These are the absolute best travel videos that I have seen on You Tube. They are going to help make my upcoming trip to Greece more memorable. I wish I could find the same thing for other cities/countries. Well done Greece Explained!
I discovered you when I visited Santorini in 2022. Noticed through Instagram that you went to Athens. Now I'm coming in the first week of 2025 (3 full days actually, leaving aside day of arrival and day of departure) so you'll prove useful once again whooho! this video alone already updated a lot of the notes I was already taking for myself reading around here and there, now I'm gonna "study" all the rest. You're the man!
The National Gardens were originally the Royal Gardens, and they were good enough for a capital of 500k citizens. Now it's just a medium sized park in the very centre of Athens, which can provide some shade and quiet. If you walk away from the streets, at some point you stop hearing the noises, which is always nice in a big city that never stops moving. I would suggest to anyone that will visit the Panathinaikon Stadium (or its neighborhood in general), while coming from the Acropolis/Plaka area to go through the Zappeion and return through the National Garden. It's a nice walk that a lot of people don't do often.
Enjoyed your video! You took my wife and I on a private tour of Santorini. We will be returning to Athens in 2024. Looking forward to your video on Athens street food and day trips.
Watching ur videos feels like talking to a friend in Greece asking tips for the trip while sipping on a cup of coffee☕ 😊 It really brings smile on my face, Thank u Sebastian 💐😊
Better still, if you are interested to watch the Imperial Guard March event, there's another location where you can watch this without the crowd. It's at the Prime Ministers Office building, which is located just opposite of the National Garden.😅👌
Thanks for your great videos. Sure would appreciate one about how to go and what to do at the Athens Riviera. We're slow travelers and are going to be 10 days in the area.
Oh my goodness! I am so glad I found your channel. My friend and I will be in Athens in July (not ideal but it's the ONLY month she can travel, but also we both lived in Texas where 40C temps are normal for several months). Your videos are exactly what I've been hoping to find as we plan our trip.
The National Garden is a nice little cooling-off spot when you're walking around the Syntagma area in the summer: plenty of shade, benches, gazebos, little ponds with fish and frogs, really tall palm trees and other beautiful flora.
I will be visiting Athen and Santorini in 2 weeks and just want to thank you for making the video it helps me a lot to make a list of things to see while we are there. So thank you.
I agree with shruthi, I keep watching your videos even though I went last year. I makes me feel still being there and enjoying my beautiful memories. By the way, the tip of where to find the stair going down from Lycabettus hill is very useful. I did not have it when I was walking down in the dark and even though I found my way after all it was certainly not precisely the correct path or even a path at some points LOL
Have been living in Athens almost 3 years now and basically I do agree with every suggestion :) Anafiotika is very little, narrow and sweet place - grab some coffee and enjoy. Yet I do love National garden just sit there, watch birds (no, I am not a cat) and enjoy time. Filopappou has the best view, nature, turtles - careful not to step on them ;) Your videos are so clear and straight forward that I only wish that you would have some same style friend working in Paros and Naxos to get info from :D
These are by far the best instructional videos of Athens and Greece on UA-cam. I am traveling to Athens on 07/10/23 and have found the information invaluable.Are you for hire,lol.
I totally agree with Actianek ... daily blogs are nothing compared to your videos😀. You are really knowledgeable and your insight is really helpful. Counting down the days up to my visit to Athens in September and having a tour with you 😍
Hi Sebastian! My wife and I are visiting come end August 2023. Can't wait! We love your very informative videos! Secertly wish to bump into you. Hahaha. Keep at it! 1 question: Do we need to buy online tickets for the cable car up Lycabettus Hill?
I’m raving to my friend about you so I’ll also rave to you about you: your videos are absolutely amazing. Literally all the information anyone could possibly want to prepare for a trip, so so so useful. Also the one about picking the right stairs to go down after the cable cart, I would definitely get lost otherwise. Thank you!
Γεια σου! I'll be in Greece for 9 nights in May. I booked an Airbnb in Athens for the whole time but with the intent to spend some days in Athens, do some island hopping, then return to Athens before leaving. This is perfect for me to get the most out of my time in Athens! Ευχαριστώ!
