Athens Self-Guided (GPS) Audio Walking Tour, Greece - Vibrant streets, History & Culture

Athens: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour of Ancient Sites incl. the Ancient Agora

Welcome to Athens, Greece! A unique city that intertwines their ancient history with the modernity of our current world. Athens is filled to the brim with historical sites, monuments, stores, restaurants, and of course, ancient ruins. So many ancient ruins it is truly mind boggling! Since you have made the decision to travel to Athens, I am sure you know a bit about the most famous locations such as the Acropolis, on the top of the hill in the middle of the city. Instead, my tour will take you through the streets of Athens, still circling around that famous hill, but throughout other parts of the city, that are just as important, so you can truly get a taste of life here in Athens. There is so much to see in this lovely place, so I hope you are ready to experience the culture and history of the Athenians, old and new!

Top landmarks and attractions included in this English self-guided 1h:36m walking tour in Athens

Before You Start!

For the best experience, begin at the tour's recommended starting point and follow the stops in order.

Want to start somewhere else? Simply use Start At on the tour screen, before tapping Start Tour, to begin from any stop.

Need to detour or skip a stop along the way? Tap Tour Assistant () to use Force Play, Skip, and Back, for full flexibility.

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Places (POIs) visited during this tour

Place 1

Beginning Recommended starting point

Distance: 0.00 mi Ag. Asomaton 1, Athina 105 55, Greece

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Let's start our amazing walk through Athens, Greece! We will be starting just up ahead to Thisseos Square.

https://www.britannica.com/place/Athens

Place 2

Thisseos Square

Distance: 0.00 mi · Attraction: Historical Square Ag. Asomaton 9, Athina 105 55, Greece

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Beginning our walk through the history rich city of Athens, we are here at Thissieos Square! Technically a part of the broader area of Plaka, it is known for its lively atmosphere and traditional Greek architecture. Not only are there ancient ruins nearby like the Hephaestus Temple, the square is also lined with cafes, restaurants, and shops where you can be immersed in Greek culture.

We will walk along a long row of those many businesses, and I hope you choose to stop and grab a snack before we begin our journey! I highly recommend waiting in line at one of these street food stalls and getting yourself either - or both! - souvlaki or loukoumades. Souvlaki are small pieces of grilled or skewered meat in pita bread with tzatziki sauce, and loukoumades are deep fried balls of dough soaked in honey. A savory and a sweet option!

https://athensattica.com/things-to-see/sightseeing/thission-square/

Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

1. Place 1 Beginning
2. Place 2 Thisseos Square
3. Place 3 Painted Porch
4. Place 4 Ancient Agora Athens
5. Place 5 Temple of Ares
6. Place 6 Temple of Apollo Patroos
7. Place 7 Temple of Hephaestus
8. Place 8 Monument of the Eponymous Heroes
9. Place 9 Odeon of Agrippa/Middle Stoa
10. Place 10 Stoa of Attalos
11. Place 11 Agora Mint/Church of the Holy Apostles
12. Place 12 Panathenaic Way
13. Place 13 Roman Agora
14. Place 14 Man and Tools Museum
15. Place 15 Athens University and History Museum
16. Place 16 The Church of the Holy Unmercenaries Kolokynthis
17. Place 17 Holy Church of Saint Nicholas
18. Place 18 Dion Greek Souvenirs
19. Place 19 Choragic Monument of Lysicrates
20. Place 20 First Greek Evangelical Church of Athens
21. Place 21 Hadrian's Arch
22. Place 22 Temple of Olympian Zeus
23. Place 23 Statue of Lord Byron
24. Place 24 Zappeion Hall
25. Place 25 The National Garden
26. Place 26 Cine Aegli Summer Cinema
27. Place 27 Zappeion Garden
28. Place 28 The Birthplace of Democracy
29. Place 29 Kallimarmaro

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