Greece ¡ City guide
What to do in Athens
8 vlogs from 8 channels mention 71 places in Athens; 8 of them appear in at least half of the vlogs. Places are ranked by how often the vlogs mention them. Press the play button on any place to watch that exact moment.
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71 places ¡ most mentioned first
Plaka
A 19th-century old town with little traffic, colorful restaurants and souvenir shopping often called the best in Greece.
6:15¡ Rick Steves' Europein 7 vlogsAcropolis
Athens' hilltop 'high city', once a place of worship and refuge, crowned by the Parthenon and rising above the modern city as a symbol of Greece's 5th-century BC golden age.
0:13¡ Wolters Worldin 6 vlogsParthenon
5th-century BC Doric temple dedicated to Athena, perhaps the finest temple of the ancient world and still under ongoing restoration.
1:54¡ Rick Steves' Europein 5 vlogsAncient Agora
Ancient marketplace below the Acropolis and the hub of commercial, political and social life in Athens for some 800 years.
3:18¡ Rick Steves' Europein 4 vlogsTemple of Hephaestus
One of the best-preserved Greek temples, a Doric temple from about 400 BC that once housed bronze statues of Hephaestus and Athena.
4:33¡ Rick Steves' Europein 4 vlogsAcropolis Museum
Modern museum holding some of the most valuable ancient Greek artworks, known for their intricate detail; best visited before the Acropolis for context.
2:41¡ Wolters Worldin 4 vlogsTemple of Olympian Zeus
Once the largest temple in ancient Greece. It took from the 6th century BC to the 2nd century AD to finish, and some of its original columns still stand.
3:12¡ Travelmojiin 4 vlogsMonastiraki
A square and surrounding area with open plazas near several archaeological sites, flea markets, street markets and most of the city's Acropolis-view rooftop bars.
2:50¡ Greece Explainedin 4 vlogsAnafiotika
Tranquil village of flower-lined lanes beneath the Acropolis walls, built in the 19th century by islanders from Anafi.
7:16¡ Rick Steves' Europein 3 vlogsNational Archaeological Museum
Premier collection of ancient Greek art from 7000 BC to AD 300, with Mycenaean gold, archaic kouros statues and classical bronzes.
12:13¡ Rick Steves' Europein 3 vlogsTomb of the Unknown Soldier
War memorial in front of the Parliament guarded by the evzones, soldiers in pleated kilts and pom-pom shoes.
10:06¡ Rick Steves' Europein 3 vlogsDelphi
Ancient sanctuary of Apollo on Mount Parnassus, seat of the Oracle, with the Sacred Way, treasuries, the Temple of Apollo, a theater and a stadium.
16:30¡ Rick Steves' Europein 3 vlogsPanathenaic Stadium
Ancient stadium that hosted the Panathenaic Games. It was rebuilt by Herodes Atticus and later restored for the 1896 Olympics.
5:32¡ Exotic Vacationin 3 vlogsArch of Hadrian
Striking Roman triumphal arch beside the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
7:00¡ Exotic Vacationin 3 vlogsAthens Central Market
Athens' iconic central food market (Varvakios Agora), surrounded by long-standing eateries.
1:24¡ EURO TROTTERin 3 vlogsErechtheion
Temple next to the Parthenon, dedicated to Athena and Poseidon and famous for its Porch of the Caryatids, six maidens serving as columns.
2:52¡ Rick Steves' Europein 2 vlogsErmou Street
Thriving pedestrian shopping street leading away from Syntagma Square.
11:47¡ Rick Steves' Europein 2 vlogsSyntagma Square
Shady, cafe-filled square where crowds demanded a constitution in 1843, still the city's main hub and busiest subway station.
8:53¡ Rick Steves' Europein 2 vlogsApostolou Pavlou Street
Pedestrian street below the Acropolis lined with classic restaurants.
6:56¡ Greece Explainedin 2 vlogsRoman Agora
Roman-era marketplace ruins next to the Ancient Agora, built much later than the Greek agora and including three Byzantine churches.
