Historical and Off the Beaten Path Exploration
Highlights
- A visit inside the Acropolis of Athens, See the marble masterpieces on display at the Acropolis Museum
- Acropolis, Parthenon, Dionysus Theater and Sanctuary tour with experienced, licensed, university-graduates guides
- Discover an alternative, off-the- beaten path of the city, where artists and locals meet!
- A variety of street food and quick drinks to stimulate your senses while visiting the “pioneers” of alt-entertainment in Athens
Overview
Experience Athens like an Athenian with this tour!
Meeting point:
Morning Tour:
Our staff, holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be waiting for you at "Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli" located at 3, Dionyssiou Areopagitou st, which is at the beginning of the pedestrian walkway that takes you from Hadrian's Arch, Siggrou av (also written as Syngrou), to the Acropolis.
Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to tour deparure time.
Afternoon Tour:
Our staff, holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be waiting for you outside Kerameikos metro station. If you are using the metro to come to our meeting point, please use the exit Technopolis.
Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to tour deparure time.
Departure time
Morning tour: 11:30am Afternoon tour: 5:30pm **Both tours take place on the same day**
Duration time
Morning tour: 3 hours 30 min, Afternoon tour: 3 hours
Walking time
Morning tour: 40 minutes, Afternoon tour: 35 minutes
Walking pace
Morning tour: Moderate, Afternoon tour: Easy
Skip-the-Line Access
We save you time by buying entrance tickets in advance so you can skip the lines.
- Day 1 - Day Tour
The Morning Tour
In a few hours, see two of the city’s most visited sights. Explore the Acropolis and take panoramic photos. See the famous marble sculptures and works elegantly housed at the marvelous Acropolis Museum.The Acropolis
Entering on the south slope of the Acropolis, you’ll visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater before you walk up the slope leading to the Acropolis monuments. Panoramic views of the city will be perfect for Instagram-ready photos.During your tour, you’ll gain insight into the significance of the historic monuments of Acropolis including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple as well as other significant sights of Athens including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the National Observatory of Athens and the city’s scenic hills: Filoppapos, Mars, and Pnyx.
Note: After the first part of the tour, between the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum Tour, there's an approximate 15-20 min break during which you may get a snack or a drink but there is no time for leasury meal. Kindly note that on the afternoon slots we first visit the Museum and then the Acropolis to avoid the heat and the crowds on the Acropolis.
Top Museum of the World: Acropolis Museum
Designed by renowned Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi and notable Greek architect Michalis Photiadis, the Acropolis Museum captivates guests on approach. Its seamless modern lines elegantly incorporate artifacts exclusively from the Acropolis, and excavations are also visible under glass floors and walkways. The marbled surviving treasures are impressively displayed with the use of natural light, situated on a modernist open layout. Panoramic views top the experience.The Afternoon Tour:
Discover Athens off the beaten track!
Do you want to experience the oldest city in Europe, the way Athenians do? Then this tour is made for you! Stroll with your friendly local leader around the neighborhood that has it all! From 100 year old taverns, to Michelin star winning restaurants, the biggest club scenes and more than fifty different small theater stages and music stages! Make the most of your time in Athens! Don’t stay just in the touristic sightseeing, but uncover this exciting city which combines history of centuries with lustful influences from the East and an endless mood for life and creativity! What connects the glorious past with the hip and upcoming artist scene? Find out where the heart of the city beats today!Explore this exciting city, find the hidden gems that make Athens so unique!
While being in Athens, people have a list of ‘’must see’’: Acropolis and its museum, Plaka and Monastiraki, Syntagma Square and the list can go on and on.
This tour is a unique adventure in the most off-the beaten-path neighborhood of Athens. A truly original Athenian neighborhood, which can be comprehended and explored only with the help and guidance of a local. Discover with your experienced local tour leader the best places to eat, drink and have fun!
Travelers who wish to go beyond the classics, choose this tour to have fun while experiencing the real Athens!
What to expect
A walk through the Gazi-Metaxourgeio neighbourhood will find visitors greeted with one of the most genuine reflections of Athens. It is a vibrant and lively neighborhood in the midst of transformation and change. Discover a place where the traditional essence is surrounded by the urban landscape! Time, somehow stops here and old buildings with a troubled history alternate with some of the best restaurants, modern skate bowls and uniquely graffitied walls.
Relax in hidden backyards and peek through the windows of the past while sipping Greek wine. Spot the trendiest places for a night out and meet the coolest people of Athens
Vegetarian-Friendly
The tour is vegetarian-friendly as only one stop involves meat tasting. However, there are limited choices for other dietary restrictions such as gluten-free or dairy-free. If you have any of the above dietary requirements or serious FOOD ALLERGIES please contact us or call us before purchasing tickets.
- Local licensed guide (morning tour)
- Skip-the-line service (morning tour)
- Food specialist local guide (afternoon tour)
- Food and beverages sampling (afternoon tour)
- 15% discount on the official tour prices
- Entrance fees G
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and beverages other than the ones included in the afternoon tour
- Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)