Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens (Mitropoli) Tours and Tickets

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Entering the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens is free, and you don’t need to book in advance. To learn more about the Mitropoli by visiting with a local expert, you can join a guided tour. Prices for Athens sightseeing tours usually range from US$30 to US$75, depending on the tour length and type.

The cathedral—the most important Greek Orthodox church in Athens and the seat of the archbishop—was built in the 19th century using materials from dozens of abandoned churches. Visitors come to see the domed structure’s colorful frescoes, tombs of Orthodox martyrs, and memorable Greek-Byzantine architecture.

The cathedral is located in its namesake Mitropoleos Square, just north of the popular Plaka neighborhood near many of Athens’ top attractions. It’s within a 15-minute walk of the Acropolis, the Agora of Athens, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Mitropoli bus stop is just off the square.

Yes, while the cathedral doesn’t organize tours in-house, a variety of Athens sightseeing tours stop at this top attraction. Join a local guide in exploring the cathedral and other standout sights, such as the Acropolis and the Panathenaic Stadium, on foot or by bike. The cathedral is also a stop on some food, architecture, and religion-focused tours.

In the same square as the cathedral is a much older, much smaller church that’s well worth visiting: the Church of Agios Eleftherios. The 12th-century structure, known as the “Little Mitropoli,” is covered in decorative reliefs. Also nearby are Hadrian’s Library, the Parthenon, and Plaka’s many shops and tavernas.