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Travel Guide for Athens

Athens for free

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Athens for free
A metro ride from city center, Athens' beaches make a great budget getaway while the Acropolis is free on Sundays. The bright red Happy Train is a good way to discover the city's main sites and sights.
Good for: Families, Groups, Seniors, Individuals
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Hellenic Children's Museum
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Hellenic Children's Museum
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews

A museum full of games and interactive exhibitions designed to encourage children explore, experiment and create.

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National Gardens
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National Gardens
4.0 of 5 stars 72 Reviews

This beautiful oasis offers a soothing respite of greenery from the big city with many benches for picnicking, cafes, duck ponds and a small zoo.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours
Athens Happy Train
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Athens Happy Train
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews

Hop on and off this bright red train to take in the city’s main sights.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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Monastiraki
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Monastiraki
4.5 of 5 stars 360 Reviews

Lively flea market neighborhood with lots of small tavernas serving good-value local snacks.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
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Heidi Fuller-love is a much-published travel writer/photographer who teaches summer travel writing courses in Greece. Her website: heidifuller-love.com.

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