A unique experience where the past meets the present in the neighborhoods and landmarks of the city awaits the residents of Athens once again.
The Municipality of Athens is offering free guided tours of historical sites, archaeological areas, museums, and cultural and art venues across the city. The tours, organized by the Organization of Culture, Sports and Youth of the City of Athens (OPANDA) in collaboration with the Association of Licensed Tourist Guides of Athens, begin on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
The Mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, stated:
“We follow the ‘paths’ of history and culture with the aim of getting to know Athens better.
Over the coming weekends, through unique storytelling, participants will have the chance to discover both well-known and ‘hidden’ sides of the urban landscape, sharing in the experience of collective memory and strengthening the city’s shared identity.
I am delighted that citizens of all ages have embraced this initiative. Together, we rediscover Athens. We look forward to walking it with you.”
The President of OPANDA, Eleni Zontirou, added:
“The Municipality of Athens’ free guided tours have now become a beloved institution that brings the public closer to the city’s rich past and cultural heritage, highlighting Athens’ vibrant identity through knowledge and experience.”
Participation in the tours is free with entry passes, available at https://www.more.com/gr-el/tickets/
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Please note that museum or archaeological site entrance tickets are not included and must be covered by participants.
Guided Tour Schedule for November
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Ancient Agora – The Cradle of Democracy
10:30 | Meeting point: Main entrance of the Archaeological Site, Apostolou Pavlou Street
Guide: Artemis Skoubourdi (up to 50 participants)
Hills Around the Acropolis
10:00 | Meeting point: Church of Agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris
Guide: Anna Benaki (up to 40 participants)
Plato’s Academy
10:30 | Meeting point: Church of Agios Tryfon
Guide: Lavrentia Giannola (up to 40 participants)
National Archaeological Museum – Prehistoric Collection
11:00 | Meeting point: Museum entrance
Guide: Kassandra Porioti (up to 25 participants)
Byzantine Churches of Athens
10:30 | Meeting point: Chapel of Agios Eleftherios, next to the Metropolitan Cathedral
Guide: Dora Voukelatou (up to 40 participants)
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology “Kostas Kotsanas”
10:30 | Meeting point: Museum entrance (6 Pindarou & Akadimias St.)
Guide: Elena Soulioti (up to 25 participants)
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Archaeological Site of Aristotle’s Lyceum
10:30 | Meeting point: Site entrance, Rigillis Street
Guide: Lavrentia Giannola (up to 40 participants)
The Athenian Trilogy: University, Academy, Library
10:30 | Meeting point: University Propylaea
Guide: Michalis Giohalas (up to 40 participants)
Philosophy in the Ancient Agora
10:30 | Meeting point: Main entrance of the Archaeological Site, Apostolou Pavlou Street
Guide: Eirini Kouboura (up to 40 participants)
Numismatic Museum (Ilion Melathron)
10:30 | Meeting point: Museum ticket office, 12 Eleftheriou Venizelou (Panepistimiou) St.
Guide: Dimitris Tsiligianis (up to 25 participants)
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Museum of the City of Athens
10:30 | Meeting point: Museum entrance (5 Paparrigopoulou St., Klafthmonos Square)
Guide: Nora Pantelaki (up to 25 participants)
First Cemetery of Athens – An Open-Air Sculpture Gallery
10:30 | Meeting point: Main cemetery entrance, end of Anapafseos Street
Guide: Michalis Giohalas (up to 40 participants)
National Glyptotheque
10:30 | Meeting point: Museum entrance, Alsos Stratou, Goudi (Panagiotis Kanellopoulos Avenue)
Guide: Eirini Kazamiaki (up to 25 participants)
Museum of Modern Greek Culture
10:30 | Meeting point: Museum ticket office (10 Areos St.)
Guide: Areti Vasdari (up to 25 participants)
Numismatic Museum (Ilion Melathron)
10:30 | Meeting point: Museum ticket office, 12 Eleftheriou Venizelou (Panepistimiou) St.
Guide: Dora Voukelatou (up to 25 participants)
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology “Kostas Kotsanas”
10:30 | Meeting point: Museum entrance (6 Pindarou & Akadimias St.)
Guide: Elena Soulioti (up to 25 participants)
Acropolis Museum
10:30 | Meeting point: Museum entrance
Guide: Nikolaos Linardatos (up to 25 participants)
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Epigraphic Museum
10:30 | Meeting point: Museum ticket office (1 Tositsa St.)
Guide: Nora Pantelaki (up to 25 participants)
National Gallery – Permanent Exhibition
11:00 | Meeting point: Museum entrance (50 Vasilissis Konstantinou Ave.)
Guide: Kassandra Porioti (up to 25 participants)
Tour of Rizokastro and Anafiotika
10:30 | Meeting point: Outside the Acropolis Museum, Makrygianni St.
Guide: Michalis Giohalas (up to 40 participants)
National Garden
10:30 | Meeting point: Garden entrance, Amalias Avenue
Guide: Kostas Kastellakis (up to 40 participants)
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Temple of Olympian Zeus and Panathenaic Stadium
10:00 | Meeting point: Entrance to the Temple of Olympian Zeus
Guide: Anna Benaki (up to 40 participants)
Angelos & Leto Katakouzenos Foundation
11:00 | Meeting point: 4 Vasilissis Amalias Ave. (5th floor)
Guide: Theoni Kambra (up to 25 participants)
National Garden
10:30 | Meeting point: Entrance, Amalias Avenue
Guide: Kostas Kastellakis (up to 40 participants)
National Glyptotheque
10:30 | Meeting point: Museum entrance, Alsos Stratou, Goudi (Panagiotis Kanellopoulos Avenue)
Guide: Eirini Kazamiaki (up to 25 participants)
Philosophy in the Ancient Agora
10:30 | Meeting point: Entrance of the Archaeological Site, Apostolou Pavlou Street
Guide: Eirini Kouboura (up to 40 participants)
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Pnyx – Hills of the Muses and the Nymphs
10:00 | Meeting point: Church of Agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris, Filopappou Hill
Guide: Lavrentia Giannola (up to 40 participants)
National Archaeological Museum – Prehistoric Collection
10:30 | Meeting point: Museum entrance (44 Patission Ave.)
Guide: Areti Vasdari (up to 25 participants)
Ancient Agora
13:00 | Meeting point: Entrance of the Archaeological Site, Apostolou Pavlou Street
Guide: Eirini Kazamiaki (up to 40 participants)
Numismatic Museum
10:30 | Meeting point: Museum ticket office (Ilion Melathron, 12 Eleftheriou Venizelou (Panepistimiou) St.)
Guide: Dimitris Tsiligianis (up to 25 participants)
Stay tuned for the December tour schedule!
More information available at www.opanda.gr
View the full program here: https://www.opanda.gr/images/Programma%20Xenaghsewn%20Noembriou.pdf
