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Rick Steves Athens Audio Tours provide humorous and insightful commentary on the art and history of many of Athen's most notable museums and historic sites. Each tour includes a PDF companion map, downloadable at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours. Subscribe to get them all! Excerpted from the Ric…

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    • Jan 18, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    Athens City Walk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2016 70:52


    Get oriented to the sprawling city by walking from Syntagma Square through the pedestrian-friendly Plaka. See candelit churches, ancient ruins, and Acropolis views, while hobnobbing with Athenians today. Allow at least two hours for this walk. Don't forget to download the PDF companion map at https://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.

    The Acropolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2016 54:49


    Athens' show-stopper is this dramatic hill topped with the ancient world's greatest temple, the Parthenon. Stroll among ruins and statues, enjoy expansive views, and appreciate those Golden Age people who started Western Civilization. Allow at least two hours for this walk. Don't forget to download the PDF companion map at https://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.

    Ancient Agora

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2016 47:22


    The heart of ancient Athens still has remnants of former shopping malls, theaters, bars, and government buildings. Discover the fascinating people who once worked, shopped, and played here. Allow an hour for this walk. Don't forget to download the PDF companion map at https://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.

    National Archaeological Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2016 62:27


    Trace the evolution of Greek statues, vases and paintings, from their roots to the flowering of the Golden Age and beyond. Starring: Prehistoric Barbie dolls, the golden Mask of Agamemnon, and the perfectly posed Artemision Bronze. Allow two hours for this walk. Don't forget to download the PDF companion map at https://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.

    Athens City Walk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2016 70:52


    Get oriented to the sprawling city by walking from Syntagma Square through the pedestrian-friendly Plaka. See candelit churches, ancient ruins, and Acropolis views, while hobnobbing with Athenians today. Allow at least two hours for this walk. Don't forget to download the PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.

    The Acropolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2016 54:49


    Athens' show-stopper is this dramatic hill topped with the ancient world's greatest temple, the Parthenon. Stroll among ruins and statues, enjoy expansive views, and appreciate those Golden Age people who started Western Civilization. Allow at least two hours for this walk. Don't forget to download the PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.

    Ancient Agora

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2016 47:22


    The heart of ancient Athens still has remnants of former shopping malls, theaters, bars, and government buildings. Discover the fascinating people who once worked, shopped, and played here. Allow an hour for this walk. Don't forget to download the PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.

    National Archaeological Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2016 62:27


    Trace the evolution of Greek statues, vases and paintings, from their roots to the flowering of the Golden Age and beyond. Starring: Prehistoric Barbie dolls, the golden Mask of Agamemnon, and the perfectly posed Artemision Bronze. Allow two hours for this walk. Don't forget to download the PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.

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