What it's like
The Ancient Walls of Piraeus were built to guard the city starting in 493 BC. They stretch about 2.5 km around the Piraeus Peninsula, and remains of stone gates still stand along the line.
A visit is simple. You walk along the coastline past stretches of old stonework and gate remains, with the harbor in view. It costs nothing, and it works well as a short walk.
Good to know
- Visiting the walls along the coastline is free.
- Athens summer can be extremely hot and dry during heatwaves, though this rarely happens. Carry water and plan walks for cooler hours.
Ancient Walls of Piraeus
The Ancient Walls of Piraeus are the remains of the defensive circuit built to guard the port town in ancient times. Stone gates and wall stretches still show the line of the fortifications.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Acropolis
The Acropolis is the ancient citadel above central Athens, with the Parthenon at its heart. You climb the rock on foot to reach the ruins and the views over the city.
Plaka
Plaka is the old neighborhood of Athens, climbing the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis. Its streets are pedestrian, lined with shops, cafes and restaurants.
Ancient Agora of Athens
The Ancient Agora was the civic heart of classical Athens, a marketplace that also held assembly and residential remains. You walk its open grounds among ruined stoas, temples and foundations.
National Archaeological Museum
The National Archaeological Museum holds Greek antiquities from prehistory to late antiquity, gathered from sites across the country. It sits in Exarcheia, a short trip from the center of Athens.
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