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Best Things to Do in Athens, with kids
Stavros Niarchos Park is 94% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can play on themed playgrounds, dash through music-synchronized water jets, try free kayak lessons, and fly kites on huge lawns; flat paths and onsite toilets make supervision manageable.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is 93% Kids-Friendly
Wooden playgrounds, water-jet splash area, free bikes and treasure-hunt backpacks let children burn energy, while wide paths and safety bracelets help parents supervise with less stress.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Acropolis Museum is 92% Kids-Friendly
School-age children enter free, borrow activity backpacks, solve treasure trails, watch LEGO® Acropolis, and meet roaming archaeologists; parents must enforce no-touch rules and indoor voices.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Athens National Garden is 90% Kids-Friendly
Kids gain a big playground, free mini-zoo, duck ponds and a staffed children’s library in safe car-free grounds, though parents must watch open water and bring extra snacks.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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This place may be temporarily closed. Please check official sources before visiting.
Allou! Fun Park is 89% Kids-Friendly
Kidom zone, gentle water rides, and free Ferris-wheel seats for under-16s provide age-appropriate fun, clear height signs, family passes, and sheltered rest areas for parents.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Peristeri Park is 89% Kids-Friendly
Spacious themed playground, puppet shows and kids’ movie nights are free and age-suitable; flat paths and toilets help parents, but no staff supervision or thrill rides keep it shy of perfect.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Museum of Illusions Athens is 84% Kids-Friendly
Hands-on rooms, educational holograms, and a family ticket make it exciting for 4-12s; however, narrow corridors mean supervision is constant and under-4s may struggle.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Athens Olympic Sports Center Spyros Louis is 80% Kids-Friendly
Kids can run on safe open lawns, explore interactive Olympic Museum displays and attend family seating at matches, yet shade is limited and no staffed playground means parents must supervise closely.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Flisvos Marina is 80% Kids-Friendly
Volta Fun Town, free shaded playgrounds, and the Neraida Floating Museum provide concrete age-appropriate fun, and car-free paths feel safe, though supervision is needed near water.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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National Library of Greece is 80% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can join free board-game sessions, creative workshops, and nearby playgrounds, with wide ramps for strollers and no entry fee, so the venue is engaging and low-stress for parents.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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