What You Shouldn't Miss in Athens, Greece (If You Only Have One Day)

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Delicious food, centuries of history and insider tips: our reporter Sarah Hucal tells you how to see the best of Athens, in just one day.
In this video you will find tips for how to visit the main sites in the Greek capital like the Acropolis and Roman Agora. Taking you off the beaten tourist track, Sarah explores Greece's rich musical traditions and shows us an authentic side of Athens that most tourists don't see.
Did you miss something in our video? Let us know in the comments!
00:00 Intro
00:36 Filopappou Hill, Acropolis views
01:13 Monastiraki Square
01:44 Historic neighbourhood of Plaka
02:22 Hadrian's Library and the Roman Agora
02:42 How to save money and visit the Archaeological sites
03:02 Finding local souvenirs at the Kypseli farmers' market
04:35 Street band Sourloulou
05:37 The Acropolis Museum and the Acropolis
07:09 Greek Rebetiko music and dining at Skordópistē restaurant
CREDITS:
Report: Sarah Hucal
Camera and editing: Marco Borowski
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@MichTheo 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate the fact that this video was obviously made by someone who is genuinely in love with Greece and greek culture. It's refreshing to see such presentations free of the usual cliche and stereotypes. Well done Sarah!

@cyrusematz4787 Сағат бұрын

How are you @Mich theo

@pantatetoiaband5008 2 ай бұрын

That's a bit more than any typical tourist video will show you.. Very cool!

@aCitizenJOSerased Ай бұрын

Now that's massive! You (and the whole crew) do a tremendous job at capturing and transfering the true feeling of a day in Athens! Well-deserved congatulations for pulling this through! Περιμένουμε να μας ξανάρθετε!

@bobgrewe988 2 ай бұрын

Looks amazing. On my bucket list for sure.

@dualampa 2 ай бұрын

I love Athens!!!!

@byJessCh 2 ай бұрын

I want to go back to Athens now😂

@johnmc3862 Ай бұрын

Ryanair is your friend. 😂😂😂

@dinakossifaki9232 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations!! This video Is so amazing and shows to your viewers so many things to do in Athens. As a Greek so pleased to watching it. Thank you Sarah!!

@BlueTravelHQ 2 ай бұрын

This should be on your bucket list. Awesome video indeed

@olgamoraiti 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for loving my city and showing the beautiful things that offers 😊💗

@user-re5pn3bk1t 2 ай бұрын

This was a wonderful video presentation of Athens. I felt like I was there again. It was professionally Narrated, Videoed, and Edited. Good Job. You should be proud of yourselves. I am ready to go back to Athens. I had a great time there last year. 🐸🐸🐸🐸

@Godsknight Ай бұрын

Leaving from Florida to Athens in three weeks, soooo excited!!

@DWTravel Ай бұрын

We wish you a very nice journey and a good time in Athens!

@___beyondhorizon4664 5 күн бұрын

I hope you have time to visit a few Greek islands too

@___beyondhorizon4664 5 күн бұрын

During my last day of my 3rd visit to Athens, i went to the hill across from the Acropolis, for the best view!!! I love Greece and Turkey, their history and food are so similar!!!

@aloq7446 2 күн бұрын

Τώρα μου το χαλασες

@7r3v0rc 2 ай бұрын

I felt like I was able to visit Athens for a few minutes today via this video, thank you!

@mariehucal7789 2 ай бұрын

We might have to shift our plans and make a trip to visit Athens right away! I can’t believe how much there is to do in this historic city, can’t wait to experience it, such a great video!

@marioclaudiosimoes4538 2 ай бұрын

If you only have a day, simply don't go! Athens is a world to know!

@FeliciaElsa Ай бұрын

You're a real one for telling us not to wear any skirts when visiting the Museum! I'm always in dresses! Thank you!

