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Embrace the Greek Tradition of Martaki: Wear a Bracelet and Welcome Spring with Open Arms!

Embrace the Greek Tradition of Martaki: Wear a Bracelet and Welcome Spring with Open Arms!

On the 1st of March, it is customary in Greece to exchange "Martaki bracelets" as a symbol of good luck and to welcome the arrival

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Drinking tap water in Athens is safe and eco-friendly!

Drinking tap water in Athens is safe and eco-friendly!

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

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Packing Tips for Athens: Pack Light for Sunlight

Packing Tips for Athens: Pack Light for Sunlight

The time is nigh! You have booked your flight, accommodation, and hopefully some of the things you’ll get to do here. You’ve figured the hard

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Something to Remember - What to Buy from Greece

Something to Remember - What to Buy from Greece

We know that nothing screams ‘Greece’ more obviously than a plaster statue or column, purchased from one of the many souvenir shops around the city

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Athens Walking Tours receives the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award for the 10th consecutive time

Athens Walking Tours receives the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award for the 10th consecutive time

It’s again this time of the year when our efforts are paying off. We are once again, for the tenth year in a row among

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Covid-19 Update: Use of Masks

Covid-19 Update: Use of Masks

As of June 1, the use of masks is no longer mandatory in indoor spaces, such as supermarkets and shops. However, Greek Tourism continues to

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How to deal effectively with a heatwave while in Athens

How to deal effectively with a heatwave while in Athens

Greece is a Mediterranean country with a lot of sun, and everyone loves a sunny day. Of course, as all good things, this occasionally comes

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Combo Ticket: The Magic Pass

Combo Ticket: The Magic Pass

Are you planning your trip to Athens with a minimum stay of 3 days at least? Are you an avid history and mythology lover and

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Delphi: The center of the Ancient World

Delphi: The center of the Ancient World

What would you say about visiting a place full of significant archaeological treasures, magnificent temples and theaters, impressive statues, and unique artefacts, situated at an

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Athens in 48 hours: Is it possible?

Athens in 48 hours: Is it possible?

Only two days available to explore the vibrant city of Athens, just before you head off to Mykonos, Santorini or the mainland? No problem! You

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Apokries: The Greek style Carnival

Apokries: The Greek style Carnival

Almost two months after Christmas, and approximately another two before Easter, Greek Apokries is yet another holiday season to be merry. Why? Because it’s carnival

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A very merry Athenian Christmas

A very merry Athenian Christmas

Decorations with lots of light, glitter and shine, shopping, musical events, festive meals, carol singing, fireworks, and lots of Greek traditional treats, mostly sweet: This

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