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Athens In-App Audio Tour: a City Walk Through the Ages
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Athens In-App Audio Tour: a City Walk Through the Ages

📍 Athens, Greece

Peel the layers of 2,500-years history as you walk through Athens with your own in-app audio tour.Stroll through the bustling Syntagma Square and learn how it became the “birthplace of democracy”.Discover the ancient Roman ruins of the Hadrianapolis.

90 minWalking tourSelf drive tourCity tours
Operated/Supplied By: WeGoTrip

About this experience

This enlightening self-guided audio tour of Athens will delve you into an awe-inspiring 2,500-year journey through its storied history. Athens is not only about the Acropolis though its awe-inspiring remnants dominate the skyline. Athens is also a bustling metropolis where the pedestrian-friendly nucleus buzzes with shops, churches, and quaint cafes exuding an enchanting atmosphere.  . Have a walk through the city with your own in-app audio tour and immerse yourself in the essence of this global capital, a cradle of Western civilization and the cherished abode of more than a third of Greece's population.   . The tour begins at the contemporary Syntagma Square where guards march in front of the Parliament. The tour then meanders through the captivating old Plaka district where you will have a full immersion into daily routine of the Athenians. After visiting the imposing Cathedral, you will have a walk to the Hadrian's Arch, and then, ascend the Acropolis slope to revel in splendid vistas of the charming Anafiotika neighborhood, before a leisurely descent to the Roman Forum accompanied by immersive audio commentary.  . Culminate your exploration at the vibrant Monastiraki Square, nestled in the pulsating heart of activity, in close proximity to the Ancient Agora, culinary delights, vibrant markets, and accessible Metro connections.   To optimize your experience, opt for a morning or evening stroll, as numerous historic churches are inaccessible from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Meeting point

Syntagma Square
Vasileos Georgiou A 56, Athina, 105 63, Greece

Experience details

What’s included

  • Downloadable multimedia audio tour on the WeGoTrip app (English)
  • Live GPS map on your smartphone, route from stop to stop
  • Offline functionality, audio narration, and written text explanations
  • Recommendations on the authentic Greek souvenirs and places to try souvlaki and gyros

What’s not included

  • Personal guide — you will get the tour on the mobile app
  • Earphones — you should bring your own
  • Tickets to the attractions on the route

Useful to know

  • Earphones
  • Charged Smartphone
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