Walking through the west hills of Athens

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This is an authentic walking experience, of about 2 hours, on the hills at the west of the Acropolis, guided by a local Athenian.

The complex of the tree rocky hills, in the heart of the historical center of the city, opposite The Acropolis (the hill of Pnyx, the hill of the Nymphs and the hill of the Muses) is one of the places of Athens that you shall not miss! Together with the Acropolis and ancient Agora, the West Hills of Athens, are inextricably linked with the history of the city. In fact, this was the political, religious and economic center of classical antiquity, where the Athenian Democracy was born and functioned. Today, for the Athenians and visitors, the area of the West Hills is an oasis in the heart of the bustling city center.

 

ITINERARY

Experience a different aspect of Athens, walking over the historical center of the city, guided by a local Athenian and find out about ancient and recent history, mythology, ecology and everyday life of the capital of Greece. Explore the hills on the west of the Acropolis, following secret trails and beautiful cobblestoned paths, which lead to hidden historical monuments, ancient demes and points of great views.

Duration: about 2 hours

HIGHLIGHTS

- The view from the peak of the highest hill
- The remains of the ancient fortifications
- View points to The Acropolis
- The details on the cobblestones of Dimitrios Pikionis
- The church of Saint Demetrius of Loumbardiaris
- The original observatory building
- Dorides’s observatory
- The Pnyx
- The ancient street of Koile

PRICE

30 EUR per person 
(minimum: 2 participants)

For private groups ask for offer

 
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  • Walking through the west hills of Athens
  • Walking through the west hills of Athens
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