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These operators offer a variety of package deals that vary in terms of which sights will be visited and which vary as to the length of each tour. Tours either last half of the day or the entire day. Some tours consist of exploring Athens at night. Prices range from 50 Euros to a 160 Euros. Apart from sightseeing within the city these operators also arrange for day trips to nearby areas such as Delphi, Peloponnese and the temple of Poseidon at Sounion.

City guide

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Address: 4 Stadiou

Tel: 210-322-3137

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Sightseeing Buses

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This is a bus tour which shows visitors all the landmarks around the city. Tickets can be bought from the bus driver. The purpose of this tour is to help acquaint completely unfamiliar visitors with the city and its sights so that visitors can return to these later on during their trips. Think of this as an enjoyable drive around the city. The tour begins at the National Archaeological Museum and terminates there as well. The tour lasts approximately one and a half hours. Visitors are shown the major neighbor hoods and sites including the Acropolis, the temple of Zeus, the National Gallery, the Benaki Museum and Central Market.

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Association of Official Guides

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For those wanting to hire a private guide this is an excellent company to contact. Tours last a few hours and are relatively expensive costing up to or over 100 Euros.

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Pame Volta

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An interesting variation of a tour of Athens- this tour is conducted on bicycles.

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Hop in Zinon Tours

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Another interesting variation of a tour of Athens; this unconventional tour comprises of appreciating the sites and monuments of Athens in a helicopter. While the tour is quite expensive the absolutely mesmerizing view of Athens at day or night may compensate for the exorbitant rates.

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Theatre of Dionysos

Theatre

This theatre was built in the fifth century BCE and to accommodate the dramatists of the time. Famous plays such as Oedipus Rex written by Sophocles were performed here, among others by Greece’s most famous poets (including Aeschylus, Aristophanes and Euripides). The audience was seated on two types of seats depending on their rank, with the more privileged citizenry sitting in sections made of Pentelic marble and those of lesser rank in sections made of limestone. The most extravagant and ornate of these was reserved for the Priest of Dionysos. The theater is considered by many to be the most ancient theater in the world.

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Museum of Cycladic and Ancient Greek Art

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This too is a private collection consisting of art dating from the Cycladic Era to the Roman times. The emphasis is on the time period of 3000B.C to 2000 B.C. There are over 200 exhibits ranging from marble statues to marble figurines to pottery.

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What to do with Children in Tow

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National Gardens

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Acropolis

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This is the most well-known historical site in Athens, and maybe of the Western World. Pericles is the famous Greek responsible for the transformation of the Acropolis into a city of temples during the fifth century BCE. A stop here on your trip to Athens is a must, and the collection of temples and historical sites you will find here will surely not disappoint. As you enter, you will walk through the Propylaea, the grand entrance of the Acropolis. Just south of this magnificent structure is the Temple of Athena Victory, which was built to commemorate the Greek victory against the Persians.

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Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Theatre

Built around 160 A.D. this is a magnificent theatre. Tourists can get tickets to watch ballet performances, theatrical performances and comedies staged here.

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Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum

Museum

This is a fantastic museum showcasing intricate jewelry designs through the Cycladic, Byzantine and other eras of Greek history. Over 3000 jewelry pieces are on display and visitors can also place orders to have identical pieces made by the Museum workshop personnel. The most interesting are those jewels in the form of insects.

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National Archeological Museum

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This is a world famous museum and a storehouse of significant archeological finds from different locations within Greece. A number of collections are worth seeing and give a deep understanding of Greek history. The Mycenaean Antiquities collection is stunning and the most famous piece within it is the supposed mask of Agamemnon and excavated royal tombs along with intricately carved miniatures. The Thira collection consists of beautiful Minoan Frescoes. The Neolithic collection consists of jewelry, pottery and other objects unearthed at Troy. In addition to these the Museum houses much more such as marble and bronze statues of Greek gods such as Zeus, Poseidon, and Aphrodite etc.

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Epigraphical Museum

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This is an extremely interesting museum that will transport the visitors back into time. The highlights are inscriptions in marble stone dating as far back as 480 B.C pertaining to laws regarding worship in the Acropolis, inscriptions regarding homicide and orders instructing Athenians to flee the city and escape invasion by the Persians. One of the most interesting artifacts is a voting box dating back to 100 B.C.

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Benaki Museum

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This consists of a private collection of thousands of pieces of art dating back to the Neolithic era. Treasures stored here range from gold goblets to intricate textiles, to bronze statues to entire rooms from Greek mansions in the 1700s. A new section of the Museum is the Benaki collection of Islamic Art.

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Byzantine and Christian Museum

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This museum exhibits art pieces from Greece under Byzantine rule. Interesting icons, tapestries, frescoes and mosaics are displayed here. The most unique feature is the remnants of Aristotle's famous institution the Lyceum, on display here.

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Raja Jee Fast Food

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Green Garden

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Dhaka Palace

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Spicy Fast Food and Restaurant

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Kouti

This restaurant consists of indoor and outdoor tables which provide a stunning view of the Acropolis. Better than the view is the food with jazzed up traditional dishes listed on the menu. The salads are exceptionally good here as well.

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Anthinaikon

This restaurant has a beautiful interior and excellent appetizers and entrees. The wonderful floors, marble tables and wooden chairs along with the walls decked with old photographs provide guests with a beautiful setting amidst which they can enjoy their meals. Meat and seafood dishes are popular here.

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Palia Taverna Tou Psara

Famous for its delicious seafood dishes this is a good choice for seafood lovers.

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Filipou

This restaurant serves traditional Greek dishes. The entrees listed on the menu are diverse but vegetarians will be thrilled by the delectable vegetable stews and salads.

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Diporto Agoras

The food served here is both delicious and inexpensive. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious and the food served is traditional dishes that the Greeks absolutely love- these include salads and stews primarily. The specialty is, however, the chickpeas and the grilled fish which are both divine. Its closeness to the central market is an added advantage.

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Damigos

This tavern dates back to 1865 and is renowned for its delicious seafood and vegetarian dishes. The specialty here is the fried codfish and eggplant. Don't miss out on the sauces either which nicely complement the entrees.