What makes it 72% Couple-Friendly: Couples can share the atmospheric guard ceremony and, with advance email, join a free 90-min interior tour for photos and discussion; however, no on-site café or evening lighting limits linger time.
Why 1 hour visit duration is ideal for couple trip: An hour is enough to watch the guard change and admire the facade
Changing of the Evzones Guard:
Watch the ceremonial guard change at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier every hour
Tip: Arrive 10 minutes early on Sundays at 11:00 for the full band parade
Admire the Facade’s Doric Columns:
Study the Parliament’s pastel exterior and its row of Victorian marble columns
Tip: Stand on Constitution Square’s north side for the best symmetrical photos
Explore the Unknown Soldier Memorial:
Walk around the sculpted monument honoring unidentified soldiers
Tip: Read the marble inscriptions of Pericles’s Funeral Oration engraved on the base

Norm P.
Very good - it is located behind the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and is guarded by the Evzones, an elite ceremonial unit of the Greek Presidential Guard. The soldiers wear traditional uniforms dating back to the Greek War of Independence - and there is a ‘changing of the guards’ every hour. .
Evie
I don’t know about parliament itself, but the visit is to come see the changing of the guard which happens every hour. In saying that, come about 10 mins before as they start before then. If you also go down the side there’s more going on as well outside the presidential house. Very special to see.
A
In front of the Parliament stands the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by the Evzones, an elite ceremonial unit of the Greek Presidential Guard. The soldiers wear traditional uniforms dating back to the Greek War of Independence (1821), including the fustanella (a pleated white kilt with 400 pleats symbolizing the years of Ottoman occupation), pom-pom shoes called tsarouchia, and a fez with a ...
Rahmah Ramli
The Hellenic Parliament building is an ochre-coloured neo classical building, which overlooks the Syntagma Square in Athens. The building houses Greece's legislative body. It is where the modern Greek state began. Every day, there is a 1hr long guided tour free of charge. It offers visitors the opportunity to discover the Assembly Hall, as well as to learn about Modern Greek history, the form of g...
W. B.
A must-see while in Athens! The Hellenic Parliament building is impressive, rich in history, and located right at Syntagma Square. Don’t
In summer, visit before 10:00 to avoid heat on the square. In winter, afternoons offer softer light for photos.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Metro single ticket | EUR 1.2 |
| Coffee at square café (for two) | EUR 6 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 7.2 |
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