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Athens Ghost Free Tour: After Dark Tales
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Scandic Tours
Duration
2 hours
Languages
English
Meeting point
Monastiraki square
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Join Athens’ spookiest night tour — where history slips into shadow.
We begin at Monastiraki Square, where the lively flea market takes on a darker personality after nightfall. Among the ruins and winding alleys, ghostly rumors, restless spirits, and long-forgotten crimes still cling to the stones.
From there, we move through the Roman Forum, where echoes of emperors, prisoners, and public spectacles linger in the dark. Entering the backstreets of Plaka, the city’s oldest neighborhood, we uncover stories hidden beneath the cobblestones.
Walking at the foot of the Acropolis, we take in its dramatic nighttime presence from below — a place where power, judgment, and sacrifice once ruled. Continuing south, we arrive at Hadrian’s Arch, the symbolic gateway between worlds, where tales of love, loss, and spirits that refuse to move on still circulate.
Nearby, the towering columns of the Temple of Olympian Zeus emerge from the darkness, reminding us of gods who demanded devotion — and the fear that followed them.
We finish at the National Library, via Syntagma Square, closing the night with stories that connect modern Athens to its unsettled past.
We begin at Monastiraki Square, where the lively flea market takes on a darker personality after nightfall. Among the ruins and winding alleys, ghostly rumors, restless spirits, and long-forgotten crimes still cling to the stones.
From there, we move through the Roman Forum, where echoes of emperors, prisoners, and public spectacles linger in the dark. Entering the backstreets of Plaka, the city’s oldest neighborhood, we uncover stories hidden beneath the cobblestones.
Walking at the foot of the Acropolis, we take in its dramatic nighttime presence from below — a place where power, judgment, and sacrifice once ruled. Continuing south, we arrive at Hadrian’s Arch, the symbolic gateway between worlds, where tales of love, loss, and spirits that refuse to move on still circulate.
Nearby, the towering columns of the Temple of Olympian Zeus emerge from the darkness, reminding us of gods who demanded devotion — and the fear that followed them.
We finish at the National Library, via Syntagma Square, closing the night with stories that connect modern Athens to its unsettled past.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Not allowed
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At a glance
- Explore the darker side of Athens on a nighttime walking tour that focuses on ghostly rumors, restless spirits, and forgotten crimes.
- The route travels from Monastiraki Square through the Roman Forum and the backstreets of Plaka to uncover stories hidden beneath the cobblestones.
- Visitors see the Acropolis from below and visit landmarks including Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Syntagma Square.
- The experience concludes at the National Library with tales connecting the modern city to its unsettled past.
This activity includes:
- Plaka, Center of all Greek Legends
- Syntagma Square
- Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate)
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Monastiraki Square
- Vallianeio Megaron
- Roman Forum of Athens (Roman Agora)
Our Guides
Hannah
Greg
Georgia
Charlie
Venice Guide
Giancarlo
On arrival
Meet your guide in Monastiraki Square who will be holding a Scandic Tours sign.
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
FAQ
The tour includes visits to Monastiraki Square, the Roman Forum, and the Plaka neighborhood. You will also see the Acropolis from the foot of the hill, Hadrian's Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Vallianeio Megaron, and Syntagma Square.
The tour focuses on the city's shadows, including tales of love, loss, and spirits that refuse to move on. You will learn about the history of emperors and prisoners at the Roman Forum and the demands of the gods at the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
No, this specific tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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