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What it's like

Plaka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis. It is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient city, and its restored 19th-century neoclassical homes give it the look of a village tucked under the rock.

A visit means walking pedestrian lanes that twist through shops, restaurants and cafes, with Roman-era ruins showing among the houses. The northernmost edge, Anafiotika, is calmer and greener, with many green spaces that belong to the Acropolis green space. Expect crowds, since the district is popular with tourists.

Good to know

Plaka is gentrified and very popular with tourists, so expect crowds, especially at midday.
Spring and late autumn are the best times to visit Athens; winter is low season with fewer tourists.
Summer can be extremely hot during heatwaves, so plan the walk for cooler hours.

A place to visit:

Historic district

Plaka

Athens, Greece

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.

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museums

hiking

Sightseeing and scenic rides

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Food tours

food_tours

Wine tasting

wine

Spas and thermal baths

spa_thermal

Shopping

shopping

Local culture and markets

local_culture

Caves and cenotes

caves_cenotes

Old town and historic sights

historic_towns

Beaches

beaches

Beach clubs

beach_clubs

Catamaran and sailing trips

sailing_catamaran

Snorkeling

snorkeling

How to get there

Plaka is at the foot of the Acropolis, so it is reached on foot from the Acropolis or from the metro.

Time needed

What it costs

Free to wander; shopping, dining and any site entries are paid for as you go.

Suits

Walkers, shoppers and history fans

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Tours that go here

Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.

Tour

Athens

Exclusive Athens with Free Time in the Plaka

5 hours

Standard

4.5

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334

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$89

a person

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Tour

Athens

Private Parthenon with free time in Plaka

5 hours

Private

5.0

(

)

a person

308

ancient_sites

Tour

Athens

Private "UNESCO" Sites of Athens

4 hours 30 minutes

Private

(

)

a person

519

historic_towns

ancient_sites

Tour

Athens

Private Athens, Acropolis & Plaka Tour with Lunch

7 hours 30 minutes

Private

(

)

a person

534

ancient_sites

Tour

Athens

Private Athens, Acropolis and Cape Sounion with Lunch

9 hours

Private

(

)

a person

535

ancient_sites

Tour

Athens

Private Glorious Byzantine Athens

4 hours and 30 minutes

Private

(

)

a person

542

historic_towns

Tour

Athens

Private New Acropolis Museum, Plaka and Ancient Athens

5 hours 30 minutes

Private

(

)

a person

543

ancient_sites

museums

Tour

Athens

Private Panoramic Athens and Plaka

4 hours

Private

(

)

a person

545

scenic_views

Tour

Athens

Private Plaka and Hidden Corners

3 hours

Private

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)

a person

546

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Classical-era site

Ancient Agora of Athens

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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.

Tours here from

$149

a person

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Ancient citadel and museum

Acropolis

Athens

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.

Tours here from

$109

a person

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Museum

National Archaeological Museum

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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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Museum

Archaeological Museum of Piraeus

Athens

Small museum in central Piraeus with Mycenaean to Hellenistic pottery and the bronze statues found near the harbor in 1959. A good indoor stop in central Piraeus.

Tours here from

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