@brucetnt3857 2 ай бұрын

You forgot some superb rooftop bars with Acopolis view.... such as 360

@georgeg4784 2 ай бұрын

This video is so good! and I am loving Sarah's energy

@icantthinkausername1136 Ай бұрын

4:44 fun fact this is traditional music from Kozani in northern Greece

@wanderfulstops8488 2 ай бұрын

Earlier we thought Athens was all about ancient monuments and buildings, but in this video you have shown a completely cool side of the city. We would love to see similar videos of santorini and mykonoos

@sarahhucal 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'll be doing a video of Santorini this June, so stay tuned :)

@wanderfulstops8488 2 ай бұрын

@@sarahhucal that’s great! We will be looking forward to it 🙂

@eleniasimop Ай бұрын

Mykonos and Santorini are the "tourist trap" islands. Try to vit some other Greek islands (Naxos, Ios etc)

@sarahhucal Ай бұрын

I agree that there are so many islands more worth visiting than Mykonos and Santorini :) Stay tuned for our Santorini piece where we explore the "truth" about traveling to this island@@eleniasimop

@whatsup-zh6qv 2 ай бұрын

Im impressed… a video that actually goes deeper in to the Athenian culture and not only touristic stuff. Nice

@didierbaudot Ай бұрын

I've been to crete and corfu and greece feels like the most exotic country of Europe because of the friendly people, the language dance and music. The many green island and healthy delicious food but i haven't been to Athens i will give it a try. Thanks for the nice video i'm subscribed 🙂

@DWTravel Ай бұрын

Welcome to our channel!

@drfjws1502 2 ай бұрын

Nice video, well done !! I miss my city these days …

@TSUKNIDA Ай бұрын

The Cats reaction was the best !!!

@user-nw4ux5kx9l 2 ай бұрын

So interesting and funny! It’s a good idea for the next holiday. I’m looking forward to experiencing that vibrant atmosphere

@iasonrigas7754 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for that Sarah! Brilliant video showing the real facets of the city and the balance between antiquity and modern culture

@tiusernamenabalw 2 ай бұрын

Well researched and immersed!

@grigoriskarlos7073 2 ай бұрын

Amazing video! In almost 10' minutes you presented so many interesting sites!! Wonderful!

@effiekeramyda 2 ай бұрын

It's really amazing!!!!🎉🎉🎉

@courtalaneriz 2 ай бұрын

Will definitely keep these in mind for my trip to Greece this summer!

@anamingote-zm4zd 2 ай бұрын

Genial !!! Me encanta la musica griega!!!

@papertoyss 2 ай бұрын

I would probably add just one thing: the view from Lycabettus hill at night.

@NateFischer 2 ай бұрын

Well done, Sarah! Great pacing, awesome info, and you're a great host!

@user-qc6kz9jo9j Күн бұрын

Thessaloniki.....Crete....Santorini.....can be visited too.🎉🎉🎉🎉if you want😊

@kloatlanta Ай бұрын

The National Archeological Museum is the best.

@joseph40ninjas88 2 ай бұрын

Maybe next year!

@nikosprinianakis423 Ай бұрын

Really nice video!

@johnmarkhanson Ай бұрын

This video is so awesome Sarah! I love the impromptu music section! You da bes!

@sequeiraa777 Ай бұрын

I digress I would go to the old museum it has the most important treasures

@user-oi4cn7rt8t Ай бұрын

🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷

@athnico01 Ай бұрын

A great video. As an Athenian, just a big thank you❤

@nickgreu4ever 2 ай бұрын

excellent video! do one for thessaloniki now!

@someinteresting Ай бұрын

The Acropolis and the Acropolis museum. Here, solve it even before the video started.

@sethsoderman5152 13 күн бұрын

I know ethan's greece has a awesome metal scene over there too

@user-lf7kf4nh1t 2 сағат бұрын

Ελλάδα ❤❤

@TomaszFala-lo2jc Ай бұрын

Excellence DW Travel

@sakisathan9176 Ай бұрын

the Grappa is the Italian version of Tsipouro

@MariaO22 2 ай бұрын

Amazing video, but you forgot to mention that you cannot actually enter the Odeon site outside of their event schedule.. you can only visit it when there is a concert or similar (if you have a ticket for that of course) PS: While walking up the acropolis you have a pretty good view on the whole Odeon tho, good enough to take a picture :)

@henryflanagan9605 Ай бұрын

Where to buy the Archeological muti pass ticket?

@skullandbones1832 Ай бұрын

💙

@anthonyklein6530 4 күн бұрын

Would you recommend going on your own or taking the ship excursion again?

@johnedwards315 2 ай бұрын

That's a good one. Well done. First time I do not feel like living in a zoo in my city to get observed from afar with all the naive and silly stereotypes that the international mind set denands a fit in. Μπράβο

@user-wu9ce3og8e 27 күн бұрын

Sorry may I ask what are the stereotypes about Athens? Thanks

@MizMundoAdventures Ай бұрын

Name of the singing group please? Did she say Skoutasmitarakis? Can someone confirm? Thank you. Love Greece 🇬🇷 ❤

@DWTravel Ай бұрын

The name of the band is Sourloulou. Or do you mean the musicians in the tavern? That's Skoutas-Mitarakis .

