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The best of Athens: Private History, Culture and Food Tour

Athens, Greeceby Grecian Lux

7 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Up to 12 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: English

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Overview

Explore Makrygianni, Plaka, Anafiotika, and Philoppapos Hill for ancient sites and charming architecture. Discover the Acropolis with an expert archaeologist guide. Delight in fresh pastries at a family bakery and a taste of Greek sweet bread. Energize with a Freddo espresso or frappé, iconic Greek iced coffees. Browse the sprawling open-air market for unique finds. Local Impact: this tour supports locally-run businesses, such as a sandal-maker, which helps preserve traditional crafts for the next generation. Toast to Athens' beauty at a rooftop bar with Acropolis vistas. Taste, see, and immerse yourself in the essence of Athens!

What's included

Get personalized tips for the area's best bars and eateries.
Enjoy traditional Greek Freddo Espresso or Frappé Coffee.
Indulge in local Koulouri or Tsoureki, Greek pie and gyro.
PRIVATE TOUR Exclusive: enjoy the comfort of pick-up and drop-off at your stay or Piraeus port.
Experience the city with our passionate, English-speaking local guide.

Entrance fees: Tickets varies from 28 euros to 14 euros depending on age. 5y/o under are free.
We buy the tickets for you in advance, in order to avoid lining up. You pay in cash your guide.
Additional food and drinks.
Tips/gratuities for your guide.

Itinerary

1
Koukaki District
1 hour
Stroll around Koukaki, one of Athens’s hippest and liveliest neighborhoods. Stop at Taki’s Bakery, which has been satiating neighbors since 1962, for a koulouri sesame ring or tsoureki, sweet Greek bread.
2
Acropolis
1.5 hours
Learn all about ancient Greek Mythology while visiting the Acropolis. Listen to myths and tales that formed Greek Mythology.The city that invented cities has survived for 5,000 years and remains a world-class destination for travelers.
3
Acropolis Museum
1 hour
Explore the new, modern and impressive Acropolis Museum with your awarded guide. Learn amazing details about all the masterpieces on display and grasp the opportunity to walk among the excavations underneath the glass floors!
4
Philopappos Hill
1 hour
Follow the trail with the marble monument of Philopappos, completed in 119 A.D., and the monument of Pnyx, where ancient Athenians like Pericles and Themistocles spoke. There’s a great view of the Acropolis. More great views await as you stroll Anafiotika, with its cobblestone alleys and the white-washed homes nearly stacked on top of one another.
5
Plaka
2.5 hours
Wander around the historic neighborhood of Plaka and stop for a delicious variety of local pites, or Greek homemade savory pies. Continue to the country’s largest open-air market for treasures, some billed as “antiques” but probably not.

Meeting and pickup

Pick up time adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your Athens hotel lobby, any other accommodation or Piraeus port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name. Please call or email us (contact information on voucher).

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
Alcoholic beverages are allowed to participants age 18 or older because of the national alcohol restrictions. Participants under the age 18 are provided non-alcoholic beverages.
Entrance fees: Please make sure you have cash (euros) as well as hold a valid ID or Passport for verification of age and nationality to purchase the tickets. We buy the tickets for you in advance, in order to avoid lining up. We offer complimentary skip-the-line service: You pay in cash your guide upon meeting him. Adults 25+: 28 euros Citizens from non-EU countries between 6-24: 14 euros European citizens 65+: 14 euros European citizens under 25 years of age are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour All children 5 years of age and under are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour
Food Allergies: Unless you suffer from multiple, combined food allergies, or unless you are a vegan, we will figure it out. Vegetarians are welcome on all tours.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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