Originally Posted by
alanwar
* Is there any kind of public celebration that would make sense for us to attend ? I had read that there is an event at the Parthenon but that there would not be fireworks this year. There are 4 of us - 3 adults and a 16yr old. Am I going to need to be particularly worried about pickpockets and other thieves ?…
There is usually some kind of "open air concert" on Syntagma (Constitution) square. Worth going to? A matter of taste. As for pickpockets, when/if crowded (depends on the weather) there's always the possibility…
* We plan to take the metro into the city. However I am a little concerned about finding a taxi after midnight to take us back to the Sofitel airport hotel. Would it be difficult to find a taxi ? Should I book a car service ? I thought about going to a hotel nearby but other suggestions are appreciated.
Don't worry about taxis, there are always plenty available, any time of the day, any day of the year.
* Anything else that would be good to know about New Year's in Athens
Not really. You'll just be amazed by the traffic during the entire night. People get together until very early in the morning (or, to be precise, sometimes very late in the morning), often gambling and playing cards.