Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The tour is adapted to anybody over 10 years old.
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Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience Athens’ rebellious spirit on a walking tour and discover how Athens’ history of resistance has shaped the city we see today.
With each step, travel back in time and explore iconic sites that bear witness to Athens’ history of struggle, from the city’s resistance against the Ottoman Empire to its modern fight for social justice.
Discover the stories of Greek rebellion, from the heroic acts of individuals who became legends to the massive popular movements of Athenians hoping for freedom in the face of fascism, violence, and governmental oppression.
Next, explore the vibrant neighborhood of Exarchia, the current hotbed of resistance and activism that welcomes anarchists, refug...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Pl. Monastirakiou 2
Find us next to the entrance of the church on Monastiraki Square.
Return
Themistokleous 68
Exarchia Square
Athens City of Rebellion Private Walk
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Experience Athens’ rebellious spirit on a walking tour and discover how Athens’ history of resistance has shaped the city we see today.
With each step, travel back in time and explore iconic sites that bear witness to Athens’ history of struggle, from the city’s resistance against the Ottoman Empire to its modern fight for social justice.
Discover the stories of Greek rebellion, from the heroic acts of individuals who became legends to the massive popular movements of Athenians hoping for freedom in the face of fascism, violence, and governmental oppression.
Next, explore the vibrant neighborhood of Exarchia, the current hotbed of resistance and activism that welcomes anarchists, refug...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Pl. Monastirakiou 2
Find us next to the entrance of the church on Monastiraki Square.
Return
Themistokleous 68
Exarchia Square
Itinerary
1
Monastiraki
Your guide will welcome you on this emblematic square of Athens.
10 minutes
2
Tzisdarakis Mosque
Discover the Ottoman past of Greece, imagine the Acropolis with a minaret on top, and understand how the Greek revolution against the Ottomans began.
10 minutes
3
Holy Church of Hagia Dynamis (Sacred Power)
Discover this church that was used by the member of the Greek resistance during the ottoman occupation.
10 minutes
4
Syntagma Square
Syntagma Square is the symbolic place of resistance in Athens. Discover the old Palace of the King, the tomb of the unknown soldier, the Nazi headquarters, and many stories of resistance the square has seen.
15 minutes
5
Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens
It is now a luxurious hotel, but you'll discover that this building has seen some dark moments, when nazis were in power in Athens.
6
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Witness the Efvonesthe amazing soldiers, learn the story of their unique outfits, guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
5 minutes
7
Hellenic Parliament
Admire the Old Palace of the First King in Athens after the revolution's victory, and discover its story.
8
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Get to know how the students and universities of Athens became a key factor in the fight for citizens' liberties.
10 minutes
9
Self-managed Park Navarinou
Discover the unique story of this park, a citizen's initiative in the heart of the alternative neighborhood of Exarchia.
10 minutes
10
Exarchia
On several stops in Exarchia neighbourhood, discover the epicentre of today's resistance. Crisis, police violence, gentrification.. Witness expressive street art or citizens' initiatives, and feel the legacy of years of rebellion.
* remaining time is the walking duration from every stops
