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Discovering the Plaka district

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Welcome to the enchanting Plaka district, nestled at the foothills of the magnificent Acropolis in Athens. This thematic itinerary will take you on a journey through time, unravelling the captivating stories and legends that have shaped the rich history of this ancient city.

Archaeology
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Society
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Ancient Greek
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Classical Athens
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Lysicrates
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About the tour

Walking
Regular
7
1:00

Start at

Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Epimenidou 3, Athina 105 58, Greece

Tips

This itinerary pass by the following suggested places (entry tickets are not included within this tour and opening times may be subject to changes):

  • Holy Church of Saint Nicholas Rangavas (free entrance during opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 9AM – 12PM & 3PM – 5PM)
  • Hadrian’s Library (in summer: from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM – winter: from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
  • Little Metropolis (free entrance during opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 8AM – 12PM & 4PM – 7PM)

Entrance is highly recommended to enjoy our itinerary to the fullest, but it is not mandatory!

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What's included

  • Self-guided audio tour - map including route and storytelling on every stop.
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  • Entrance tickets for places are not included.
  • No live guide, equipment, food or transportation is provided.

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