2:33¡ Travelmojiin 2 vlogsTemple of Athena Nike
Small temple on the Acropolis dedicated to Athena Nike.
1:24¡ Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogsTower of the Winds
One of the two most striking monuments within the Roman Agora.
2:52¡ Travelmojiin 2 vlogsFilopappou Hill
A large green hill park near Makrygianni and Thiseio, with romantic walks and stunning views of the Acropolis.
4:46¡ Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogsKostas
A small, long-running souvlaki joint in the centre of Athens, often called the city's most famous souvlaki.
13:03¡ Locavore Eatsin 2 vlogsLycabettus Hill
One of the top sunset spots in Athens, reached by cable car, by driving partway, or by hiking all the way up.
21:32¡ EURO TROTTERin 2 vlogsMycenae
Ancient citadel that housed around 30,000 people circa 1350 BC, famed for its Lion Gate and Cyclopean stone walls.
9:40¡ Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogsOdeon of Herodes Atticus
An ancient stone amphitheatre on the slope of the Acropolis that still hosts performances.
11:22¡ Wolters Worldin 2 vlogs
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Stoa of Attalos
2nd-century BC colonnaded stoa rebuilt in modern times to house the Agora museum, showing how the site once looked.
Panathenaic Way
Ancient ceremonial path that grand processions followed from the town below up to the Acropolis.
Hellenic Parliament
Former Royal Palace overlooking Syntagma Square, now home to the Greek Parliament.
Hydra
Car-free island with a pretty harbor ringed by rocky hills, cobbled lanes, donkeys instead of cars, and ancient paths for walkers.
Hadrian's Library
Ruins of a Roman library complex that is a highlight of the Roman Agora area.
2:54¡ Travelmoji1 vlogByzantine and Christian Museum
Museum of Byzantine art in a mansion originally built for the Duchess of Plaisance, with paintings, sculptures, textiles and mosaics.
1:07¡ Travelmoji1 vlogChurch of the Metamorphosis of the Saviour
One of the most popular small churches in Plaka.
4:25¡ Travelmoji1 vlogChurch of Panagia Kapnikarea
Popular Byzantine church in the old town of Athens.
4:25¡ Travelmoji1 vlogMuseum of Cycladic Art
Museum founded by the Nicholas and Dolly Goulandris Foundation to show ancient Cycladic art, along with Cypriot works.
4:44¡ Travelmoji1 vlogPsyrri
A mostly pedestrian neighbourhood packed with mezedopoleia, small taverns serving shared small plates, and one of the best nightlife areas in Athens.
1:43¡ Greece Explained1 vlogSyntagma
Central Athens' main shopping district, with large boulevards, big-city vibes and the city's most glamorous five-star hotels.
4:24¡ Greece Explained1 vlogMakrygianni
A neighbourhood next to the Acropolis entrance and the Acropolis Museum, with the best Acropolis views from its hotels.
6:11¡ Greece Explained1 vlogThiseio
The quietest of the central neighbourhoods, good for peaceful tree-lined walks away from mass tourism and close to Filopappou Hill.
6:47¡ Greece Explained1 vlogAthens Riviera
The coastal stretch south of central Athens, offering beaches and a break from the busy city centre.
8:27¡ Greece Explained1 vlogMonastiraki Flea Market
Famous Sunday flea market at Avissinias Square with antique and second-hand dealers selling old books, silver and leather goods.
4:26¡ Exotic Vacation1 vlogPhilopappos Monument
Monument atop Filopappou Hill honoring a Roman senator who was a great benefactor of Athens.
5:26¡ Exotic Vacation1 vlogNational Garden
Shady green oasis in the city centre, joined with Zappeion Park, between the Panathenaic Stadium and Syntagma Square.
7:30¡ Exotic Vacation1 vlogZappeion
Park grounds adjoining the National Garden, forming one big green space in the heart of Athens.
7:30¡ Exotic Vacation1 vlogGazi
Former industrial zone turned Athens' hippest nightlife district, with outdoor bars, restaurants, clubs and lounges.
