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One of the greatest challenges of the modern era is the climate crisis. We, in Athens Walking Tours, believe that responsibility is the key to resist this situation. This is why we promote a sustainable way of living so the waste of natural resources and pollution are minimized.
One of the ways we can achieve sustainability is by refilling our water bottles.
The vast majority of disposable water bottles become garbage. Imagine how beneficial it would be for the environment if we all started using one bottle which we would refill throughout the day.
The answer is yes. Tap water in Athens is absolutely safe to drink. This is why we do not have to buy water bottles since all buildings have direct access to drinkable water from the nearby lakes Marathon and Yliki.
For the times you will be outside during a warm day, which is most probably the case when you join our tours, the avoidance of plastic bottles is still possible. That is because there are a few places in Athens, as you can see below, where you can refill your multi-use bottle. These spots are also very close to our meeting points or constitute parts of our itineraries.
National Garden
Located next to the Greek Parliament, the National Garden is an oasis in central Athens, which can offer you shade and some relaxing time.
There are also several spots where you can refill your bottle there! Find it here: https://goo.gl/maps/utYaURRySV2nv2Mb8
Acropolis
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most famous archaeological site in Greece. It is a place that you should certainly visit when being in Athens.
At the top of the hill you may find spots to refill your bottle! Find it here: https://goo.gl/maps/iGHydmmVQ1YVxnYg8
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theatre that lies on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens since AD 161. It was renovated in 1950 and today it is the place where many events are hosted annually.
At the entrance of the theatre, there is a water cooler machine where you can refill your bottle! Find it here: https://goo.gl/maps/2d8eQRv9bhRLSsRj6
Zeus Temple
A colossal temple dedicated to Zeus, it was completed in AD 131. Inside the archaeological site, there is a spot where you can refill your bottle! Find it here: https://goo.gl/maps/PzexttFKQ7s7NVFn7
Besides the above spots, it is also possible that when you grab a snack or a coffee, they will be glad to refill your bottle with fresh water, so do not hesitate to ask for it.
Therefore, please do not forget to bring your bottle during your next visit to Athens. After all, small steps pave the way for great accomplishments.
Act sustainably - Refill your bottle.
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Jason | Jun 24 | Athens City, Acropolis & Museum Tour
Angel was a wonderful and entertaining guide! He provided great descriptions and cultural contexts for each delicious dish we enjoyed. Angel also provided excellent and informative histories of the various sites and places we passed on our tour. My wife and I raved about our experience with our family. I highly recommend this tour, and Angel as a guide.
Jack | Jun 24 | Athens Old Town Food Tour
Easy skip the line - early entry allowed for good photos without the crowd. Tour was quick (1.5 hours) and left most of the rest of the day to explore on our own.
Barry | Jun 24 | First Access Acropolis Tour
Rina was amazing for our first ever walking tour. Incredibly knowledgeable and very easy to listen to. We learnt and enjoyed it so much. Great experience - our 11 and 9 year old got so much out of it. Thanks Rina!
Nicola | Jun 24 | Athens City & Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis and museum tour was great. Alice provided good historical context and explanations without overwhelming with too many facts. We were so glad we did the tour vs. going on our own and learned a few things along the way. Definitely recommend.
Maya | Jun 24 | Acropolis & Museum Tour
We had such a great Acropolis tour, Niiloletta was such a personable and informative tour guide, we learned so much and the tour went a good pace where we were truly able to experience the history of Acropolis!
Y Tresnan | Jun 24 | Acropolis Tour
I loved everything about our tour but mostly I loved Margarita! She was wonderful! So knowledgeable, just lovely, took such good care of us! You should give her a raise! She certainly deserves one! Thank you Margarita for a perfect first day in Athens!
Kim | Jun 24 | Athens City, Acropolis & Museum Tour
Great tour! It’s a really special experience to be one of the first groups to climb the Acropolis, and Niobe was a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide! Would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens.
Rachel | Jun 24 | First Access Acropolis
This was the highlight of our Athens stay! Eva was excellent - she was super knowledgeable, warm, friendly and funny! We learned a ton about Greek culture and tasted some awesome authentic Greek food. Would highly recommend especially with Eva - we loved her!
Kelly Cullen | May 24 | Athens Street Culture & Food
The private tour of the acropolis + museum was so much fun! My parents aren’t as agile as they used to be, and our guide Nikoletta was EXTREMELY accommodating and made sure they could both reach the top. She was also very knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly highly recommend this tour.
Leah Procopi | May 24 | Private Acropolis & Museum Tour
Orestis led our group of four on a fabulous tasting tour of authentic Greek food. He was very knowledgeable, pleasant, and lighthearted. Great experience, delicious food, so glad we did this tour!
Susan | May 24 | Athens Food Tour
Excellent choice. Our tour guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable, kind, sympathetic and embraced the history of Greece with quite interesting and rich presentation. Will definitely recommend it. 2-thumbs-Up !
Sergio del Lupo | May 24 | Acropolis of Athens Tour
What a great evening ! We (my18yo son & I )thoroughly enjoyed meeting other group members and being taught first hand how to prepare a fabulous dinner of Greek cuisine! Niki and Stella were amazing, we definitely recommend!
Lisa | May 24 | Athens Cooking Lesson & Dinner
It’s was one of the best guided tours I have experienced. Everything was perfectly organised and of top of that - our guide Niobe! Her way of sharing the history was very inspiring and I had such a tremendous time with her and gained much knowledge and new insights. Thank you!
Inga | May 24 | Acropolis of Athens & Museum Tour
Amazing walking tour! Antonis was friendly and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend this to anyone coming to the city.
Perry Mucci | May 24 | Acropolis of Athens Tour
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