the neighborhood of Plaka.

Strolling among its labyrinth streets, we will explore Plaka’s hidden squares, marvel at the elegant architecture of the surrounding buildings and small chapels and witness the charm and alluring ambiance of the oldest neighborhood in Athens.

Highlights:

Plaka has rightfully gained its nickname as the “Neighborhood of the Gods” as it’s built for the large part on top of the ancient city of Athens and it’s nestled right below the Acropolis among several monuments that still glow with the city’s erstwhile glory.

End of our walking tour:

We end the walking tour right in the heart of Plaka leaving you in the perfect place to continue exploring the glorious city of Athens and delving into the local culture. Here you can admire impressive architecture, visit world-class museums or archaeological sites, and enjoy high-end gastronomy…

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our Meeting point: Ermou 2, Athina 105 57, Greece

We will meet at the corner of Ermou Street & Syntagma Square, where is the McDonalds, 15’ before the start of the tour. Our guide will be waiting for you holding an Athens Walker sign.

End point

The Walking Tour ends on Mnisikleous street, the street that introduces visitors to the neighborhood of Plaka.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.