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Full-day Small Group Athens Walking Tour with Food Tasting
Recommended for your Athens trip
Free Cancellation
up to 24 hours in advance
8 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Overview
The UNESCO-listed Acropolis is undeniably the star attraction of Athens, but the ancient Greek capital also has a wealth of sights to discover away from the tourist trail. This full-day small-group walking tour will introduce you to the real Athens, as you shop at the local markets, explore the vibrant Plaka neighborhood, visit a secret garden and sample traditional Greek foods.
- Full-day walking tour of Athens’ neighborhoods and markets, including food tasting
- Browse the stalls at the Central Market and Monastiraki Flea Market
- Sample an array of tasty Greek foods, sweets and coffee
- Get a glimpse of local life in the Plaka district
- Great-value tour includes entrance fees and public transport ticket
- Small-group tour limited to 12 people ensures a personalised experience
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Meet your guide and small group of no more than 12 in Kotzia Square to begin your walking tour of Athens. Admire the square’s neoclassical buildings, built in the early 18th century, and listen as your guide offers an introduction to historic Athens, before heading off to the Central Market.
Browse the stalls of the lively local market, as your guide explains the different delicacies on sale, and get chance to taste Greek specialties like koulouri (round bread with sesame seeds), sweet pastries, feta and olives. Continue your culinary tour of Athens with a stop at a traditional Greek deli and sip a glass of Tsipouro (Greek brandy) as you get the inside scoop on modern life in Athens.
Next, soak up the buzzing atmosphere of central Athens as you stroll through the busy streets to Monastiraki Square, home to the city’s biggest flea market. There, you’ll have chance to practice your haggling skills as you rummage through the vintage stalls and secondhand goods.
After a short break to wander around the stalls or stop for coffee at one of the cafés around the square, hop on the metro to Panepistimio, where you’ll meet back up with your guide for the second half of the tour. Set out to explore the vibrant neighborhood, following your guide around the maze-like back alleys to little known local haunts and places you won’t find in guidebook pages!
Along the way, visit a secret garden, watch local craftsmen and artists at work, admire historic monuments, and taste delicious ‘lukumades’ (sweet honey pastries). As you stop to admire the Acropolis at a rooftop café, your guide will set the scene with fascinating myths, legends and stories of ancient Athens.
Next, stroll through the cobblestone lanes of the picturesque Plaka neighborhood, where you’ll get a feel for Athens’ diversity as you pass traditional taverns, admire the pretty buildings and peek into colorful designer boutiques. Finally, pay a visit to one of the city’s oldest bars, where you can celebrate the end of your tour with a glass of Greek wine.
Browse the stalls of the lively local market, as your guide explains the different delicacies on sale, and get chance to taste Greek specialties like koulouri (round bread with sesame seeds), sweet pastries, feta and olives. Continue your culinary tour of Athens with a stop at a traditional Greek deli and sip a glass of Tsipouro (Greek brandy) as you get the inside scoop on modern life in Athens.
Next, soak up the buzzing atmosphere of central Athens as you stroll through the busy streets to Monastiraki Square, home to the city’s biggest flea market. There, you’ll have chance to practice your haggling skills as you rummage through the vintage stalls and secondhand goods.
After a short break to wander around the stalls or stop for coffee at one of the cafés around the square, hop on the metro to Panepistimio, where you’ll meet back up with your guide for the second half of the tour. Set out to explore the vibrant neighborhood, following your guide around the maze-like back alleys to little known local haunts and places you won’t find in guidebook pages!
Along the way, visit a secret garden, watch local craftsmen and artists at work, admire historic monuments, and taste delicious ‘lukumades’ (sweet honey pastries). As you stop to admire the Acropolis at a rooftop café, your guide will set the scene with fascinating myths, legends and stories of ancient Athens.
Next, stroll through the cobblestone lanes of the picturesque Plaka neighborhood, where you’ll get a feel for Athens’ diversity as you pass traditional taverns, admire the pretty buildings and peek into colorful designer boutiques. Finally, pay a visit to one of the city’s oldest bars, where you can celebrate the end of your tour with a glass of Greek wine.
Itinerary
From there, we’ll lead you to the Central Market, where your guide will show you the places few tourists visit, and where you’ll discover a variety of delicious Greek specialties. From the simple koulouri (round bread with sesame seeds) and delicate local pastries, to the Greek staples of feta and olives, the Central Market is a feast for the senses.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Not Included
Next up on this total tour of Athens, we’ll drop by a Greek deli that sells traditional produce and is a popular shopping spot for locals. You’ll get to sip some Tsipouro (a local alcoholic drink) and taste some unique delights from every corner of Greece, learning all about our culinary traditions and the Mediterranean diet.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
Our next stop will be a secret garden in the centre of the city, a place only known to locals. You’ll stand with awe in front of unique monuments and hear the myths and tales that surround these legendary buildings. Learn about kings and queens, heroes and outlaws, as well as about the hidden Athens beneath your feet.
Duration: 40 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
We’ll venture through small alleys of this neighbourhood and admire the city’s unique street art, which is considered some of the best in Europe, then watch local craftsmen and artists at work, and discover ancient treasures in a basement. We’ll also visit a quirky little sweet shop that’s perfect for picking up a tasty souvenir to take home with you!
Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
Finally, no bohemian tour of Athens would be complete without a stroll through the once industrial neighbourhood of Gazi, a must-see for any visitor, known for its graffiti decorated alleys, hipster taverns and fashionable boutiques owned by emerging designers. Here, you will see the old mingling with the new, along streets that connect (or divide) the past and the present. Think ancient tombs alongside factory chimneys, art centres and hidden courtyards. As we walk we’ll get a literal taste for Athenian life with a surprise stop for a tasty meze dish and a local tipple.
Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
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