Written by John Sage, Sage Traveling, the European Accessible Traveling Experts
Athens Disabled Access – Athens provides world-class attractions for tourists to visit including the Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Ancient Agora. Unfortunately for disabled tourists, these buildings were not designed for wheelchairs and have deteriorated over the centuries.
Fortunately for disabled tourists, the Greeks have done a good job of making these attractions as accessible as possible, and all can be visited by travelers with disabilities. At the numerous museums, Athens disabled access is generally quite good although steep ramps and small elevators do exist.
Athens has a long history and numerous historical ruins to visit, and an accessible walking/rolling tour can help put everything in context. Standard group walking tours can be done by wheelchair users and depart from the metro station under Syntagma Square.
On these tours you will encounter some uneven ground at the Temple of Olympain Zeus and some cobblestones on the south side of the Acropolis. Wheelchair users and other disabled tour participants will have to separate from the group and use the elevator to get to the top of the Acropolis. Disabled tourists may prefer hiring a private guide for a Athens disabled accessible tour moving at a slower pace.
Wheelchair accessible sidewalk restaurants can be found on Syntagma square and throughout the Plaka neighborhood. Souvlaki, gyros, and pita bread are common and can be found in very affordable restaurants. The popular greek liquor, ouzo, as well as numerous types of wine are popular with locals and tourists alike.
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Interesting article. Thank.you, Chillie for sharing it.