Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Athens, Greece

Legend

Churches & Art
Nature
Water & Wind
Historical
Heritage & Space
Tourism
Paid Tours & Activities

Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 0.8 km
Ascend 21 m
Descend 19 m

Experience Athens in Greece in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in AthensIndividual Sights in Athens

Sight 1: King Constantine I

Show sight on map
King Constantine I

Constantine I was King of Greece from 18 March 1913 to 11 June 1917 and from 19 December 1920 to 27 September 1922. He was commander-in-chief of the Hellenic Army during the unsuccessful Greco-Turkish War of 1897 and led the Greek forces during the successful Balkan Wars of 1912–1913, in which Greece expanded to include Thessaloniki, doubling in area and population. The eldest son of George I of Greece, he succeeded to the throne following his father's assassination in 1913.

Wikipedia: Constantine I of Greece (EN)

166 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Constantine Cavafy

Show sight on map
Constantine Cavafy

Konstantinos Petrou Kavafis, known, especially in English, as Constantine P. Cavafy and often published as C. P. Cavafy, was a Greek poet, journalist, and civil servant from Alexandria. A major figure of modern Greek literature, he is sometimes considered the most distinguished Greek poet of the 20th century. His works and consciously individual style earned him a place among the most important contributors not only to Greek poetry, but to Western poetry as a whole.

Wikipedia: Constantine P. Cavafy (EN)

104 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: Πλατεία Αιγύπτου

Show sight on map

Egypt Square was a historic square at the old northern end of the 1st municipal unit of Athens, on the way to the former country destination of Patissia. The square was located between Patission Street and Pedion tou Areos, close to the business and educational buildings erected by many Greek Egyptians, above Omonoia and along the road.

Wikipedia: Πλατεία Αιγύπτου (Αθήνα) (EL)

36 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 4: Ιωάννης Τσιγάντες

Show sight on map

Ioannis Tsigantes-Svoronos was a Greek military officer. A retired officer of the pro-Venizelist movement of 1935, he developed intense resistance activity during the Occupation within the framework of the organization Midas 614. He was killed by the Italian occupation authorities in Athens on January 14, 1943.

Wikipedia: Ιωάννης Τσιγάντες (EL)

506 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 5: Hellenic Motor Museum

Show sight on map

The Hellenic Motor Museum is a car museum in Athens. It is owned by the Theodore Charagionis Foundation and opened in March 2011. The museum is situated in central Athens near the National Archaeological Museum, on the three top floors of the Athenian Capitol shopping mall.

Wikipedia: Hellenic Motor Museum (EN), Website

Share

Spread the word! Share this page with your friends and family.

Disclaimer Please be aware of your surroundings and do not enter private property. We are not liable for any damages that occur during the tours.

GPX-Download For navigation apps and GPS devices you can download the tour as a GPX file.