Set on a fascinating evening walking tour around the city center of Athens!

Duration

4 hours

Tour Highlights

Sink into the vast history of the city with the help of your insightful local guide. Listen to stories of the past while wandering around to some of the most beautiful neighborhoods of Athens and experience the city in a totally different way! Perhaps the best option for new-timers to discover and explore Athens, at the end of your walk a mouth-watering typical Greek dinner will appropriately round up your experience!

• 3-hour walking tour with an expert archaeologist
• A walk through Athens most historic landmarks
• 4 local neighborhoods covered: Syntagma, Plaka, Monastiraki, Psirri
• Delicious meze dinner with wine

Syntagma Square & the Presidential Guard

• The Temple of Olympian Zeus & the Hadrian’s Arch
• The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates
• The Roman Agora and the Tower of the Winds
• Monastiraki Square and Hadrian’s Library
• The hip & alternative Psirri neighborhood
• Plaka neighborhood, the oldest and most beautiful in Athens

What you can expect? Get ready to explore Athens with the company of your expert local guide and walk the vibrant streets under the starry night sky. Starting from Syntagma Square, admire the illuminated Greek Parliament building and descend down the lively Amalias Avenue, which has a different character at night. Admire the Temple of Olympian Zeus and listen to stories of Emperors under the imposing Arch of Hadrian. We will walk you through the scenic Plaka neighborhood where you will enjoy a stroll around picture-perfect alleys; be inspired by the enchanting pathways warmly lit by the small cafes and restaurants interspersed around the area. Get the chance to admire the illuminated Tower of the Winds, a view to the majestic Acropolis of Athens and the sweetly lit Roman Agora.

As you walk towards Monastiraki, another spot you can tick off your Athens bucket list, find yourselves at the oldest square in Athens and feel the lively vibe of a place that never sleeps! You will get the chance to check out the street performers and admire the monuments of the square; the impressive Hadrian’s Library and the emblematic Tzistarakis Mosque. Follow down Adrianou Str. and see the Ancient Market and the Stoa of Attalos. Learn about the mythology behind the Areopagus, where the supreme court of ancient Athens used to be.

For the conclusion of your tour, wander around the alleys of Psirri to discover the alternate color and vibrancy of the area, home to neoclassical houses, local cafes, bars, and small restaurants – plus our favorite local haunts that shape the Athens nightlife experience! By the end of your tour, find yourself among friendly locals in a convivial atmosphere, drinking traditional Greek liquors or wine, and savoring authentic a Greek ‘mezedes’ dinner.

Inclusions

• A 3-hour evening highlights tour with an enthusiastic local guide & archaeologist
• A hearty assortment of mezedes (savory Greek appetizers) & house wine in a local restaurant
• Goodbye gift as a memento of your experience
• All taxes and VAT

Exclusions

• Anything else you would like to order/purchase

What you will tast on this tour We always like to keep our meze options fresh & seasonal, but a sample menu would consist of:

1. Dakos Cretan salad with tomato, rusks & feta cheese
2. Soutzoukakia (a real tongue-twister, right?); spicy meatballs with tomato sauce and rice
3. Tzatziki (what else?); Greek yogurt-garlic sauce
4. Pastry rolls with cheese & pastrami
5. Excellent white house wine

Important note This tour does not include entrance to the Acropolis

What to Bring

Prepare yourself for an exciting walk and don’t forget to bring along a bottle of water and your camera in order to capture some of the best shots in Athens. Needless to say that wearing comfortable shoes is an absolute must!