Real Athenians Roland's Guidebook

Real Athenians
Real Athenians
Real Athenians Roland's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Historical sites
Iconic wonder
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Akropolis van Athene
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Iconic wonder
Wonderful antiquities beautiful building
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Akropolismuseum
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou
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Wonderful antiquities beautiful building
Wonderful views and church
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Lycabettusheuvel
Likavittou
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Wonderful views and church
Majestic historical ancient market
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Agora van Athene
24 Adrianou
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Majestic historical ancient market
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Museum van Cycladische Kunst
4 Neofitou Douka
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
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Syntagma Square
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Neighbourhoods

Small streets at the foot of the acropolis wonderful for walks
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Anafiotika
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Small streets at the foot of the acropolis wonderful for walks
Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts. Monastiraki Flea Market is a jumble of shops selling artisanal soaps, handmade sandals and souvenir T-shirts
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Monastiráki
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Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts. Monastiraki Flea Market is a jumble of shops selling artisanal soaps, handmade sandals and souvenir T-shirts
Stylish Kolonaki is a hub for upscale shopping, where international labels and Greek designer boutiques share space with sleek concept stores and galleries. Mid-range and fine dining restaurants offer global cuisines as well as modern takes on Greek cooking, and trendy bars have live jazz or DJs
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Kolonaki
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Stylish Kolonaki is a hub for upscale shopping, where international labels and Greek designer boutiques share space with sleek concept stores and galleries. Mid-range and fine dining restaurants offer global cuisines as well as modern takes on Greek cooking, and trendy bars have live jazz or DJs
Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843. It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934.
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Syntagma Square
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Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843. It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934.
Vibrant Psyrri centers on Iroon Square, whose surrounding streets have eateries offering meze and live music, including rembetika (Greek blues). Bars with DJs stay open late, as do tavernas serving traditional specialties like meatballs and Greek salad. Small artisan shops, often decorated with graffiti, sell handmade leather bags, indie fashions and offbeat homewares
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Psyri
Miaouli
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Vibrant Psyrri centers on Iroon Square, whose surrounding streets have eateries offering meze and live music, including rembetika (Greek blues). Bars with DJs stay open late, as do tavernas serving traditional specialties like meatballs and Greek salad. Small artisan shops, often decorated with graffiti, sell handmade leather bags, indie fashions and offbeat homewares
Vouliagmeni is a seaside suburb and former municipality 20 km south of Athens city centre.
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Vouliagmeni
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Vouliagmeni is a seaside suburb and former municipality 20 km south of Athens city centre.

Lockers

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Syntagma Square
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Food scene

Excellent Greek / Japanese fusion
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Nolan
31 - 33 Voulis
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Excellent Greek / Japanese fusion
Excellent traditional taverna in the heart of Plaka
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Taverna Saita
21 Kidathineon
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Excellent traditional taverna in the heart of Plaka
Run by an experienced Vietnamese chef this is world class
Madame Phú Man Chú
4 Skouleniou
Run by an experienced Vietnamese chef this is world class
One of the best tavernas in Athens. A perfect place for lunch or dinner if visiting lykabetos hill.
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K Filippou & Co EE
19 Xenokratous
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One of the best tavernas in Athens. A perfect place for lunch or dinner if visiting lykabetos hill.
Do not miss this place
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Birdman
35 Voulis
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Do not miss this place
Excellent bao buns in Plaka
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Pink Flamingo Dim Sum
2-4 Skoufou
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Excellent bao buns in Plaka
Dignitaries from all over the world visit KOSTAS for his street food souvlaki
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κωστα - Kostas
2 Pl. Agias Irinis
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Dignitaries from all over the world visit KOSTAS for his street food souvlaki
French at its best in a wonderful garden
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Abreuvoir
51 Xenokratous
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French at its best in a wonderful garden
Excellent pizza and other Italian dishes in the heart of kolonaki
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Trattoria Capanna
38 Ploutarchou
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Excellent pizza and other Italian dishes in the heart of kolonaki
Fresh local fish in a divine square
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Μπαρμπουνάκι Μητροπόλεως
4 Plateía Mitropóleos
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Fresh local fish in a divine square
Excellent coffee shop with amazing breakfasts
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Queen Bee Athens
45 Patriarchou Ioakim
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Excellent coffee shop with amazing breakfasts
The best for grilled meats and fresh salads. Vegan options available
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Kalamaki Kolonaki
32 Ploutarchou
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The best for grilled meats and fresh salads. Vegan options available

Food shopping

Excellent deli
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Nora's deli
11 Panagiotou Anagnostopoulou
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Excellent supermarket in downtown Athens
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ΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος
72 Mitropoleos
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Excellent supermarket in downtown Athens
Top bio shopping
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4 Seasons Bio - Organic Food Market
30 Nikis
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Top bio shopping

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Vervoersmogelijkheden

Airport Pick Up

Personal pick up Let us know if you would like us to organise airport pickup. The driver will meet you in arrivals holding a sign with your name and help with luggage. Useful if you want to avoid any taxi queues.For transportation up to 4 people and 3 medium-sized luggage plus 2 small sized luggage or 2 large and 2 small, the cost is 50€ up to 11pm and 65 thereafter. A people carrier is available also at a price of 90 euro or 110 if after 11pm.Pls pay directly to the driver. If you would like us to book, pls confirm and send flight details.
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Getting around the center

Most sights are within walking distance. For ventures further afield there are many taxis as well as excellent metro.
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Acropolis

On hot days, it's best to visit the Acropolis in the morning and then head to the air-conditioned Acropolis Museum in the afternoon. Alternatively, head up to the Acropolis for sunset. To avoid the long line to get in, buy a Skip the Line Acropolis of Athens Tour, which includes a guided tour of the site.
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Baby equipment

Baby equipment rental These guys rent everything you might need for any babies or toddlers you may have. mailto:babytraveller.gr@gmail.com They will deliver and pick up equipment and are very reasonable. Please settle with them directly.