Athens Self-Guided Walking Tours with Audio, Greece

Welcome to Athens – the birthplace of democracy and, arguably, of Western Civilization, but also a funky, buzzing modern city with enough cultural events to keep you busy most nights a week. If you are visiting for the first time, the Introduction Walk will take you to some of the most essential sights. Make sure not to miss the Walking Tour Around the Legendary Acropolis, a highlight of any visit to this historic city, which may be further enhanced with a tour of Plaka – the city's oldest and liveliest neighborhood, now mostly relegated to foot traffic. It's hard to have a bad meal here, and the Food Walk will enlighten you as to what makes Athens' food & café scene unique.

In all, we have prepared 5 self-guided walks for you to explore Athens, which cover everything from charming streets and neighborhoods to the most prominent temples, churches and museums. Not only that, but you can also create your own walk with the attractions that interest you most and even set your hotel as the walk's starting point!

How it works: Download the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. Each walk comes with a detailed tour map as well as photos and background information for the featured attractions. The app's navigation functions guide you from one attraction to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.


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Create Your Own Walking Tour

Custom Walk: Create Your Own Walking Tour

Choose from 92 sights
Athens Top Attractions Walking Tour

Audio Guide: Athens Top Attractions Walking Tour

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Sightseeing - City Introduction
3 Hour(s)
4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
68 Likes
Walking Tour Around the Legendary Acropolis

Audio Guide: Walking Tour Around the Legendary Acropolis

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Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
1 Hour(s)
1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
102 Likes
Plaka Attractions Walking Tour

Audio Guide: Plaka Attractions Walking Tour

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Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
2 Hour(s)
3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
36 Likes
Walking Around the National Garden

Sightseeing Walk: Walking Around the National Garden

Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
2 Hour(s)
3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
23 Likes
Athens Food Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Athens Food Walking Tour

Food and Drink
1 Hour(s)
2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
32 Likes
One Day Only - Athens, Greece

Insider Tips: One Day Only - Athens, Greece

Sightseeing - City Introduction
33 Sights
39 Likes
Classical Athens in 8 Hours

Insider Tips: Classical Athens in 8 Hours

Sightseeing - City Introduction
13 Sights
2 Likes
Guide to Visiting Athens

Insider Tips: Guide to Visiting Athens

Sightseeing - City Introduction
18 Sights
4 Likes
Exploring Athens for Authentic Greek Food

Insider Tips: Exploring Athens for Authentic Greek Food

17 Sights
24 Likes
Offbeat Athens with a Local

Insider Tips: Offbeat Athens with a Local

8 Sights
2 Likes
Hidden Gems in Athens, Greece

Insider Tips: Hidden Gems in Athens, Greece

14 Sights
9 Likes
15 Recommended Things to See in Athens

Insider Tips: 15 Recommended Things to See in Athens

22 Sights
5-Day Athens Itinerary (Part I)

Insider Tips: 5-Day Athens Itinerary (Part I)

20 Sights
5-Day Athens Itinerary (Part II)

Insider Tips: 5-Day Athens Itinerary (Part II)

19 Sights
Exploring Athens’ Ancient Sites

Insider Tips: Exploring Athens’ Ancient Sites

10 Sights
Visiting Athens in February/March

Insider Tips: Visiting Athens in February/March

20 Sights
Athens: Three Days in Ancient Greece

Insider Tips: Athens: Three Days in Ancient Greece

9 Sights
An Athens Walkabout

Insider Tips: An Athens Walkabout

16 Sights
The Best Roof Top Bars in Athens

Insider Tips: The Best Roof Top Bars in Athens

13 Sights
Top 13 Wine Bars in Athens

Insider Tips: Top 13 Wine Bars in Athens

14 Sights
How to Spend 2 Days in Athens!

Insider Tips: How to Spend 2 Days in Athens!

8 Sights

Mayoral Race Leaderboard

With the GPSmyCity app, every attraction counts! Stamp your way through local sights, as you explore the city, and you might just earn the title of Exploration Mayor.

* crodriguez ("Exploration Mayor", stamped 94.57% of city sights)
* eva1609 ("Emeritus Mayor", stamped 91.21% of city sights)
* marynashtakova ("Emeritus Mayor", stamped 69.23% of city sights)
* erosslam ("Emeritus Mayor", stamped 21.98% of city sights)

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