Audio tour

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Greece
Athens

Discovering the Plaka district

A walk through Plaka’s hidden locations

Ptolemy

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About
Places
Preview
Important
Why us

Walking
Regular
7

1:00
Audio in English

Topic

Welcome to the enchanting Plaka district, nestled at the foothills of the magnificent Acropolis in Athens. This thematic itinerary will take you on a journey through time, unravelling the captivating stories and legends that have shaped the rich history of this ancient city.

Tips

Mind that entrance to the suggested places is highly recommended to enjoy our itinerary to the fullest, but it is not mandatory!

Self-guided audio tour

What are we offering?

Delve into the past and discover your destination with a fresh set of eyes through this self-guided storytelling tour. Navigate from place to place using our map, get interesting tips and listen to our engaging narration while experiencing living heritage like few others ever will. No guide or app download is required, just bring your phone and an open mind!

Places visited

Entry to places with tickets is optional. You can resume your journey outside.

Lysicrates Monument

Free - Public

(by George E. Koronaios, CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons)

Byzantine Church Rangavas

Tuesday to Sunday 9AM – 12PM & 3PM – 5PM

Free - Public

(by Stephanie Costa, CC BY 2.0 Wikimedia Commons)

Anafiotika

Free - Public

Tower of the Winds

Ticket entry - Pass By

To ticket (optional)

Old Madrasa

Free - Public

(by C.Messier, CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons)

The Library of Hadrian

Summer: from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM; winter: from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Ticket entry - Pass By

To ticket (optional)

(by Jebulon, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Little Metropolis Church

Tuesday to Sunday from 8AM – 12PM & 4PM – 7PM

Free - Public

Preview: Chapter 1

Remember!

Don't forget the below before you begin.

You get

Personal passcode
To unlock your tour.
Map and route
Navigation and directions are included.
Audio
Storytelling narration in every stop.

You do NOT get

Tour guide
There's no live guide accompanying you.
Tickets
Place tickets are optional and have to be purchased separately.
Headphones
Or any physical equipment.
Offline download
The app does not work without an internet connection.

Come with

Smartphone
Battery full!
Internet access
We're not yet available offline.
Headphones
To listen to our audio.
Suitable clothing
And comfortable shoes.

Your passcode

Your passcode is a short English word followed by numbers, like for example, "walk123".

We will send you your passcode by email after your payment is processed. You can also see it in the post-payment screen.

Your passcode is unique to you and can be used by one device. It lasts for 72 hours (3 days) from the moment you first use it.

Why choose Ptolemy

Be present through the past.

This audio guide has been prepared using help from locals and care for historical accuracy and depth. Learn more about our vision here.

Discovering the Plaka district

Ptolemy

All our content is conceived and written by our editorial team, consisting of students and recent graduates in Cultural Heritage, Ancient and Medieval History, and Arts.

Last updated on March 15, 2024

contact@ptolemy.app https://www.ptolemy.app/https://www.instagram.com/ptolemytravel https://www.facebook.com/ptolemytravel

Ptolemy

Audio tour

•

Greece
Athens

Discovering the Plaka district

A walk through Plaka’s hidden locations

Ptolemy

Start tour

About
Places
Preview
Important
Why us

Walking
Regular
7
2 km
1:00
Audio in English

Topic

Tips

Mind that entrance to the suggested places is highly recommended to enjoy our itinerary to the fullest, but it is not mandatory!

Location

Start at Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Epimenidou 3, Athina 105 58, Greece

Directions to starting point

Self-guided audio tour

What are we offering?

Places visited

Entry to places with tickets is optional. You can resume your journey outside.

Lysicrates Monument

Free - Public

Byzantine Church Rangavas

Tuesday to Sunday 9AM – 12PM & 3PM – 5PM

Free - Public

Anafiotika

Free - Public

Tower of the Winds

Ticket entry - Pass By

To ticket (optional)

Old Madrasa

Free - Public

The Library of Hadrian

Summer: from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM; winter: from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Ticket entry - Pass By

To ticket (optional)

Little Metropolis Church

Tuesday to Sunday from 8AM – 12PM & 4PM – 7PM

Free - Public

Preview: Chapter 1

Remember!

Don't forget the below before you begin.

You get

Personal passcode
To unlock your tour.
Map and route
Navigation and directions are included.
Audio
Storytelling narration in every stop.

You do NOT get

Tour guide
There's no live guide accompanying you.
Tickets
Place tickets are optional and have to be purchased separately.
Headphones
Or any physical equipment.
Offline download
The app does not work without an internet connection.

Come with

Smartphone
Battery full!
Internet access
We're not yet available offline.
Headphones
To listen to our audio.
Suitable clothing
And comfortable shoes.

Your passcode

Your passcode is a short English word followed by numbers, like for example, "walk123".

We will send you your passcode by email after your payment is processed. You can also see it in the post-payment screen.

Your passcode is unique to you and can be used by one device. It lasts for 72 hours (3 days) from the moment you first use it.

Why choose Ptolemy

Be present through the past.

This audio guide has been prepared using help from locals and care for historical accuracy and depth. Learn more about our vision here.

Discovering the Plaka district

Start tour

Ptolemy

All our content is conceived and written by our editorial team, consisting of students and recent graduates in Cultural Heritage, Ancient and Medieval History, and Arts.

Last updated on March 15, 2024

contact@ptolemy.app https://www.ptolemy.app/https://www.instagram.com/ptolemytravel https://www.facebook.com/ptolemytravel

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