Discover Athens Scavenger Hunt

Athens kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Athenian backdrop (a whitewashed Plaka alley, an Evzone guard, a souvlaki stand) and take a group photo with everyone striking a heroic Greek pose.

Checkpoint: Acropolis

Navigate to the entrance of the Acropolis (or the rock from below). Check in.

Parthenon awe pose

In front of (or below) the Parthenon: take a group photo where everyone gazes up at the columns in mock awe, hands shading eyes from the sun.

Trivia: Athena patron

Athens is named after a Greek goddess. Which one (and what is she goddess of, in one word)?

Answers: Athena / athena

Trivia: Parthenon year

Construction of the Parthenon began in which century BC (the 5th century BC, accept 447 BC and ranges)?

Answers: 447 / 447 BC / 5th century BC / 5th / fifth century BC / fifth century

Checkpoint: Ancient Agora

Navigate to the ancient Agora and check in.

Agora philosopher pose

In or beside the Ancient Agora: take a team photo where the team poses as Socratic philosophers in mid-debate, robes (jackets) flowing.

Checkpoint: Plaka

Navigate to the Plaka district at the foot of the Acropolis and check in.

Plaka taverna pose

In Plaka: find a taverna with bougainvillea or vine-covered walls. Take a team photo at a table with a Greek salad or platter in shot.

Souvlaki moment

Find a souvlaki or gyros stand. Order for the team and take a group photo of everyone eating it on the street.

Evzones changing of the guard

Find the Evzones (presidential guards) at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square. Take a respectful team photo at a distance during the slow ceremonial march.

Trivia: Olympics origin

The ancient Olympic Games started in Greece. In what year were they first held (around 776 BC)?

Answers: 776 / 776 BC / 776BC / 776 B.C.

Lycabettus or Filopappou view

Climb Lycabettus Hill or Filopappou Hill for the city view. Take a group photo with the Acropolis and Athens spread out behind you.

Greek alphabet hunt

Find a sign or shop name written in the Greek alphabet. Photograph it and write down what you think it spells in Latin letters.

Trivia: Marathon distance

The marathon race is named after the Battle of Marathon, which is near Athens. Roughly how long is a marathon in kilometers (42.195 km, 42 accepted)?

Answers: 42 / 42 km / 42.2 / 42.195 / 42 kilometers

Local Athenian tip

Convince an Athenian to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.

Mediterranean cheers Athens

Find a rooftop bar (Athens has many with Acropolis views), raise an ouzo (or anything) and take a group toast photo. Yamas!

Athens finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Athenian spot (a hilltop, an ancient ruin, a sunset terrace) and take an amazing group photo.