Discover the stories behind Athens' most iconic landmarks on this guided walking tour through the heart of the ancient city. Follow the sacred route once taken by Athenians during the Panathenaic Festival and uncover the history, mythology and architecture that shaped one of the world's greatest civilisations.
Begin your journey as you make your way up the slopes of the Acropolis, passing ancient shrines, caves and monuments that reveal how the city once lived, worshipped and celebrated.
Your first major stop is the Theatre of Dionysus, widely recognised as the birthplace of Greek theatre. Standing where the great playwrights Sophocles, Euripides, Aeschylus and Aristophanes first presented their masterpieces, you'll discover how drama became one of Ancient Greece's greatest cultural achievements.
Continue to the impressive Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a beautifully preserved Roman theatre built in AD 161. Still used today for concerts and performances, it remains one of Athens' most remarkable historic venues.
Along the way, stop between the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch, where you'll admire some of the city's most impressive ancient architecture. Marvel at the towering Corinthian columns of the Temple of Zeus, once one of the largest temples in the ancient world, before taking in the elegant Roman arch that marked the entrance between old and new Athens.
