Got just 2 hours to soak up the magic of Athens? No problem. We've got you covered with a mini-adventure through the most iconic, photogenic and snack-filled spots in the city – on foot!

START 

Syntagma Square 
– The beating heart of Athens. Snap a selfie with the Evzones (those fancy-dressed guards with the pom-pom shoes). Catch the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (every hour, on the hour). It’s half-military ritual, half slow-motion performance art. Feeling royal already? Let’s roll.

Stroll Down Ermou Street 
– Where style meets sidewalks. Pedestrian-only = no cars, no worries. Shop or window-shop your way through Athens’ high street – fashion, souvenirs, local crafts.Stop to admire the tiny Kapnikarea Church, chilling between Zara and H&M like it owns the place (it kinda does – it’s from the 11th century!).

Monastiraki Square 
– chaos, charm, and souvlaki. Welcome to sensory overload: street food, vintage shops, ancient ruins and buskers, all in one lively square. Look around: you’re surrounded by history! You’ve got Hadrian’s Library, the Roman Agora and a mosque from the Ottoman era – all within spitting distance of your coffee. Grab a souvlaki, you’ve earned it. 

Wander into Plaka 
– Old town magic. Take Pandrossou or Adrianou Street and get lost (on purpose) in the twisty alleys of Athens’ cutest neighborhood. It’s all charming balconies, bright bougainvilleas and cats living their best life. Safe, walkable and full of postcard moments.

Dionysiou Areopagitou 
– The grand finale. This epic promenade runs right below the Acropolis and is totally car-free. Soak in views of the Parthenon, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the ultra-modern Acropolis Museum.

ENDING OPTIONS 

Choose your cool down Metro Station “Acropoli” 
– hop on and head to your next adventure. Or, if you’ve got 20 minutes to spare, walk back through the National Garden – shady, green and full of chill.