Athens Disabled Access and Wheelchair Accessibility

Athens Disabled Access and
Wheelchair Accessibility

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Athens Disabled Access
Athens provides world-class attractions for tourists to visit including the
Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Ancient Agora.

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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.


Disabled access at Athens tourist attractions varies depending on the
location. At the most popular attraction in town, disabled access to the
Athens Acropolis is via an elevator on the north side of the hill.


Disabled tourists should get there by having a taxi drive them up the hill
and drop them off a the green gate. The nearby New Acropolis Museum
is fully wheelchair accessible and located just south of the Acropolis.
The Ancient Agora is another excellent tourist attraction and contains
far more historical artifacts than the Acropolis. You can access it by
going down a hill at its north entrance.

The Temple of Olympian Zeus is located on the opposite side of the
Acropolis and has wheelchair ramps to get from the entrance to the
columns. On the north side of town, a side entrance at the National
Archaeological Museum provides a step-free entrance. Overall we gave
Athens a 5 star rating for the quality of sights and a 3 star rating for the
quantity of sights.


Getting around Athens in a wheelchair can be challenging because of
numerous areas with cobblestones or hills. Additionally, many parts of
Athens have broken concrete on curbs and in the sidewalk ramps at
street intersections.


The tourist attractions in Athens are somewhat spread out, and
disabled tourists may want to take taxis between locations. This is
particularly true when visiting the National Archaeological Museum
located on the north side of the city.


On a positive note, disabled tourists will find that the metro system is
perhaps the most accessible in all of Europe, with nearly all stations
having elevators down to the platforms. We gave Athens a 2 star rating
for proximity of sights to each other and a 4 star rating for accessible
transportation.


Few hotels have disabled access in Athens due to the old buildings
found throughout the city centre. Many have a step or two at the
entrance and old bathrooms that are too narrow for a wheelchair user
to enter. Disabled tourists should call hotels before their visit to
confirm the exact accessibility features. Alternatively, you can use a
disabled travel agency such as Sage Traveling to arrange accessible
hotel accommodation in Athens.


The presence of cobblestone streets, hilly sidewalks, and uneven
ground at the ancient ruins can make overall wheelchair access in
Athens slightly more challenging than other popular European
destinations. Nevertheless, Athens is a world-class destination visited
by many disabled tourists every year.


We look forward to making your accessible dream vacation a reality!

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