Name: The Byzantine Churches Tour of Athens
Brand: Paraskevi
Price: 50 EUR
Availability: InStock

The Byzantine Churches Tour of Athens

Walking tour

Run by a local guide · Paraskevi

Refundable cancellation up to 24 h before.

Join us to visit numerous important Byzantine churches in the center of Athens from Syntagma to Metaxourgeio and learn about their role in Greek History, the different neighborhoods of Athens, and Byzantine architecture.

Duration

3 h

Destination

Athens

Meeting Point

Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Pantanassa-Monastiraki Square

Provider

Paraskevi

Description

We walk in Plaka and surrounding streets, visiting beautiful Byzantine churches of the 11th century. We admire their elegance, get to know the most important characteristics of Byzantine architecture and the role that these churches played in our local history. We learn about architecture, masonry, and Byzantine Symbols. We also stop to see modern buildings that were built in neo-byzantine style. We sketch Byzantine Athens' town planning. We speak about eminent visitors to Byzantine Athens and eccentric incidents from their lives. We learn about important events of the Byzantine times. Optionally, we visit the Metropolis Heirloom Room to see Byzantine items used in Orthodox Churches. We can visit the Greek Catacombs The ticket to the heirloom Room costs 3 euros and is not included in the price of the tour. Last but not least, you are welcome to light a candle in the churches for blessing. The cost for the candle is 0,50euro.

Includes

Holy Church of Saint Nicholas Rangavas

Holy Church of Theotokos Gorgoepikoos and Saint Eleutherius

Church of Panagia Kapnikarea

Monastiraki Square

Plaka

Local byzantine history

Byzantine Athens region planining

Byzantine symbols

Byzantine personalities

Irene of Athens

Otto de la Roche

El Greco

important Byzantine icons

Traveler reviews

6 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Amazing

Byzantine churches tour was absolutely incredible. The itinerary is perfectly organized, allowing you to discover hidden gems and truly appreciate their beauty and history without feeling rushed. Our guide, Vivi, was simply outstanding. She is a true Athenian with a deep passion for her city and its culture. Not only did I learn about history, architecture, and Byzantine art, but also about Orthodox Christianity and the unique way the Greek people live and experience their faith. This tour was an immersion into the heart and soul of Athens. Highly recommended!

Nicolás Gallo · August 2025

Great insight into Byzantine churches

Nice tour. Guide is very knowledgeable and flexible. Learned a lot. We missed the tour as the official location and guide’s meeting point differed but were able to rebook one day later. Off note: Byzantine churches are not cool in temperature like European cathedral churches.

Hanna Augenstein Lin · August 2025

Knowledgeable

It was a great tour lots of info about the Byzantine religion! The tour guide was great and knowledgeable.

· April 2025

Byzantine Churches of Plaka

Very enjoyable and informative learning about the churches of Plaka

· April 2025

Byzantine Churches with Paraskevi

100% booking a tour with Paraskevi!! She has a wealth of knowledge about Byzantine churches, art, and history. We really enjoyed getting an in depth tour of the churches, with commentary about the history and culture. She is wonderful!

Noël Sprenkle · April 2025

A tour full of history, interesting facts and stories

After the tour we had a feeling to have learned a lot. Paraskevi told us so many stories and details about the Byzantine culture, the spreading of the Christianity in Athens and Greece, the symbols on churches, the life of heroes of Greek revolution and many more … She knew exactly what she was talking about. We are very thankful for such a brilliant tour.

Anna Ruf · October 2024

The Byzantine Churches Tour of Athens

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