What makes it 63% Kids-Friendly: School-age children enjoy the colourful Evzones and Sunday parade, and guides adapt civic lessons; but interior access needs prior booking and there are no play areas or kid-oriented exhibits.
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Allows time for guard ceremony, photo stops and a brief indoor visit without rushing young children.
Changing of the Guard:
Watch the Evzones march at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on the hour.
Tip: Arrive 15 minutes early for front-row viewing and shade.
Guided Parliament Tour:
See the historic Assembly Hall and learn how laws are made.
Tip: Email visits@parliament.gr at least 15 days before to reserve spots for your family.
Main Parliament Library:
Browse historic reading rooms and Greek publications.
Tip: Use library time as a quiet break if kids need downtime.
Façade Photo Stop:
Admire the Doric columns and pastel marble exterior.
Tip: Capture photos from Constitution Square for the best angle.

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.
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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, go early to avoid midday heat, bring hats and water. In winter, midday guard ceremonies are cooler and less crowded.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Metro round-trip (2 adults + 2 children) | EUR 7.2 |
| Snacks and drinks nearby | EUR 12 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 19.2 |
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