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Athens After Dark Tales Free Tour
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Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
syntagma square
Languages
English, French
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From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
We begin at Syntagma Square, the pulsing heart of modern Athens, before tracing the shadowed edge of the National Garden, where old royal secrets and eerie legends linger among the trees. From there, we follow the road toward the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Arch of Hadrian, where ancient gods once reigned — and where echoes of their power still seem to stir after dark.
Winding through the dim backstreets of Plaka, we uncover tales of doomed lovers, cursed mansions, and ancient rites hidden beneath the cobblestones. In Anafiotika, the island-like village tucked beneath the Acropolis, the silence of its narrow alleys hides ghostly footsteps and forgotten stories from centuries past. We’ll climb to Areopagus Hill, where the ancient Athenians once judged the living and the dead — and where the night breeze carries voices of history’s most famous trials. Nearby lies the Prison of Socrates (or the Ancient Theatre), a place of legend and tragedy that still chills the imagination.
Our journey ends at Thissio, beneath the stars and the watchful gaze of the Acropolis — the perfect place to reflect on the mysteries we’ve uncovered… if you dare to linger.
Winding through the dim backstreets of Plaka, we uncover tales of doomed lovers, cursed mansions, and ancient rites hidden beneath the cobblestones. In Anafiotika, the island-like village tucked beneath the Acropolis, the silence of its narrow alleys hides ghostly footsteps and forgotten stories from centuries past. We’ll climb to Areopagus Hill, where the ancient Athenians once judged the living and the dead — and where the night breeze carries voices of history’s most famous trials. Nearby lies the Prison of Socrates (or the Ancient Theatre), a place of legend and tragedy that still chills the imagination.
Our journey ends at Thissio, beneath the stars and the watchful gaze of the Acropolis — the perfect place to reflect on the mysteries we’ve uncovered… if you dare to linger.
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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This activity includes:
- Plaka, Center of all Greek Legends
- Syntagma Square
- Athens National Garden
- Areopagus Hill
- Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate)
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- The Prison of Socrates
Our Guides
McBarrett Good
On arrival
Meet your guide in Syntagma Square by the fountain they will be holding a Scandic Tours sign.
Free Cancellation
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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