WELCOME TO ATHENS!
WITH THIS DOWNLOADABLE AUDIO-GUIDE YOU CAN DISCOVER THE HISTORY AND BEAUTY OF THIS ANCIENT CITY.
THIS IS AS MUCH A GAME AS IT IS A SIGHTSEEING TOUR. YOU ARE GOING TO FIND THE MOST INTERESTING HISTORIC SITES AND SOLVE THEIR MYSTERIES!
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4 EASY STEPS TO COMPLETING ATHENS TREASURE HUNT WALKING TOUR
- Buy your ticket and download the mobile application
- Go to the Monastiraki square when you wish to start, there is no schedule. Log in & play
- Solve the riddles and complete the challenges at every station! If you want you can pause the game, have a break and continue later, there is no time limit.
- Discover the city, learn its history and have fun
ATHENS TREASURE HUNT
Are you visiting Athens? You must try Athens Treasure Hunt walking tour if you plan to visit Acropolis Museum; Roman Forum and the Tower of the Winds; Aeropagus rock with the breathtaking view over the Agora, the Temple of Hephaestus, the Acropolis and the modern city of Athens; the charming neighborhood of Anafiotika that is clinging to the slope of Acropolis and will “travel” you to the charm of the Cycladic Islands; Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s arch! In fact, it will take you to all the major sites, as well as a few hidden gems. Moreover, you will face challenges and riddles and also discover much local history. However, you have to know that this treasure hunt is not wheelchair accessible and there are few staircases instead of sidewalks. If you feel up to the challenges then we definitely welcome you aboard this exciting walking adventure!
SPECIFICATIONS
- starting location: monastiraki square (right beside the metro station)
- distance: 3km/2miles (with few stairs and small uphills)
- duration: 2:00-2:30 hours - depends on your walking speed and riddle-solving time
- method: walking, with few stairs and small uphills
NEEDED
- a fully charged smartphone with internet access to google is necessary, have with you also your smartphone's headphones.
SUGGESTED
- bottled water (convenience stores can be found along the route where you can buy water or other refreshments)
- sunglasses, hat, sun cream, umbrella (depending on the weather)
- mobile battery charger and headphones
Brief history
of Athens
around 4,000 BC
If someone says that the history of Athens is lost in the mists of antiquity, it would not be an exaggeration! Moreover, the centuries-old and fascinating history of the city is the one that rightfully gives Athens the characterization of the historic capital of Europe. The city is populated for the first time in Neolithic times, around 4,000 BC. Its original core is the rock of the Acropolis, which is fortified with a wall in the Mycenaean era (1600-1100 BC) and later evolved into the largest religious center of the city.5th century. B.C.
In the years that followed, the city expanded and reached its peak in the 5th century. B.C. Philosophy, political thought leading to the birth of democracy, theater, the arts and sciences are developing equally, giving the city greatness and glamour, elements that are still alive today.next few centuries
Over the next few centuries the city passes into the power of the Macedonians and then the Romans, while the building activity continues and the city adorns temples, libraries, conservatories and galleries.4th and 5th centuries AD
During the Byzantine period, from the 4th and 5th centuries AD and after, a large number of churches were built in the city, many of which are still preserved.13th - 18th centuries
In the 13th century A.D. Franks occupied the city, while since 1456 it is part of the Ottoman Empire. After about 400 years of Ottoman conquest, Greece became an independent state in 1830 and Athens was declared its capital in 1834.19th century - now
From a small town it evolved during the 19th and mainly the 20th century in a big city with a constant increase in its population. Today, Athens is a charming modern city, a lively puzzle of monuments and buildings of different seasons, hidden corners and unique neighborhoods that are generously offered to residents and visitors to discover them. Taking Athens Inside City Treasure Hunt walking tour of 3 km (2 miles), you will take in all of the sights above and more while being challenged with quizzes and riddles at each station!
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