Biggest Mistakes Tourists Make in Athens
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Acropolis
Historic site · Acropolis
Pre-book timed tickets and go in the morning; it can close noon to 5:30 in heatwaves, and its marble gets slick, so wear good shoes.
Parthenon
Temple · Acropolis
The Parthenon is the temple on top; the Acropolis is the whole hilltop citadel, so don't use the names interchangeably.
Acropolis Museum
Museum · Makrygianni
Monastiraki
Neighborhood · Monastiraki · brief mention
Pair it with Plaka on the same day, but don't limit your meals to these touristy areas.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Temple · Plaka · brief mention
Suggested as a separate day from the Acropolis to avoid heat fatigue.
Piraeus
Neighborhood · Piraeus · brief mention
Tourists often miss boats by waiting in the wrong place, so check exactly where and when the ferry boards.
National Archaeological Museum
Museum · Exarchia · brief mention
Cited as a reason Athens makes a great winter destination.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Landmark · Syntagma
Don't let news of protests stop you from seeing the changing of the guard.
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Historic site · Acropolis
Check who is performing before your trip and buy tickets for a concert inside.
Arch of Hadrian
Landmark · Plaka · brief mention
Read up on its history first for a more meaningful visit.
Tower of the Winds
Historic site · Plaka · brief mention
Mycenae
Day trip · Peloponnese · brief mention
