Mount Lycabettus Walking Tour in Athens
Description
A green protrusion that towers above the Athenian cityscape, Mount Lycabettus is one of the city’s most stunning natural features. On this adventurous, 3-hour walking tour, strap on your most comfortable shoes and set out to conquer its heights. As you climb, your guide will school you in the mountain’s unique mythological lore; after you’ve summited the peak, you’ll also have the chance to stroll around some of Athens’ most traditional districts.
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The highest hill of Athens, and the great view. We talk about the legends and history of Athens
While we are walking down we ll stop to Dexameni square. Dexameni means cistern in Greek, the square took its name from a Roman Cistern, the area was before a work class neighbourhood, after 1930 many artists, poets and writers leaved around. We could stopo for a coffee in the historical cafe there which was the meeting point for the artists.
Kolonaki square hides a secret that only locals know, we discover it together
We are heading also to the Neoclassical Trilogy of Athens
We are heading to old Parliament, and through Kolokotroni street, we end our tour at Monastiraki square.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or wheelchair users
Reviews(21)
Beautiful: a very pleasant route that deserves the effort when you get to the summit. A breathtaking view!
Great views and fantastic knowledgeable guide named Eleni. She was super helpful and able cut down on the otherwise challenging walk. Highly recommend
Eleni was very knowledgeable and had some great insights into Athens and the history of the city. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. The view from the mountain was breathtaking.
We were tired and it was hot and we didn't end up enjoying the overall idea or experience mostly due to that. The guide was knowledgeable but was a bit informal compared to our other experiences. Basically we just had too much heat and were exhausted.
We are really sorry that the heat didn't allowed you to have a really enjoyable experience and reviewing us with 3 stars because of that Thank you for your good words for our certified guide, who certainly is one of the most knowleageable of our guides and we believe that she did the best to have a great experience and learn more about Athens
The magnificent view and the areas with visited. The guide was very informative. It was a party of 6 and the guide was able to include each of us in the conversation.
Our guide Dionysis did a great job touring us around and providing insight and guidance on Mount Lycabettus and the surrounding area. He was engaging and helpful with information on other areas to visit in Athens and Greek islands to consider for the future. Highly recommend this tour!
Our tour guide Dionysis was amazing. Very friendly and knowledgeable on his history and culture regarding Athens and Greece as a whole. I cant say enough good about him.
Τhank you for taking the time reviewing us! Dionysis is one of our best guides, he would appreciate your good words! We hope to see you again in Athens
Beautiful view of the city, good restaurant, tiring climb up to the funicular but as soon as you reach the top together with the church you can enjoy a beautiful panorama. Recommended to go there in the evening.
Amazing view. We were there for sunset and was crowded, as expected. Was not easy to find the fanicular car. A nice workout to get to the base of the hill. Worth the effort & a to do while visiting Athens
It's a steep walk up but well worth the effort for the views at the top. The only place where you can see the whole city laid out before you all the way to the sea.
