The Comprehensive Tour of Athens

3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This tour shows you non classical Athens and reveals secrets of the citys heritage that you will not learn in mainstreem touristic tours. You will have an overall idea of the capital. learning things that really matter. You will be guided to the vibrant city's center and see the most important sites of the area in an overall comprehensive tour about modern history

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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: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: paraskevi zografou

Ages: Adults (25–68 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Sightseeing to Athens

Not included

Not included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): In case we take the metro from Monastiraki to the Garden you must pay the ticket to the Metro

Itinerary

Theodoros Kolokotronis Statue

15 min

I will describe what makes this statue unique and tell you the story of the General who led the Greek Revolution in 1821
Academy of Athens

40 min Admission included

I will show you the neoclassical building of the Academy of Athens and three more buildings that exist it a row and have an exquisite architecture and give the Road of Academias the reputation of the most elegant road of Athens
Loverdos museum

20 min

We will visit an old aristocratic house of the previous century that houses an exhibition of Byzantine Art. I will select some and specific items of the exibition -the most important-and speak about them. You will have the chance to see the whole of the exhibition.
Church of Kapnikarea

10 min

I will show you the art and the religious meaning of the most popular byzantine church in Athens
Monastiraki

20 min

I will show you the square of Monastiraki and the most important buildings that surround it
Memorial Site 1941-1944

10 min

We will visit the dungeons of the Gestapo in the Second World War. Note that it may be closed in August and alternatively we will visit the National Park where I will show you three important statues and the Roman Baths
Stop 7

10 min

I will show you a half destroyed Byzantine church of the ottoman period that was used as a court. Note that in August in may not be open. In that case I will show you a church that combines ancient and byzantine elements and history