8:43¡ Exotic Vacation1 vlogEpidaurus
Sanctuary of Asclepius with a 4th-century BC theater for 13,000-14,000, renowned as the most acoustically perfect ancient Greek theater.
9:45¡ Exotic Vacation1 vlogBlue Fish
Fish and seafood restaurant a stone's throw from the Roman Agora, blending traditional recipes with modern creativity.
12:07¡ Exotic Vacation1 vlogLiondi Traditional Greek Restaurant
Authentic Greek restaurant right across from the Acropolis Museum, with no tourist gimmicks.
12:27¡ Exotic Vacation1 vlogTaf Coffee
Artisan specialty coffee shop serving both modern and traditional Greek coffee drinks, with ethically sourced beans.
1:29¡ Locavore Eats1 vlogTaverna Saita
Traditional Greek taverna in Plaka known for comforting home cooking and warm hospitality.
1:55¡ Locavore Eats1 vlogKrinos
Historic loukoumades shop near the Athens Central Market, serving Greek doughnuts since 1923.
2:59¡ Locavore Eats1 vlogO Thanasis
Legendary, large kebab and pita restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, popular for grilled meats and gyros.
3:54¡ Locavore Eats1 vlogAtlantikos
Seafood spot in central Athens serving simple, fresh fried and grilled fish with ouzo.
6:33¡ Locavore Eats1 vlogLefteris o Politis
Legendary small pita shop near Omonia Square specialising in souvlaki and soutzoukaki pitas grilled in front of customers.
7:33¡ Locavore Eats1 vlogEpirus Tavern
Cozy taverna inside the Athens Central Market where dishes are chosen from the counter, famed for tripe soup (patsas) and beef leg soup.
8:31¡ Locavore Eats1 vlogDiporto
Signless basement taverna filled with huge wine barrels, where the chef shows off his daily-changing pots of home-style dishes.
9:37¡ Locavore Eats1 vlogLukumades
Modern loukoumades shop in central Athens frying fresh Greek doughnuts with a wide range of creams, sauces and fillings.
11:05¡ Locavore Eats1 vlogTo Kati Allo
Home-style Greek taverna steps from the Acropolis Museum, serving staples like moussaka, fish soup and stuffed zucchini.
12:23¡ Locavore Eats1 vlogNancy Sweethome
Dessert shop with a cabinet full of decadent Greek sweets such as ekmek, baklava and other traditional cakes.
12:43¡ Locavore Eats1 vlogVoula Beach
One of the beaches along the coast near Athens, a way to cool off in the summer heat.
8:19¡ Island Hopper TV1 vlogVarkiza Beach
A beach on the coast south of Athens, a way to cool off in the summer heat.
8:19¡ Island Hopper TV1 vlogCape Sounion
A cape at the tip of Attica with beaches, reachable from Athens.
8:22¡ Island Hopper TV1 vlogMeteora
Monasteries built atop dramatic rock pillars, about 3.5 hours from Athens.
8:35¡ Island Hopper TV1 vlogCorinth Canal
A narrow canal near ancient Corinth, a short day trip from Athens by train or car.
9:02¡ Island Hopper TV1 vlogPiraeus
The port district of Athens and the main departure point for ferries to the Greek islands.
4:03¡ Wolters World1 vlogNafplio
A seaside town in the Peloponnese that was the first capital of modern Greece.
13:01¡ Wolters World1 vlogNikos Olive Stand
Olive stall in Athens Central Market with many Greek varieties to sample before buying, plus blocks of traditional halva.
1:56¡ EURO TROTTER1 vlogJulia's Food Tour
Three-hour morning food tour of hidden food gems around Athens Central Market, with Greek coffee, yogurt, gyros and seafood meze.
5:19¡ EURO TROTTER1 vlogGeros tou Moria
Famous traditional Plaka taverna once frequented by Aristotle Onassis, with tables on a cobblestone stairway under grape vines.
15:23¡ EURO TROTTER1 vlogOrizontes Lycabettus
Romantic fine-dining restaurant at the summit of Lycabettus Hill with panoramic views of the city and the Acropolis.
21:26¡ EURO TROTTER1 vlog