The best viewpoints in Athens reward you with sweeping panoramas of the Acropolis, the sprawling city and the sea, glorious at sunset from hills like Lycabettus and Filopappos. Combine these vistas with skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for unforgettable views over the ancient city. These panoramic spots are a scenic highlight … Read more
The Pnyx is the ancient hill just west of the Acropolis where the citizens of Athens gathered in assembly from around 507 BC, making it the birthplace of democracy itself, where Pericles and Demosthenes once spoke. This free, atmospheric site sits among the hills explored on tours from My Greece Tours. This profoundly historic hill … Read more
Petralona is an authentic, laid-back Athens neighbourhood below Filopappos Hill, loved for its traditional tavernas, friendly Mercouri Square, genuine local life and easy access to Thissio and the Acropolis. Explore it alongside the city’s headline sights with skip-the-line tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a more local Athens. This genuine neighbourhood is a … Read more