Man I love your videos. I was looking for information about Athens and daily blogs are nothing compared to your guides! I hope you will manage to release all of th w videos before may because that's when I am traveling!❤
Love your videos Sebastian! They are so informative with great tips. Wish you were a travel agent on the other islands too. I can’t find any this good for Milos and Paros 🙁
Love your videos. Very informative . Can you add some day excursions that are available by boat from Athens for swimming with meals on the boat and return back to Athens. Usually grouped for max 8-10 people I’m told Thanks a lot
Γεια σου φίλε! Thanks for your amazing videos. Could you do a video of what to do in Atenas if you arrive by cruise and only have some hours there? Gracias y abrazo from Argentina!
Thank you Seb for this guide. If we are traveling during the shoulder/winter season, what would be the best time of the day to visit the Archeological sites vs museums vs hikes?
Thanks for all your videos which give me some much tips for my trip to Athens now. However can you give some tips on the one day cruise to some islands which I need to visit in these few days while in Athens ; thanks
Hi Sebi, my wife and I absolutely love your videos. We are following your advice and want to purchase the Athens Pass for our upcoming trip in June. When we clicked on the link, we could not find the ticket that you describe in your video containing all seven sights plus the Acropolis Museum. Might they no longer have this pass available? Thanks!
Yes indeed, its not clear yet if the Athens Pass will be continued. If by Apr 1st (official start of the summer season) the Athens Pass is still not available, it probably means its dead for good.
Is it worth going to archeological sites on entrance free days? or are those days very crowded? thank you in advance from Michigan. April traveler. Love your videos.
Always your videos are very informative and great. One question? I have only one day in Athens, for saving money if I we won't buy a ticket of Acropolis can we take best picture of the Acropolis? Which area to captured good picture? Someone said from Monastiraki square is the place? Please guide us. Thanks
@@GreeceExplained Thanks, it sad to me cuz my wife won't able to do long walk, she got back problem. Anyway thank you so much for your kind information. Regards
You are the best, you information are details and verified keep it up . I watched and listen many times your videos also the area where the best to stay in athens i have booked in plaka . I've changed before i saw your video i booked wrongly in Omnia area 😔 and too many bad reviews and i dont want to be in danger in risky place to be , that's why you explore your holiday that you will be safe r❤
Can you walk to all the archeological sites? By the way your videos are very helpful and I can't wait for you to do more. We are going in September and these are so informative.
I love your videos Sebastian! I have a question regarding the combo ticket. Following your link, I readthat they say that the only scheduled time is your entrance to the Acropolis, and that the ticket is valid for five days after it is first scanned in. Does that first scanning have to be your scheduled Acropolis visit, or can it be one of the others as long as you stick to your schedule for the Acropolis?
I watched most of your videos for my upcoming trip to Greece !! Very helpful and a lot of information that I looked for! What do you recommend to do if we only have 1 and half day in Athen? Thank you 😊
Sebastian you have the most concise, informative, and practical videos! Thank you. Im heading to Greece for the first time July 29-Aug 6. Flying into ATH to Santorini first. On Aug 1 do you recommend I fly back to ATH from Santorini or have the experience of ferrying back?
Hi! I really love your videos. It is so detailed and informative :) I am visiting Athens in few weeks so can you please suggest if I should go to lake Vouliagmeni? Awaiting your response 🙂
Hi! What are the places you can visit for free on first sunday of the month that you recommend to actually do on that Sunday? I plan to do the Acropolis of Athens first thing in the morning. Any other suggestions for free places to visit on the first sunday after this?
Not really ... Since the new system of time slots was implemented a few months ago, free days have been a nightmare for tourists because you arrive at the gate and they tell you that the next free time slot is in 6 hours ... And very often people already have other plans for later that day, so they're stuck. While when you book a paid ticket online ahead of time, they will let you enter no matter what. No last minute surprises.
