A walk around the Acropolis

The Acropolis, the most famous attraction in Greece, is a landmark in the history of humanity, and a designated World Heritage landmark. This symbol of Ancient Athens and the civilization that thrived here in the fifth century BC constitutes an architectural masterpiece of the era.

The lives of the ancient Athenians centred around the Acropolis, the focus of their sports, arts, politics, gastronomy, and commercial and religious life. The greatest philosophers and orators of the age lived, taught, and created here.

Today, we’ll walk in the footsteps of these renowned figures, past inspiring archaeological discoveries, and along the stone paths and hills they once walked. Welcome to the Acropolis of Athens.

Route | Estimated time: 5-7 hours

Our visit to the Acropolis and its environs will begin at the Thission electric subway station, past the antique bazaar and the crowded cafés and restaurants, immersed in colours, sounds, and aromas. After five minutes we reach the entrance of the archaeological site of the ancient agora, the marketplace. Here we admire the Stoa of Attalos and the Temple of Hephaestus.