@MizMundoAdventures Ай бұрын

@@DWTravel yes I meant the duo. Thanks.

@BonginHuang 22 күн бұрын

I recently visited Athens. This video unfortunately shows mostly only Athens south of the Evripidou street, where all the tourists gather. If one goes north, to Omonia, one sees how much the city has struggled more than even a decade after the financial crisis--junkies and derelict buildings are everywhere. The Acropolis Museum is also disappointing, giving no clear routes that guide its visitors to understand the Hellenic history. Also, I think that Exacheria worth a mention in this video, given its counter culture and anarchist movements that stand out in a city more known for its ancient history. Overall, I felt sad seeing the cradle of western civilization now dominated by tourists, junkies and residents that don’t look too happy. I sincerely hope an even speedier recovery of the city from the economic woe!

@DWTravel 17 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your insights and experiences with us! Don't forget that this is a travel report, rather than an investigation about social and economic difficulties. Perhaps tourism can also help the city to recover.

@jasongray4517 Ай бұрын

Thessaloniki next?

@BRN497 16 күн бұрын

🇬🇷

@frbirdhouse3247 2 ай бұрын

Sweet baby Looks beautiful

@fionaokeefe1906 Ай бұрын

home of Athena🏛️

@Capitulum11 2 ай бұрын

KEKW

@MirMiran- 2 ай бұрын

🫡

@anlilou7900 2 ай бұрын

49 Athens experts recommend this video

@Panis.1 Ай бұрын

Warum kann man die Kommentare nicht übersetzen.?

@laurentlaughlin Ай бұрын

Don't use Airbnb, it's killing the city!

@user-wu9ce3og8e 27 күн бұрын

Why?

@lg5569 2 ай бұрын

Η Σουρλουλου επαιζε Ελληνικη μουσικη δηλαδη ? Ρε πατε καλα ?

@tomzamp8547 8 күн бұрын

I would avoid Greece and for sure Athens the crime rate in Greece is very high and last year my last visit I noticed Greece is more of a third world country then a European. There is no improvement one might say things are getting worse. Free advice see the Parthenon and look elsewhere for an exotic vacation

@sofula1992 2 ай бұрын

Our city suffers from over-tourism! We don’t need more tourists..

@SashaMonsteraki Ай бұрын

Tourism was fine before Airbnb. I wish we could go back.

@fionaokeefe1906 Ай бұрын

The whole country suffers from a migrant crisis!

@theoverlord1925 2 ай бұрын

I ve been to Athens.Other than a few ruins to see; it’s a dump.

@Alexs.2599 2 ай бұрын

So is your attitude.

@jasongray4517 Ай бұрын

@Alexs.2599 Large chunks of it are ugly and graffiti-strewn.The video doesn't reflect this fact. There is another, less attractive, Athens and that shouldn't be glossed over.

@Alexs.2599 Ай бұрын

@@jasongray4517 Athens unfortunately over the centuries was not a growing thriving city. It didn't experience the renaissance and other eras that would be reflected in architecture. It was reduced to a small village during the centuries of Ottoman rule. In the 19th century it did have beautiful Neoclassical buildings that were sadly demolished in the 20th century. I do agree about the graffiti, I can't stand it either. It needs to be removed. But to simply dismiss Athens as just a dump without any redeeming value is unfair. I'm Greek and while I don't pretend to say Athens as a whole is a beautiful city it still has parts that are. So forgive me if I get a little miffed when someone makes a comment in a rude manner. You don't like Athens fine no one is forcing to go there.

@jasongray4517 Ай бұрын

@@Alexs.2599 I didn't say Athens was a dump. I said parts of it (often the post-war parts) are ugly and graffiti-strewn, which is undeniably true. Parts of it are also breathtakingly beautiful. The video was superficial as it only focused on one side of this extraordinary city.

@Alexs.2599 Ай бұрын

@@jasongray4517 No was I referring to the guy above. When I say 'you' I mean in general not actually you. I just thought he was being a bit of a jerk. Yes I agree parts of the city are dumpy yes. Hopefully that will change someday.