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Secret Athens: A Self-guided Audio Tour
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Athens is a city of hidden depth, where ancient relics and forgotten stories peek out from unassuming facades. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll peel back the layers of the Greek capital to discover secluded squares, lesser-known historical sites, and atmospheric corners that most visitors never see. Your walk starts at Syntagma Square. You’ll weave through the elegant Kolonaki district with its upscale boutiques and stylish cafés, and explore the lush National Zappeion Garden. Along the way, you’ll climb marble staircases to hidden parks and discover neoclassical mansions tucked behind modest exteriors. As you make your way through the heart of the old Commercial Triangle, I’ll tell you about the magnificent public works that Emperor Hadrian built, transforming Athens. The tour ends at the unique Byzantine chapel of Agios Ioannis tis Kolonas, where an ancient Corinthian column – once believed to have healing powers – rises mysteriously through the roof.
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 9 itinerary stops
- 1
Herakleidon Museum
Pass byThis self-guided audio tour starts at Syntagma Square, facing the Hellenic Parliament and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier.
- 2
Monument to the Unknown Soldier
Pass byThis self-guided audio tour starts at Syntagma Square, facing the Hellenic Parliament and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier.
- 3
Kolonaki / Lykavittos
Pass byYou’ll weave through the elegant Kolonaki district with its upscale boutiques and stylish cafés.
- 4
National Garden
Pass byYou’ll weave through the elegant Kolonaki district with its upscale boutiques and stylish cafés, and explore the lush National Zappeion Garden, where water from a 6th century aqueduct still flows.
- 5
Herakleidon Museum
Pass byDiscover Hadrian’s Reservoir, part of an impressive 25-kilometer aqueduct system, which gave Dexameni Square its name
- 6
Herakleidon Museum
Pass byVisit the mysterious Split Rock Park, a former quarry surrounded by esoteric legends and stunning city views
- 7
Herakleidon Museum
Pass byExperience Athens’ Varvakios Central Municipal Market’s authentic atmosphere, with its vibrant colors, aromas, and local culture
- 8
Herakleidon Museum
Pass byAdmire the grand neoclassical Holy Church of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, dedicated to Athens’ patron saint
- 9
Agios Ioannis tis Kolonas
Pass byThe tour ends at the unique Byzantine chapel of Agios Ioannis tis Kolonas, where an ancient Corinthian column – once believed to have healing powers – rises mysteriously through the roof.
What's included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Secret Athens: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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