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Athens City Guide

Read Athens as a living city: ancient stones, shaded neighbourhoods, market streets and late Mediterranean evenings stitched together by hills and transit.

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Country
Greece
Language
Greek
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Plug
type C
Time zone
Europe/Athens
Emergency
112
Tap water
Generally safe
Dialling code
+30
Best timeJan–JunCool seasonSee the weather →

The stops

Things to do in Athens

Move between the historic core, neighbourhood markets, museums and viewpoints on foot, using metro, tram and buses when heat or distance rises.

Hadrian's Arch

Unknown soldier and changing of the guard

Metropolitan Church of the Annunciation

Tzistarakis Mosque

Athens Technopolis

Athens National Observatory

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Weather & crowds

Best time to visit

April to June and September to October are strongest for outdoor sightseeing. July and August are very hot and busy; winter is milder with more rain.

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Winter and spring

Jan–Jun

7–31°C/ 45–88°F

Few visitorsOccasional rain
  • Cool season

Summer and autumn

Jul–Dec

12–34°C/ 54–93°F

BusyOccasional rain
  • Warm season

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Safety

Is Athens safe?

Athens is generally safe in visitor areas. Secure valuables on crowded metro platforms, avoid isolated streets late at night, take heat precautions and call 112.

Metro and crowds

Keep phones and wallets secure at stations, on trains and around major sights.

Summer heat

Start outdoor visits early, carry water and use shade and sunscreen.

Traffic and hills

Use crossings carefully and allow for steep streets and uneven paving.

Questions

Athens FAQ

Use Metro Line 3, suburban rail, airport bus or a licensed taxi.

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