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First Cemetery of Athens: Explore Historic Gravesites and Sculptures

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Discover the First Cemetery of Athens, a historic landmark and open-air sculpture gallery. Join a 3-hour walking tour to explore beautiful carvings and ornamental gravesites with an art historian guide.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Temple of Olympian Zeus - As we start walking we pass around the Temple of Olympian Zeus, talking about the decision to be Athens the capital of Greece, and the need for the first Cemetery of the new capital
Anapafseos - We are heading to Anapafseos street, that means Rest to the main entrance of the First Cemetery, talking about sculpture, the funerary customs, and everything had to do with the life and death since antiquity in Greece
Logginou - The city’s official cemetery, the sprawling landmark is famous for its pretty green space, several churches, and highly ornamental gravestones. Admire the sculptural tombs while your guide, an art historian, tells you about its backstory.
Opened in the 19th century, the First Cemetery is the final resting place for a number of Greek luminaries, from artists and poets to actors, politicians, and several former prime ministers. After you’ve discovered the sights and sculptures of the First Cemetery, continue your tour with a coffee stop in the historic Mets neighborhood, one of the prettiest districts in the city. We are reaching the First Cemetery of Athens, and the main Gate, we talk about the the sculpture of 19th Century, and we stop to the main and wellknown tombs, we talk about the different styles of the sculptures. You will learn also if finally the Cemetery is haunted or not.
National Garden - Though the National Garden of Athens we are heading to Synagma square, where is the end of our tour

What's Included

Bottled water provided
Guided by a professional art historian

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Additional Information

Athens’ official burial ground, the First Cemetery, stands not merely as a historical monument but also as an outdoor sculpture exhibition due to its rich collection of artistic gravestones and sculptures. Participate in a 3-hour, small-size walking expedition from the central Syntagma Square to this 19th-century monument. During the tour, your guide, who is well-versed in art history, will narrate the historic significance of the region.

Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or wheelchair users
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately

Location

Στρατηγού Μακρυγιάννη 7

Στρατηγού Μακρυγιάννη

Our meeting point is in front of Acropolis Metro Station, beside Acropolis Museum

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lorrie_h

Jun 19, 2023

Don't pass this by! Great tour with plenty of art to be viewed! - We had an extremely knowledgeable guide who was both historian and archaeological student. As we walked the lesser known neighborhoods to arrive and the "First Cemetery" , it was a pleasure to hear how the locals spend their time. The cemetery was not morbid but rather a quiet sanctuary of history, art, and quite apparent is the respect families have shown and continue to show to those who have passed before them. I would do this tour again without hesitation!

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Marcela_b

Dec 30, 2022

Amazing tour with Hercules - Hercules was great! He took me to so many interesting places and knew so much about the life of ancient Greeks, their culture and lifestyle. Answered all of my questions and was willing to show me even more places that he thought I might consider interesting.

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Richard_d

May 21, 2022

Worth the tour - Great overall detailed experience of not just the Cemetery but of Ancient Greece as we walked too and from the Cemetery. Guide was very knowledgeable

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