The Acropolis, its museum, Plaka and the Ancient Agora on the first day, then the stadium, Olympian Zeus, the central market, the national museum and Lycabettus.
2 days, 14 stopsPacked paceApr to Jun, Sep to OctApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 3, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: The Acropolis, Plaka and the Ancient Agora
The Parthenon at opening time, its museum, a Plaka lunch and the ancient city center, then dinner in Psyrri.
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8:00 AMBook aheadAcropolis of AthensCome at 8 AM opening with your timed ticket, before the heat. Allow about 2 hr on the rock and wear shoes with grip.About 2 hours here
10:15 AMAcropolis MuseumAllow about 90 min. Seeing the rock first makes the sculptures and finds here easier to place.About 1 hour 45 min here
€[fee]
Walk about 10 min
3
12:15 PMPlakaWalk up Adrianou or Kidathinaion for lunch at a taverna, with glimpses of the Acropolis between the houses.About 1 hour 15 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 5 min
4
1:30 PMOptionalAnafiotikaClimb into the whitewashed lanes built by workmen from Anafi. People live here, so keep your voice down.About 45 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 10 min
5
2:30 PMBook aheadAncient Agora of AthensWalk the old city center up to the Temple of Hephaestus. Allow about 90 min; in winter it closes at 5 PM.About 1 hour 45 min here
4:30 PMOptionalMonastiraki SquareBrowse the square and the flea market streets around Avissinia Square; on Sundays street bands play.About 2 hours 30 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 5 min
7
7:00 PMPsyrriPsyrri comes alive at night. Pick a taverna or meze place on its narrow streets as tables spill outside.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Book these aheadAcropolis of Athens (day 1), Ancient Agora of Athens (day 1), National Archaeological Museum (day 2): timed tickets, or tickets that often sell out.
Buy tickets on official sitesSites run by the Ministry of Culture sell timed tickets on its Hellenic Heritage store; resellers often charge more for the same entry.
See the big sites earlyArchaeological sites open at 8 AM and close much earlier from November to March, so start with the Acropolis and leave museums for later.
Carry only a small bagLarge luggage and food are not allowed into the Ministry of Culture sites, and tickets are checked digitally or on paper at the gate.
Take the metro or X95 busMetro line 3 links the airport with the center, and the X95 express bus reaches Syntagma Square in about 60 min.
Know the emergency numbersDial 112 for any emergency. The Tourist Police answer on 1571 around the clock.
Where to stay for this plan
Stay in Plaka or Koukaki: both are a short walk from the Acropolis for the 8 AM start, and Koukaki is close to Drakou Street for the last dinner.
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