The Municipality of Athens, in collaboration with the Athens Association of Licensed Tourist Guides, is extending its free guided tours to historic city landmarks.
In December, the program will feature a lecture accompanying a commemorative concert marking 190 years since Athens became the capital of the Greek state in 1834 and a special free tour exploring the city’s graffiti art.
Participation requires pre-registration through the online platform opandaxenagiseis.gr.
Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites and theatres are borne by participants.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024:
NATIONAL GALLERY – ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION “DEMOKRATIA” FOR THE 50TH YEAR OF RECONCILIATION
18:00| Meeting point: Museum entrance (50 Vas. Konstantinou)
Guide: Irini Kazamiaki (up to 30 people)
Thursday, December 19, 2024:
BENAKIS MUSEUM – BYZANTINE COLLECTION
18:00 | Meeting point: Museum entrance, 1 Koumpari street & Vas. Sofia
Guide: Kassandra Porioti (up to 30 people)
Saturday, December 21, 2024:
HERAKLEIDON MUSEUM – SCIENCE, ART AND MATHEMATICS
10:00 | Meeting point: Museum entrance (16 Iraklideon)
Guide: Elena Soulioti (up to 25 people)
MUSEUM OF CYCLADIC ART – PERMANENT COLLECTION
10:30 | Meeting point: Museum entrance (Neofytou Douka 4)
Guide: Kassandra Porioti (up to 25 people)
TOUR OF MONASTIRAKI – GRAFFITI TOUR
10:30 | Meeting point: Monastiraki Square, near metro
Guide: Lavrentia Giannola (up to 40 people)
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