Unfortunately I will be in Athens just for a day. Planning to visit Acropolis in the early morning and then visit Plaka and Anafiotika neighborhoods. In the late afternoon hit the Lycabettus hills for the sunset view. Is that doable? Which neighborhood is closest Plaka or Anafiotika ? Thanks
Im headed to Greece this week with my 20 year old son and he wants to see a few night clubs and unfortunately we will be there on a weds and thurs night. Where do you recommend we go for fun music and nightlife? We will be staying at the Royal Olympic hotel.
Hi, First thank you for your travel advice! Please can help me with a answer at the folow question: Do you know or you can verify if disability people from UE have free acces at this sites and museu? I know this is a default law in UE contry's... but I whant to make sure that is avaible in this case. If not to book online tikets. I came in Athena in 18 september....Thnak you in advance! Best regards, Constantin from Romania
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These are the absolute best travel videos that I have seen on You Tube. They are going to help make my upcoming trip to Greece more memorable. I wish I could find the same thing for other cities/countries. Well done Greece Explained!
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I discovered you when I visited Santorini in 2022. Noticed through Instagram that you went to Athens. Now I'm coming in the first week of 2025 (3 full days actually, leaving aside day of arrival and day of departure) so you'll prove useful once again whooho! this video alone already updated a lot of the notes I was already taking for myself reading around here and there, now I'm gonna "study" all the rest. You're the man!
Planning my entire Athens itinerary by your videos! Thank you. Excellent editing and invaluable information.
I am just waiting for your video please make a video about milos
YOU'RE GREAT!
The National Gardens were originally the Royal Gardens, and they were good enough for a capital of 500k citizens.
Now it's just a medium sized park in the very centre of Athens, which can provide some shade and quiet. If you walk away from the streets, at some point you stop hearing the noises, which is always nice in a big city that never stops moving.
I would suggest to anyone that will visit the Panathinaikon Stadium (or its neighborhood in general), while coming from the Acropolis/Plaka area to go through the Zappeion and return through the National Garden. It's a nice walk that a lot of people don't do often.
Enjoyed your video! You took my wife and I on a private tour of Santorini. We will be returning to Athens in 2024. Looking forward to your video on Athens street food and day trips.
Watching ur videos feels like talking to a friend in Greece asking tips for the trip while sipping on a cup of coffee☕ 😊 It really brings smile on my face, Thank u Sebastian 💐😊
Better still, if you are interested to watch the Imperial Guard March event, there's another location where you can watch this without the crowd. It's at the Prime Ministers Office building, which is located just opposite of the National Garden.😅👌
Thanks for your great videos. Sure would appreciate one about how to go and what to do at the Athens Riviera. We're slow travelers and are going to be 10 days in the area.
Oh my goodness! I am so glad I found your channel. My friend and I will be in Athens in July (not ideal but it's the ONLY month she can travel, but also we both lived in Texas where 40C temps are normal for several months). Your videos are exactly what I've been hoping to find as we plan our trip.
You are simply THE BEST!!!
Your videos are amazing. Thank you. 🎉
Best travel videos I have ever watched. I must thank you!
Thanks 😊
These are so incredible, I just moved to Athens and the information you are providing for free is such a god send, thank you sir!
The National Garden is a nice little cooling-off spot when you're walking around the Syntagma area in the summer: plenty of shade, benches, gazebos, little ponds with fish and frogs, really tall palm trees and other beautiful flora.
Thank you ,your videos are great very helpful ,I,ll be visiting youtr beautiful country very soon.
thank you, this video was very helpful in answering my questions after many failed google searches!
Great video. Thanks
Your channel is best. Will love to meet you when I am in satorini!
Hi great video, you are so honest thank you so much. Your video help us a lot. Chaos
Thank you for the information, very helpful for our upcoming trip to Greece
I will be visiting Athen and Santorini in 2 weeks and just want to thank you for making the video it helps me a lot to make a list of things to see while we are there. So thank you.
You are a mine of information…I’ll be in Athens in 3 weeks, you’re a great help
Another great video!!!!!
Best travel videos ever. Thank you from Budapest!
