Viewpoint · Kolonaki, Athens

Mount Lycabettus

Mount Lycabettus
Photo: Apaleutos25, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Mount Lycabettus rises above central Athens. Paths and a funicular reach the summit. A chapel and cafe stand at the top.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 4 of Athens in 5 Days

Visiting Mount Lycabettus: what to know

Tickets
Entry is free. Funicular tickets cost extra.
Time needed
One to two hours.
Best time
Late afternoon.
Getting there
Funicular from Kolonaki or walk from the base.

Athens itineraries with Mount Lycabettus

Day 4 of Athens in 5 Days

Kolonaki and Lycabettus

How Mount Lycabettus fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Benaki MuseumKolonaki
  2. 12:30Museum of Cycladic ArtKolonaki
  3. 17:30Mount LycabettusKolonaki
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Mount Lycabettus FAQs

How do you reach the top of Mount Lycabettus?

A funicular runs from the base. Several paths allow walking up.

What is at the summit of Mount Lycabettus?

A small chapel and a cafe offer views across the city.

Is Mount Lycabettus crowded?

It draws visitors at sunset. Early morning stays quieter.

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