π¬π· First Time in Athens? Copy This 1-Day Free Walking Route! πΆββοΈβ¨
If you only have one day in Athens, follow this power-walking route β you can see all the highlights in a single day! β Route: Acropolis β Acropolis Museum β Temple of Hephaestus β Stoa of Attalos β Hadrianβs Library β Roman Agora β Syntagma Square β National Garden β Temple of Zeus β Panathenaic Stadium β Philopappos Hill β Monastiraki Square β Daily Schedule: π 8:00 β Acropolis Be there as it opens! β Beat the crowds + soft morning light = perfect photos πΈ β Must-see: Parthenon & Caryatids of the Erechtheion π 10:00 β Acropolis Museum β 5-min walk from Acropolis π 12:00 β Ancient Sites Temple of Hephaestus, Stoa of Attalos, Hadrianβs Library, Roman Agora β Most are just ruins or columns now β view from outside (no ticket needed) π 14:00 β Syntagma Square Watch the changing of the guard! The Sunday noon ceremony is the most elaborate. π 15:00 β National Garden A peaceful green break in the afternoon πΏ π 16:30 β Temple of Zeus Quick photo stop π 17:00 β Panathenaic Stadium First modern Olympic Games venue ποΈποΈ π 18:00 β Philopappos Hill ~15-min walk to the top for a 360Β° panoramic view of the Acropolis π π£ 20:30 β Monastiraki Square Dinner + explore the flea market ποΈ π Transport Tips: Airport β City: Bus X95 (β¬5.5) to Syntagma Square In the City: Single ticket β¬1.2 / Day ticket β¬4.1 (better value) βΌοΈ Must-Know Tips: Enter the Acropolis at 8 AM β crowds surge after 10 AM. Alternatively, go before sunset β fewer people + flag-lowering ceremony. Lycabettus Hill cable car has long queues β hike up 1 hour before sunset. Watch for pickpockets β especially at Syntagma Square, Acropolis metro, Monastiraki. Buy the Acropolis + Museum combo ticket online (β¬30) β skip other paid sites. #Athens #AthensGuide #GreeceTravel #FreeWalkingTour #TravelHacks #OneDayInAthens