I agree with shruthi, I keep watching your videos even though I went last year. I makes me feel still being there and enjoying my beautiful memories. By the way, the tip of where to find the stair going down from Lycabettus hill is very useful. I did not have it when I was walking down in the dark and even though I found my way after all it was certainly not precisely the correct path or even a path at some points LOL
Thanks for explanation ❤
Have been living in Athens almost 3 years now and basically I do agree with every suggestion :) Anafiotika is very little, narrow and sweet place - grab some coffee and enjoy. Yet I do love National garden just sit there, watch birds (no, I am not a cat) and enjoy time. Filopappou has the best view, nature, turtles - careful not to step on them ;) Your videos are so clear and straight forward that I only wish that you would have some same style friend working in Paros and Naxos to get info from :D
These are by far the best instructional videos of Athens and Greece on UA-cam. I am traveling to Athens on 07/10/23 and have found the information invaluable.Are you for hire,lol.
Thanks for the kind words !
Yes, I AM for hire :-)
You can email me at sebitheguide@gmail.com
Great video! FYI in the athens pass link, it looks like the price is now 59 euros.
Correct ! It was increased recently, unfortunately.
I totally agree with Actianek ... daily blogs are nothing compared to your videos😀. You are really knowledgeable and your insight is really helpful. Counting down the days up to my visit to Athens in September and having a tour with you 😍
Brilliant 👏 to the point, honest , and clear. So much info too. Thanks.
Hi Sebastian!
My wife and I are visiting come end August 2023. Can't wait!
We love your very informative videos! Secertly wish to bump into you. Hahaha.
Keep at it!
1 question: Do we need to buy online tickets for the cable car up Lycabettus Hill?
Nope, on the spot ! There arent any lines, dont worry.
I’m raving to my friend about you so I’ll also rave to you about you: your videos are absolutely amazing. Literally all the information anyone could possibly want to prepare for a trip, so so so useful. Also the one about picking the right stairs to go down after the cable cart, I would definitely get lost otherwise. Thank you!
Will be in Athens Nov 6. I’ve watch tons of videos, yours are the best by far!
You are gem....your videos are so good to watch that one can explore Greece like an experienced travelller. Keep going
Hi,
Can you make a video on mykonos
Party places budget and everything
Travelling there next month
Love your videos
Γεια σου! I'll be in Greece for 9 nights in May. I booked an Airbnb in Athens for the whole time but with the intent to spend some days in Athens, do some island hopping, then return to Athens before leaving. This is perfect for me to get the most out of my time in Athens! Ευχαριστώ!
Same!
Man I love your videos. I was looking for information about Athens and daily blogs are nothing compared to your guides! I hope you will manage to release all of th w videos before may because that's when I am traveling!❤
Great video! One day trips should be very interesting!
There's a 3 day combo that includes the Nat Archaeological museum.
Do you know of a link?
@@sharikratz7455 You can buy it there or just look up the museum.
I love all your video! These are very helpful.
Thanks very much for your videos. They're very informative. You're very knowledgeable, thanks for sharing it.
Love to go in the winter time, really good video and info. thankss
Thank you Sebastian, I love your videos!!❤ Is it worth going to the coast in Athens?
If you're going to some islands as well, then no I would not recommend visiting Athens' coastline. Beaches are better on the islands.
Sebi, your videos are wonderfully made and very helpful in our honeymoon planning. Thank you!
Best vid of Athens- short, sweet, and perfect. But there is no need for music!!!
Love your videos Sebastian! They are so informative with great tips. Wish you were a travel agent on the other islands too. I can’t find any this good for Milos and Paros 🙁
The goal is to cover all the popular islands, including Milos and Paros. So if you come back in like 5 years, it'll probably be ready :D
Very helpful!!!! Thank you Sebastian
Thanks so much. You shared your experience so clear fast
Super useful, thank you!
The National Garden was on my list to visit but I'm scratching that out now. Following your recommendations 😊
Lovely video dear
Excellent Videos - I just found you and I have watched about four!
Finding your videos super helpful as I plan my upcoming trip!
Welcome aboard ! :-)
Thanks !
