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Athens Hill Adventure: Scenic Guided Walk
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8 Ratings
Athina
Join a guided walking tour to explore Athens’ three prominent hills. Venture off the usual path to discover some of the city’s most stunning vistas!
Join a guided walking tour to explore Athens’ three prominent hills. Venture off the usual path to discover some of the city’s most stunning vistas!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mount Lycabettus - Ascend to Athens’ highest point (277m / 908 ft.) and take in the breathtaking 360-degree views. Don’t forget to capture some memorable photos.
- National Garden - This lush oasis provides a refreshing escape in the heart of the city. Use it as a scenic route to reach the nearby hills.
- **Zappeion Conference & Exhibition…
- Mount Lycabettus - Ascend to Athens’ highest point (277m / 908 ft.) and take in the breathtaking 360-degree views. Don’t forget to capture some memorable photos.
- National Garden - This lush oasis provides a refreshing escape in the heart of the city. Use it as a scenic route to reach the nearby hills.
- Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center - Upon leaving the gardens, admire this magnificent 19th-century structure, integral to the inaugural modern Olympic Games in 1896.
- Temple of Olympian Zeus - Stroll past the remnants of what was once Greece’s largest temple, a testament to its grand past.
- Arch of Hadrian - A quintessential symbol of Athens from the Roman era, this landmark is a must-see.
- Areopagus - Known as Mars Hill, this site holds great biblical significance and provides exceptional views of the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora below.
- Philopappos Hill - Conclude your journey with a visit to this lesser-known hill, offering arguably the finest view of the Acropolis and expansive vistas of the Aegean Sea.
What's Included
- Local tour leader
- Local tour leader
Location
Vallianeio Megaron
Panepistimiou
Meet in front of the Vallianeio Megaron building.
If arriving via metro, get off at Panepistimio station (red line) and then use the 'National Library' exit.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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458andea
Oct 17, 2025
AMAZING! Can't say enough great things! - I can't say enough great things about George! This was an amazing tour! I'm a lover of fitness and when I saw the name of this tour included Athens Hills, I immediately bought my ticket. I saw incredible views of Athens that I would have not seen otherwise. George also is a wealth of information on the history of Athens. I highly recommend this tour, it has been one of my favorites in all of my European adventures!
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Patty_pft
Oct 3, 2025
Unique experience with breathtaking views! - This was one of the most unique tours we’ve done! George was not only knowledgeable, but also very friendly!!!
We would’ve not experienced those amazing views and places on our own.
The communication with George was great since the beginning and the meeting spot was easy to find.
100% recommend booking this experience! You won’t regret it!!!
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Wagnerbenh
Oct 1, 2025
A Fun and Active Way to Explore the City Without the Crowds - We had such a great morning with George. He’s welcoming, easy to talk to, and really knows his stuff about Athens, from history to everyday life. The route he takes you on is the perfect mix of peaceful gardens, hidden spots, and amazing views. Climbing up to Mount Lycabettus and later to Philopappos Hill gave us some of the best views of the Acropolis we saw all trip.
You don’t need to be super fit to enjoy this. It is very doable if you’re reasonably active, but you’ll definitely break a light sweat on the way up to the highest point in Athens. For us, it felt more like a fun challenge than a hard hike.
What we loved most was that it never felt rushed or touristy. George made it feel like we were out exploring the city with a local friend. By the end, we not only saw incredible views, but we also felt like we had a much better sense of Athens as a whole.
Easily one of the highlights of our trip, and I'd highly recommend booking this tour for a unique experience in Athens.
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584marielm
Sep 30, 2025
Gorgeous View, No Crowds, Fun Vibes - We had a beautiful morning hike with George. George is very friendly and knowledgeable about a variety of history and topics. The views from both hills were spectacular, and both were fairly empty which was lovely after a very crowded trip to the Acropolis - and not too hard to climb!
We highly reccomend this tour over a normal walking tour, even if you are here for a short time. The route and scenes really give you a great lay of the land.
Thank you, George!
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Nick
Sep 17, 2025
Highlight of our Trip to Athens! - We were so happy to have booked this excursion with George! It was the perfect way to see the city, see scenery and go on a hike that almost no one else knows about or gets to see, and learn so much with a local Athenian! We talked with George from start to finish about Greek Culture, surrounding Greek islands, and his experiences in the city. Not only was it a great excursion, but it was the absolute perfect way to start our morning. We stay fit and regularly walk, run, and workout at home, and I would say this was a solid challenge and we worked up a sweat almost the entire hike. Thank you George for making this our favorite highlight of our time in Athens and making us feel so welcome on your tour!
We would recommend it 100 times over and it is for sure the best way to learn about and see the city!
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Chmoxie
Sep 15, 2025
Excellent tour & hike - Great experience! Highly recommend if you are up for lots of walking and seeing some amazing sites and hidden gems in Athens. George was a wonderful guide.
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Lalalahees
Sep 8, 2025
The best experience to explore Athens! - Such a unique tour ive ever tried! it was really amazing as i could pass by all the famous figures and places. And the sunset was super cool from the top of mountain. loved it!!
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Expatstu16
Aug 29, 2025
Mountains of Fun - If you are looking to escape the vibrant and bustling Athens city streets for a short while this is a great alternative. From the highest peak in Athens to the best view of the Acropolis you will see it all as you stretch the legs and fill the lungs. You will also visit the serene national gardens and the impressive Zappeion building along the way. Friendly tour guide George has impeccable English and a living knowledge of the beautiful city of Athens. We talked about history, sport, culture and food along the way. Highly recommended!
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