Kolonaki Square (Plateia Filikis Etaireias) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Kolonaki Square (Plateia Kolonaki). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Private Athens: Historical Walking Tour Including the Changing of the Guard

• Mount Lycabettus Walking Tour in Athens

• Athens Art Gallery Tours

• Shop Til You Drop in Athens!

• Athens Half-Day Small Group Shopping Tour

While it’s free to visit Kolonaki Square independently, there are plenty of affordable tours that can help you make the most of a visit to the historic public square (and the glamorous surrounding neighborhood). Shopping tours start around US$45, walking tours are from US$60, and gallery tours begin from US$70.

Yes, visiting Kolonaki Square is worth it. The area is renowned for being one of the most upscale neighborhoods in Athens, and it has long been a magnet for fashionable and artistic travelers. Head here for galleries, high-end boutiques, stylish restaurants, and cultural sights.

Yes, you can go to Kolonaki Square on your own—the public square is a historic landmark and gathering place, surrounded by shops, museums, and restaurants that you can visit independently. However, it’s worth booking an art-focused or shopping-themed tour for a more in-depth experience.

No, Kolonaki Square does not have an official dress code. However, as the neighborhood is known for being one of the poshest in Athens, you may wish to dress the part—especially if visiting its stylish shops, galleries, or restaurants. Swap the sportswear for something a bit more formal.

There’s rarely a bad time to visit Kolonaki Square. By day, you can shop, gallery-hop, and explore nearby attractions, including Lycabettus Hill, the Benaki Museum, and the sights of the Athens National Garden. By night, you can make the most of Kolonaki’s destination restaurants, upscale bars, and nightclubs.