There are many places to visit in Athens and many things to see and do. I am not going to give you detailed instructions on where to go, there are many online guides.
I will just mention several "must" places to visit (depends on your staying time).
- The Acropolis
- Acropolis Museum
- National Archaeological Museum
- Panathenaic Stadium "Kallimarmaro"
- Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch
- Ancient Agora of Athens with Stoa of Attalos
- Kerameikos Archaeological Site and Museum
- Odeon of Herod the Atticus
- Dionysiou Areopagitou Street
- National Garden & Zappeio
- Syntagma Square
- Plaka
- Thiseio and the Temple of Hephaestus
- Monastiraki Square
- Lycabettus Hill
You can also get on a Open Tour Bus and take a tour of the city. Find more details at