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Acropolis of Athens
Don't skip the Acropolis — buy tickets online in advance so you don't wait in line; views over the Theatre of Dionysus and Odeon of Herodes Atticus.
Allou! Fun Park
"The most fun attraction for kids in Athens": park splits into Kidom for little ones (€29 for 2 kids, some rides extra) and the big side with ferris wheel and extreme rides.
Fairytale
Famous all-pink flower café — try the Fairytale cheesecake, strawberry pancakes, açaí bowl or eggs Benedict.
Playmobil FunPark
Big indoor Playmobil play world best for ages 3-9, at the edge of Athens in Kifisia; has a shop and cafeteria.
Xplore Entertainment Center
Indoor spot with 3 zones inside Golden Hall mall: go-karts, Ferrari driving simulator, digger ball pit and soft-play climbing.
Asty Luxury Apartments
Family suites with kids' room, living room, kitchenette and balcony, on the most central street near Monastiraki Square, metro and Acropolis.
Lake Vouliagmeni
"The most magical place in Athens" — warm thermal lake between cliffs, close to the sea with nice beaches, restaurants and hotels around.
Ουζερί Η Ωραία Ελλάς (Center of Hellenic Tradition)
Sit by the window for the Acropolis and rooftop view; souvlaki with fries, plus a gallery on site and guided tours.
Fantastico Circo
A must for kids — circus-themed gelateria with carousel decor, gelato counter and slushie machines.
Golden Hall
Leof. Kifisias 37A: a whole floor for kids — LEGO store, toy and kids' fashion shops, a 3D interactive screen wall and XPLORE inside.
Orizontes Lycabettus
At the top of Lycabettus: great food and service, Greek dishes with lots of seafood — fried calamari, carbonara, white wine, panoramic city view.
Κρίνος
Open since 1923 — the most Greek way to start the morning; loukoumades with syrup, Nutella or cream, €2 with coffee. Kids loved it.
Doctor Fish Athens
Fish pedicure the kids love — 10 minutes for €10; leave them there and grab a manicure yourself.
Ellyz
Rose-covered Instagrammable entrance at Agiou Fillipou 11; the raspberry dessert is sweet and tasty and kids' dishes are really good.
Coffee Berry
Good coffee to go, plus coffee blends, mugs and pastries to buy.
Golden Phoenix
Worth a stop if you're in the area — the Peking duck is served inside a 'pancake'; branches in Kifisia and Glyfada.
Lycabettus Funicular
The blue funicular takes you up to the top of Lycabettus.
Monastiraki Square
Souvenirs, street food, antiques and clothes; at night the square has the lit Acropolis behind it.
Pallados Street
One of the prettiest streets in Athens, lined with cafés like MELO and Liosporos.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Come to the Parliament on Syntagma Square to see the Evzone guards and the changing of the guard ceremony.
Wagamama
Sushi rolls, noodles and a strawberry cocktail at the mall branch; seasonal 'hello hanami' menu.
Βολιώτικο Τσιπουράδικο στου Ψυρρή
Leafy lantern-lit courtyard with live rebetiko music — order the grilled sardines with tsipouro.
Μουστάκας Toys
The biggest toy chain in Athens — four floors of toys, worth saving for a visit with kids.
Amygdalo Health Bar & Coffee
Morning stop for coffee, nuts, stuffed dried fruit, juices and kombucha.
Cha Tai
Really recommended for bubble tea lovers; Chinese teas around €4.5–5.8.
F&K Coffee & Nuts Fistiki
Pink flower wall plus Greek sweets like baklava and kadaifi — another photogenic café stop.
Hans & Gretel
Listed among the Athens spots you shouldn't miss with kids.
Kowalski
Ornate flower-covered facade — an example of Athens' beautifully designed cafés.
Olympiacos RED Store
Football shirts and balls — a hit with the kids.
PAUL Boulangerie Pâtisserie
The French bakery chain she fell in love with in Monaco also has a branch in Athens.
Εθνικός Κήπος (National Garden)
Small free zoo inside a big city park with a lake, ducks and pigeons.
Παγωτομανία
Good gelato — try the Millefolie flavour.
Acropolis Museum
Sights · museum
Ancient Agora of Athens
Sights · ancient site
Attica Zoological Park
This is the big zoo of Athens — not the small free one inside the city park.
Café Veneto
Morning coffee stop; mornings are still cool, afternoons warm up to 24°C.
Erechtheion
The Caryatid porch is the highlight on the Acropolis hill.
Hermion
Long-standing restaurant tucked in the Plaka lanes.
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Great viewpoint over the Herodion from the Acropolis path.
Roman Agora of Athens
Sights · ancient site
Theatre of Dionysus
Seen from above on the Acropolis walk.
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