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Athens Tourism Guide
The classic guide, kept current

Athens Tourism Guide

Fifty centuries of city, one clear guide. What to see, when to go, where to eat, and how to reach the sea by tram.

The essentials

Money in Athens: Cash vs Card, ATMs & Fees

Athens runs on cards now, from the metro validators to most taverna tables, but a little cash still earns its place. Which ATMs to use, what the August 2025 fee rules changed, why you always pay in euros, and how much cash to carry.

2 Days in Athens: A Perfect 48-Hour Itinerary

Two full days cover the Acropolis, its museum, the Ancient Agora and the old centre if each morning goes to one ticketed site. Here is the hour-by-hour plan, what it costs in 2026 and what to cut.

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Currency
Euro (€), cards fine
Getting around
3 metro lines, 1 tram
Tap water
Drinkable, everywhere
Tipping
Round up, 5–10%