Why choose this Athens tour ?
The birthplace of the Western Civilization, this city is the stuff of legends. Named after the Greek goddess of Wisdom, Athena, and built around the Acropolis, it was once the center of the ancient world, leaving its indelible mark in literature, philosophy, politics and art. In the footsteps of Aristotle, Plato and Socrates, we journey through the layers of history of the capital to discover roman vestiges, learn about the 19th century decline and later rebirth under King Otto, leading to the city of today.
You will learn about:
First settlements in the 11th millennia BC
Mycenaean civilization
Iron Age center of trade and prosperity
Persian Wars
The Golden Age of Democracy
Macedon and the end of independence
Roman rule
Byzantine Period
Conquest of the Ottoman Empire
Greek War of Independence and the Greek Kingdom
Birth of the modern city plan by King Otto of Bavaria
First modern Olympic Games
First World War
Greek-Turkish war
Second World War
Post-war boom
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What makes Athens Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide a unique experience ?
You will see:
Syntagma Square
Ermou street toward Monastiraki
Mitropoleos Street & Square
Pandrosou Street
Monastiraki Square
Ifaistou Street
Andrianou Street
Ag. Asomaton Street
Apostolou Parlou Street
Dionysiou Areopagitou
Vyronos Street
Adrianou Street
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Athens Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Global Guide Services.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
