24 hours in Athens

1. Visit the Akropolis Museum

Admire the stunning findings from the slopes of the Acropolis hosted in the beautiful building of this museum. After that, you can enjoy a beverage at the veranda-café of the top floor, with an enjoyable view to the Parthenon.

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2. Take a walk around Monastiraki and Plaka

In its colourful market you can find anything from souvenirs and antiques, to toys and jewelry. There are plenty of ice-cream shops around here, as well as some of the best places to get souvlaki.

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3. Catch the Happy Train

This open-style train will take you around all the important sites in Plaka, Thiseio and Syntagma while you sit back relaxed in your seat. What a time-saver.

4. Walk around Zappeion

The National Garden, found next to the Parliament, is a gorgeous and cool place during hot summers. Take your kids there for a walk and feed the ducks in the pond.

To visit the Acropolis, Athens city centre and the Acropolis Museum with your family as part of a family guided tour click HERE:

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5. Concert at the Theatre of the Herodion

Enjoy a starry summer night watching one of the numerous concerts, operas and plays staged at the open amphitheater built in 161 AD by Herodes Atticus.