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Best Things to Do in Athens, with kids
Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus is 72% Kids-Friendly
Kids enter free and guides offer engaging myths, yet slippery surfaces, scarce railings, strong sun and no child-specific restrooms force parents to supervise closely and pack sun gear.
Recommended visit duration: 0.5-1 hour
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Monument to the Unknown Soldier is 72% Kids-Friendly
Kids usually enjoy the pompoms and precise steps of the guards and can run in the nearby garden, yet the square has busy traffic, no toilets, no playground, and requires constant supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Athens Concert Hall is 71% Kids-Friendly
Shadow-puppet shows, garden parties, and discounted seats engage children 4-12, but entry to most main concerts requires age 6+, and there are no play corners or dedicated changing tables.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Aigaleo Baroutadiko grove is 70% Kids-Friendly
A fenced playground, sports courts and lawns encourage active play, yet no staff supervision, basic restrooms and some uneven ground require close parental oversight and shorten stays.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Filothei Hill is 70% Kids-Friendly
The small playground, lawns, and car-free paths suit kids’ energy and sightseeing, while benches aid parents; lack of toilets, guards, and some steep edges require close supervision and short visits.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Mikrolimano is 70% Kids-Friendly
Kids enjoy boat-spotting, a short boat trip and Dellaveri playground nearby, yet there are no on-site rides, lifeguards or interactive museums, so interest may fade after a few hours.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Hymettus, Kesariani & Vyronas Aesthetic Forest is 70% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can enjoy the enclosed playground, easy 200 m nature walk and wildlife spotting, yet parents must avoid steep 65 % slopes, bring water, and note the lack of organized activities or first-aid posts.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation is 70% Kids-Friendly
Children enter free and can join weekend workshops and family tours, but most sessions are in Greek and galleries forbid touching, so active kids need close supervision and may tire quickly.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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