The Great Walk of Athens
Description
This magical journey of the Athenians, the experience that carried for centuries till nowadays, a path of myths and ideas, raised by the ideal and the spirit of Greece. In our Experience we explore together the beautiful and historical Athens in a beautiful walk, stepping to unique ancient areas and spots. I am Dimitris project manager of Arhegonia a project and study developed based in huge study of the profile of the Ancient Athenian and offered to our guests. I will be your local guide, and make you feel as a true Greek even for a day. Additionally in our walking Tour we explore the real city life and many local restaurants and bars
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will experience the parade of the guards that takes place every hour and discuss about it many unknown stories,the meaning of the unknown soldier and the history of the area and the Parliament / Palace
We will stand in the Gardens of the Queen, National Gardens nowdays and explore unseen spots, explain how works a sun clock and speak about Aristarchos the ancient Greek Astronomer who created the idea of the time and this clock
A point of a great era of Athens, see and describe the colors and the architectural rhythms of our Ancient Temples
Myths and stories about the Ancient Ateneans and Athens. The Temple of Zeus and the Gate of Andrianos
We will admire one of the most impressive works of the Roman Empire
We will walk and speak about the miracle of the Ancient World towards to Plaka
Θα περιγράψουμε και την Ρωμαϊκή και την οθωμανική περίοδο εμπλουτισμενες με ωραίες ιστορίες από την αριστοκρατική Αθήνα και τις ωραίες γειτονιές μας
We will stand and describe the roman era in front Aerides the world's first meteorological station
We will explore the old neighborhood of Anafians
We will admire the crowded square, that used to be an old market center without having lost its original identity yet and we will uncover many stories and many spots around it
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We could be flexible and come in your accomodation, let us know where is your hotel/Appartment and we could meet there for your convenience (only in advance)
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(22)
Dimitris gave us a thorough tour of Athens the day we arrived. It was interesting and easy to follow. Bravo!!!
Dimitri was an excellent guide! Just what we needed - flexibile, smart, full of knowledge and very nice. We enjoyed two hours of sight seeing and learn a lot about Athens
Dimitri contacted me just after my registration. My arrival to Athens was late, but he kept me posted online. He is knowledgeable about myths and the history of Greece. Thus his reference yo these during the tour was wonderful. He also recommended local places for lunch. Thank you Dimitris, I will definitely find during mu next visit to Athens!
Thank you so much for your good words dear, it was so great to meet and guide you!Hope to see you in the nearest future..
Everything about our tour was just wonderful!! Our tour guide, Dimitris (aka Jimmy), met us promptly at Hellenic Parliament and immediately took us to the best viewing spot away from the crowd. He led us on a great walking tour of the adjacent gardens and other nearby landmarks, sharing his impressive knowledge of Athens history. What great storyteller! I really loved hearing about how the city of Athens earned its name. But my favorite part was our walk through the gorgeous Anafiotika residential area situated just below the Acropolis. It felt like we were back in time, on a Greek island. Dimitris also recommended a wonderful restaurant in the Plaka with a fantastic view of the Acropolis, which we were able to schedule for after our walk. Overall we had a great experience with Dimitris and found him to be a friendly and personable guide. 100% would recommend Dimitris's tour to any visitor!
Dimitrios was great. His knowledge of Greek history is amazing. We learned the meaning behind all the points of interest along the tour. There is so much backstory to the sites that might be missed otherwise. Loved the Plaka area and Acropolis hillside neighbourhood with narrow streets and tavernas. Would like to spend longer.
Very informative historical account of sites and monuments in Plaka and Monastiraki areas of Athens. Guide was knowledgeable and friendly.
Had a great day round Athens on our last day. Demetris was so accommodating, picking us up from his holiday home where we were staying. We were able to drop our bags at the airport and have a quick tour of Athens in our last few hours. Demetris knew all the best, hidden spots where we could view things from an amazing angle. Incredible knowledge too, it felt like we were being shown round by a friend. We saw so many different things, including areas of nature that I wasn't expecting!
My wife and I had only a few days in Athens, so we decided to take a tour. We contacted Dimitris, and the whole experience was fantastic. He speaks excellent English and has a wealth of knowledge about history, geography, and Greek culture. As a local, he knows unique spots that most tourists wouldn't discover. We had a great time together and also scheduled a trip to the Temple of Poseidon, which was amazing. This tour it's definitely a must if you are visiting Athens.
The guide is one of thousands, his name dimitris a cool guy, he knows every stone in Athens by heart, a big congratulations to the man
We were able to experience Athens from a unique perspective; visiting sites that others may have either not been aware or passed by without realizing their place in history or the local culture. Very informative and enjoyable. Plan to use this tour group again when we return to Athens for more historical and cultural enrichment.