Wow great explanation thank you so much
Great tips man! Fellow creator going to greece in august. Travel creator! 🎉
Love your videos. Very informative . Can you add some day excursions that are available by boat from Athens for swimming with meals on the boat and return back to Athens. Usually grouped for max 8-10 people I’m told
Thanks a lot
This one : www.getyourguide.com/athens-l91/athens-riviera-half-day-catamaran-sailing-cruise-t119410/?partner_id=OMW3ALO&mkt_cmp=true
Γεια σου φίλε! Thanks for your amazing videos. Could you do a video of what to do in Atenas if you arrive by cruise and only have some hours there? Gracias y abrazo from Argentina!
Thanks a lot :) Really valuable information.
Your videos are amazing
Awesome tips, many thanks. We are off to Athens for a week start of October. Any October tips?
Awesome time to come. Not too hot, not too crowded. The Philopappou and/or Lycabettus walks are perfect for October.
Thank you Seb for this guide. If we are traveling during the shoulder/winter season, what would be the best time of the day to visit the Archeological sites vs museums vs hikes?
I'll post a video in October on Athens in the winter. Stay tuned ;-)
Thanks for all your videos which give me some much tips for my trip to Athens now. However can you give some tips on the one day cruise to some islands which I need to visit in these few days while in Athens ; thanks
www.getyourguide.com/athens-l91/athens-full-day-sailing-to-aegina-agistri-moni-islands-t143481/?partner_id=OMW3ALO&
Thank you!
Hi Sebi, my wife and I absolutely love your videos. We are following your advice and want to purchase the Athens Pass for our upcoming trip in June. When we clicked on the link, we could not find the ticket that you describe in your video containing all seven sights plus the Acropolis Museum. Might they no longer have this pass available? Thanks!
Yes indeed, its not clear yet if the Athens Pass will be continued. If by Apr 1st (official start of the summer season) the Athens Pass is still not available, it probably means its dead for good.
Thanks so much!@@GreeceExplained
Love your content...
Hi Sebastian! Where can I find the tours you give?
Hi Liliane ! You can email me at sebitheguide@gmail.com
Do you have any videos on Volos or Thesalonikini?
1:17 how much time would you recommend to spend in ancient agora? And each one of other sites?
Ancient Agora 1h - 1h30.
Other sites : 20-30min
Much appreciated ❤❤
Thank you for the informative video. I am trying to decide between going in March break or in July. Which would be better in your opinion?
Thank you Sir
As always, fantastic and practical advice. 🎉
I am coming at the end of april so yes i look forward to have your videos....😂
Γειά σου, Sebastian. Do you do tours in Athens? Would love to discuss if possible
You can hit me up on instagram ! @sebi_the_guide
Is it worth going to archeological sites on entrance free days? or are those days very crowded? thank you in advance from Michigan. April traveler. Love your videos.
Very crowded. If you can afford the regular ticket, I'd go on a normal day.
I have been this year january in athens national park it was just fine but not as i expected
Always your videos are very informative and great. One question? I have only one day in Athens, for saving money if I we won't buy a ticket of Acropolis can we take best picture of the Acropolis? Which area to captured good picture? Someone said from Monastiraki square is the place? Please guide us. Thanks
The top of Philopappou Hill. Its what I show at 7:55.
@@GreeceExplained Thank you so much sir
@@GreeceExplained Thanks, it sad to me cuz my wife won't able to do long walk, she got back problem. Anyway thank you so much for your kind information. Regards
You are the best, you information are details and verified keep it up . I watched and listen many times your videos also the area where the best to stay in athens i have booked in plaka .
I've changed before i saw your video i booked wrongly in Omnia area 😔 and too many bad reviews and i dont want to be in danger in risky place to be , that's why you explore your holiday that you will be safe r❤
Thanks for the excellent video mate. Do we need a guide for the acropolis and Temple of agora if tee buy the Athens pass ? Any recommendations
Sure, I recommend this one : bit.ly/46YkLSC
Do taxis go all the way to lycabettus hill or just the cable car stop?
All the way
Can you walk to all the archeological sites? By the way your videos are very helpful and I can't wait for you to do more. We are going in September and these are so informative.
Yes all archeological sites are within walking distance of one another. Except for Aristotle's Lyceum which is a bit farther out.
