Athens Ultimate Mythology & Sightseeing Private Walking Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece

Take this private walking tour in Athens and connect the dots between “yesterday” and “today” by letting your guide unveil unknown parts of history and significant details on historical buildings, beautiful old chapels and numerous monuments. Find hidden gems of unspoiled beauty and magnificent views and learn secrets unknown even to many Athenians. Hear the exciting ancient Greek myths and legends and learn about their history. This is also an ideal tour for photography lovers!

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Anafiotika, Athens 105 58 Greece

Continue your walking tour in Plaka's anafiotika. For a while, forget the city sounds and get the feeling that you are walking through the alleys of a Cycladic island, however, with a history of over 3.000 years! Myth and history are intertwined with snapshots from the modern culture of Athens. Anafiotika, Plaka’s hidden gem and all its worth-seeing treasures, will be revealed to you with the help of your guide, while experiencing an unforgettable journey of discovery.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Monastiraki, Athens Greece

Further, you will enter Monastiraki, a famous district of Athens that extends from the Monastiraki square at the end of Athinas street until Thission. Monastiraki is a large part of the district of Plaka. The old name of the area was Monastirion because of the small church right on the Monastiraki square the today's church of Koimisis Theotokou. At the square you will find the Monastiraki Athens Metro station and the main entrance to the flea market.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Changing of the Guard Ceremony, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens 10557 Greece

Watching the Changing of the Guard at Syntagma Square is an exciting and memorable experience. The Soldiers of the Presidential Guard stand in front of the Hellenic Parliament on Syntagma Square 24 hours a day, year-round. The guards wear traditional costumes complete with pleated skirts, leg tassels, and pompom shoes. The Changing of the Guards takes place in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier monument daily. This monument honors anonymous soldiers who died fighting for the country. The monument features a marble relief that imitates a warrior grave stele of ancient times.

Duration: 15 minutes