Downtown Athens Audio Guide: Syntagma Square to Acropolis Museum
Explore Athens’ rich history and architectural wonders on this self-guided walking tour. Starting in Syntagma Square, the heart of modern Greek democracy, you’ll journey through landmarks that shaped Greece’s identity. As you pass the Hellenic Parliament and Monument to the Unknown Soldier, you’ll learn about Greece’s independence from the Ottoman Empire. Highlights include the Panathenaic Stadium, home of the first modern Olympics, and the Arch of Hadrian, marking the divide between ancient and Roman Athens. The tour ends with a view of the iconic Acropolis. Along the way, discover neoclassical architecture, Greek tragedy, and cultural icons like Melina Merkouri. Entry fees are not included.
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Downtown Athens Audio Guide: Syntagma Square to Acropolis Museum
What's included in Downtown Athens Audio Guide: Syntagma Square to Acropolis Museum
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
SyntagmaPass-by Only
Pass by Athens’ central square, named after the moment Athenians demanded their first Constitution in 1843. It's the political heart of Greece, with views of the Hellenic Parliament and Monument to the Unknown Soldier.
Located at the base of the Hellenic Parliament, this war memorial is guarded by the iconic Evzones. The monument honors fallen Greek soldiers from various conflicts.
Hellenic ParliamentPass-by Only
Walk past this grand neoclassical building, originally constructed as a royal palace. Today, it houses the Greek Parliament, symbolizing the country's democratic progress since the 19th century.
Inclusions
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smartphone and headphones (bring your own)
- Entrance fees to any optional stops en route
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total activity duration is the time to walk from the starting point to the endpoint
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour begins at Syntagma Square. Travelers can take the Public Transport Route X to reach Syntagma Square.
End Points
- The tour ends at the Acropolis Museum
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Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── 1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 3. Create an account 4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 5. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
