Discover Athens: Free Guided Tours This March

  • by XpatAthens
  • Friday, 06 March 2026
Discover Athens: Free Guided Tours This March
Throughout March, the City of Athens is offering a series of free guided tours across the city’s most significant historical sites, archaeological landmarks, and cultural hubs.

Residents and visitors alike are invited to rediscover the capital through themed walks and organized visits. This initiative is a collaboration with the Association of Licensed Tourist Guides, spearheaded by Artemis Skoumpourdi, the Authorized Municipal Councilor for the Historical Promotion of Athens.

What’s on the Program?

The itinerary covers a wide range of interests, from the Ancient Agora and Aristotle’s Lyceum to themed walks exploring Byzantine, Ottoman, and Modern Athens. Art lovers can enjoy guided visits to the Benaki Museum, the National Gallery, and the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST), while others can explore niche topics like architecture, street art, and philosophy.

Schedule

Saturday, March 7

  • The Athenian Trilogy: (University – Academy – Library) | 10:30 | Academy of Athens (Panepistimiou 28) ~ up to 50 people 

  • The Ancient Agora: 10:30 | Entrance at Adrianou St. ~ up to 40 people 

  • Museum of Modern Greek Culture: 10:30 | Areos 10 ~ up to 25 people 

  • Byzantine Athens: 11:00 | Hadrian’s Library ~ up to 40 people 

  • Architectural Evolution: (Syntagma to Hilton) | 10:15 | Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ~ up to 40 people 

  • First Cemetery of Athens: (Open-air Sculpture Gallery) | 11:00 | Main Entrance ~ up to 40 people 

  • The Tower of the Winds & Fethiye Mosque: 10:30 | Gate of Athena Archegetis ~ up to 40 people 

  • Philosophy in the Ancient Agora: 10:30 | Entrance at Apostolou Pavlou St. ~ up to 40 people 

Thursday, March 12

  • Benaki Museum: 17:00 | Koumbari 1 & Vas. Sofias ~ up to 30 people 

Saturday, March 14

  • The Ancient Agora: 10:30 | Entrance at Adrianou St. ~ up to 40 people 

  • Hills Around the Acropolis: 10:30 | Church of St. Dimitrios Loumbardiaris ~ up to 40 people 

  • Ottoman Athens: 11:00 | Hadrian’s Library ~ up to 40 people 

  • Ziller-Loverdos Mansion: 10:30 | Mavromichali 6 ~ up to 25 people 

  • National Gallery: (Goya’s Los Caprichos Exhibition) | 10:30 | Vas. Konstantinou 50 ~ up to 25 people 

Sunday, March 15

  • Philosophy in the Ancient Agora: 10:30 | Entrance at Apostolou Pavlou St. ~ up to 40 people 

  • Alekos Fassianos Museum: 11:30 | Neofytou Metaxa 15, Metaxourgeio ~ up to 25 people 

Saturday, March 21

  • Lecture: "Athenians in the 1821 Revolution" | 17:30 | Melina Cultural Center (Herakleidon 66a) ~ up to 100 people 

  • Street Art & Graffiti Tour: (Psirri area) | 10:30 | Monastiraki Square (in front of Pantanassa Church) ~ up to 40 people 

  • Byzantine Churches of Athens: 10:30 | St. Eleftherios Chapel (next to the Cathedral) ~ up to 40 people 

  • American School of Classical Studies: 10:30 | Souidias 54 ~ up to 25 people 

Sunday, March 22

  • Philosophy in the Ancient Agora: 10:30 | Entrance at Apostolou Pavlou St. ~ up to 40 people 

  • National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST): (Why Look at Animals? Exhibition) | 17:00 | Museum Entrance ~ up to 25 people 

Saturday, March 28

  • The National Garden: 10:30 | Amalias Avenue Entrance ~ up to 40 people 

Sunday, March 29

  • Numismatic Museum: (Iliou Melathron) | 10:30 | Ticket Office (Panepistimiou 12) ~ up to 25 people 

Important Information

  • Reservations: Participation is limited. To secure your spot, call +30 6976897493 (Monday – Friday, 11:00 – 15:00).

  • Costs: While the guide service is free, participants are responsible for any entrance fees to museums or archaeological sites where applicable.

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