I love your videos Sebastian! I have a question regarding the combo ticket. Following your link, I readthat they say that the only scheduled time is your entrance to the Acropolis, and that the ticket is valid for five days after it is first scanned in. Does that first scanning have to be your scheduled Acropolis visit, or can it be one of the others as long as you stick to your schedule for the Acropolis?
Hey ! It can be at one of the other sites as well :-)
I watched most of your videos for my upcoming trip to Greece !! Very helpful and a lot of information that I looked for! What do you recommend to do if we only have 1 and half day in Athen? Thank you 😊
Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Plaka, Philopappou Hill and either the Acropolis Museum or the National Archeological Museum.
Does anyone know if the Acropolis is less busy on weekdays compared to weekends? Thanks for making all these amazing videos!
Hi Alex ! Weekdays and weekends are pretty similar in terms of crowd (unfortunately).
@@GreeceExplained great to know! Thanks so much 👍
Sebastian you have the most concise, informative, and practical videos! Thank you. Im heading to Greece for the first time July 29-Aug 6. Flying into ATH to Santorini first. On Aug 1 do you recommend I fly back to ATH from Santorini or have the experience of ferrying back?
I would go for the ferry experience :-)
Hi! I really love your videos. It is so detailed and informative :)
I am visiting Athens in few weeks so can you please suggest if I should go to lake Vouliagmeni?
Awaiting your response 🙂
Thx for the kind words ! No, I wouldnt consider lake Vouliagmeni as a must do.
Hi! What are the places you can visit for free on first sunday of the month that you recommend to actually do on that Sunday? I plan to do the Acropolis of Athens first thing in the morning. Any other suggestions for free places to visit on the first sunday after this?
Hellenic Heritage E-Ticket is a good website to buy combined ticket? I’m wondering if the chosen time slot refers to the visit of Acropolis or not
Do you recommend to visit the sites during free entrance days (I’m interested in 18th April)? Thank you for your helpful videos!
Not really ... Since the new system of time slots was implemented a few months ago, free days have been a nightmare for tourists because you arrive at the gate and they tell you that the next free time slot is in 6 hours ... And very often people already have other plans for later that day, so they're stuck.
While when you book a paid ticket online ahead of time, they will let you enter no matter what. No last minute surprises.
Massive history nerd here🙂🙂
How long does it take to walk up/down Lycabettus Hill? Also, what are the operating hours for the cable car?
From Syntagma square to the top of Lycabettus, its takes around 1h on foot.
Cable car operating hours : www.lycabettushill.com/cable-car/
Unfortunately I will be in Athens just for a day. Planning to visit Acropolis in the early morning and then visit Plaka and Anafiotika neighborhoods. In the late afternoon hit the Lycabettus hills for the sunset view. Is that doable? Which neighborhood is closest Plaka or Anafiotika ? Thanks
Yes its doable. And it d be better if you would arrive at the Acropolis at 7:50am instead of 8, it could make a big difference.
Plaka is the closest.
@@GreeceExplained Thank you for replying so fast. As always appreciate all your tips.
Im headed to Greece this week with my 20 year old son and he wants to see a few night clubs and unfortunately we will be there on a weds and thurs night. Where do you recommend we go for fun music and nightlife? We will be staying at the Royal Olympic hotel.
Psyri and Gazi neighborhoods
Philopappou hill can be done in the evening? Is it safe? Just for a good view after the acropolis lights have been turned on?
Yes it can be done at night, no its not 100% safe though. Some weird people hanging out there from time to time.
Hi,
First thank you for your travel advice!
Please can help me with a answer at the folow question: Do you know or you can verify if disability people from UE have free acces at this sites and museu? I know this is a default law in UE contry's... but I whant to make sure that is avaible in this case. If not to book online tikets.
I came in Athena in 18 september....Thnak you in advance!
Best regards,
Constantin from Romania
I will like a private tour of two in August how do I book you?
You can email me at sebitheguide@gmail.com
@@GreeceExplained thank you
Hey Sebastian, how much time would you recommend to spend to actually appreciate the National Archaeological Museum?
1h30 - 2h
@@GreeceExplained Thanks!!