Philopappos Hill (Filopappou) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Philopappos Hill. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Walking Tour

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• Athens: Premium Guided E-Scooter Tour in Acropolis Area

• Acropolis of Athens Segway Tour

Visiting Philopappos Hill is free, but join a guided tour to learn more about the history of its ancient ruins. Walking tours start at around US$40, while e-bike tours to tackle the slope with ease are around US$45. On a budget? Self-guided audio tours start at US$2.

It takes about 15 minutes to summit the hill, though an hour is good for exploring the ancient sites and Acropolis views. Most visitors enter from Apostolou Pavlou, walking towards the Acropolis entrance. Instead of entering the Acropolis on the right, enter Filopappos Park on the left and head uphill.

Yes, this hill is blanketed in open spaces where kids can run, plus it has paved walking paths and shaded benches for a stroll above Athens' urban chaos. It takes about 15 minutes to climb the hill, but a longer walk or a picnic can be a nice sightseeing break.

This hill in central Athens is topped by the Philopappos Monument, a funerary monument dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos, an ancient Roman prince. From the summit, you can also take in views across the city to the Acropolis, set just opposite, and the Aegean Sea on the horizon.

This panoramic hilltop is one of the top spots in Athens to catch the sunset, so head to the top in the late afternoon for striking photos. The light is also ideal for photography early in the morning. For a quiet picnic under the shade, visit Philopappos Hill in midday.